Famous people and celebrities who died in February 2016

This page is dedicated to commemorating the celebrities and famous people who passed away in February 2016. This month marked the loss of influential and beloved figures whose contributions spanned various fields and touched many lives. Explore our detailed list to remember and celebrate their enduring legacies and the remarkable impact they had on the world

Feb. 3 Joe Alaskey
American actor (b. 1952)
Feb. 4 Edgar Mitchell
NASA astronaut who was the sixth person to walk on the moon during Apollo 14 mission, and a pioneering researcher in consciousness and parapsychology.
Feb. 5 Ciriaco Cañete
Filipino martial artist (b. 1919)
Feb. 8 Nida Fazli
Indian poet and songwriter (b. 1938)
Feb. 9 Zdravko Tolimir
Bosnian serb military commander (b. 1948)
Feb. 10 Fatima Surayya Bajia
Indian-pakistani author and playwright (b. 1930)
Feb. 11 Kevin Randleman
American mixed martial artist and wrestler (b. 1971)
Feb. 11 Zeng Xuelin
Thai-chinese footballer and manager (b. 1929)
Feb. 12 Yannis Kalaitzis
Greek cartoonist (b. 1945)
Feb. 12 Yan Su
Chinese general and composer (b. 1930)
Feb. 13 Antonin Scalia
Antonin Scalia was a prominent American Supreme Court Justice known for his conservative judicial philosophy and intellectual prowess. Appointed by President Reagan in 1986, he was the first Italian-American to serve on the Supreme Court and became a highly influential conservative legal figure. His originalist interpretation of the Constitution and sharp, often provocative opinions made him a significant and controversial …
Feb. 13 O. N. V. Kurup
Indian poet and academic (b. 1931)
Feb. 15 George Gaynes
Finnish-American actor best known for his roles in 'Punky Brewster' and 'Police Academy' film series, who had a successful career in television and film.
Feb. 16 Boutros Boutros-Ghali
Boutros Boutros-Ghali was an influential Egyptian diplomat who served as the sixth Secretary-General of the United Nations from 1992 to 1996, playing a crucial role in international diplomacy.
Feb. 17 Mohamed Hassanein Heikal
Prominent Egyptian journalist, political commentator, and influential writer who was a close confidant of President Gamal Abdel Nasser and played a significant role in shaping Egypt's political narrative during the mid-20th century.
Feb. 17 Claude Jeancolas
French historian, author, and journalist (b. 1949)
Feb. 19 Harper Lee
Renowned American novelist who wrote the Pulitzer Prize-winning novel 'To Kill a Mockingbird', a seminal work addressing racial injustice in the American South that became a classic of modern literature.
Feb. 19 Samuel Willenberg
Polish-Israeli Holocaust survivor, sculptor, and painter who documented the Treblinka extermination camp through his art. He was one of the few survivors of the Treblinka uprising.
Feb. 19 Chiaki Morosawa
Japanese anime screenwriter (b. 1959)
Feb. 22 Yolande Fox
American model and singer, miss america 1951 (b. 1928)
Feb. 23 Peter Lustig
German television host and author (b. 1937)
Feb. 23 Jacqueline Mattson
American baseball player (b. 1928)
Feb. 24 Peter Kenilorea
First Prime Minister of Solomon Islands, a key political leader who played a crucial role in the country's early independence and governance.
Feb. 24 George C. Nichopoulos
American soldier and physician (b. 1927)
Feb. 26 Andy Bathgate
Legendary Canadian ice hockey center who played 17 seasons in the NHL, primarily with the New York Rangers. He was a key player in the league during the 1950s and 1960s, known for his exceptional skills and contributions to professional hockey.
Feb. 27 James Z. Davis
American lawyer and judge (b. 1943)
Feb. 28 George Kennedy
George Kennedy was a renowned American actor famous for his versatile character roles in classic films like Cool Hand Luke and The Naked Gun comedy series, winning an Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor in 1968.
Feb. 29 Mumtaz Qadri
Pakistani assassin, executed (b. 1985)
Feb. 29 Josefin Nilsson
Swedish singer (b. 1969)