Famous people and celebrities who died in February 2019

This page is dedicated to commemorating the celebrities and famous people who passed away in February 2019. 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. 1 Wade Wilson

  American football player and coach who played professionally during the late 20th century.

• Feb. 3 Julie Adams

  Renowned Hollywood actress known for her roles in classic films and television series, particularly in the 1950s and 1960s. She appeared in numerous westerns and adventure movies, becoming an iconic figure of mid-20th century American cinema.

• Feb. 3 Kristoff St. John

  American actor (b. 1966)

• Feb. 4 Matti Nykänen

  Finnish champion ski jumper known for his exceptional Olympic success and controversial personal life, marked by eccentric behavior both in sports and off the slopes.

• Feb. 6 Manfred Eigen

  Renowned German biophysical chemist who made groundbreaking contributions to understanding chemical reaction dynamics. He was the director of the Max Planck Institute and won the Nobel Prize in Chemistry in 1967 for his pioneering work on ultra-fast chemical reactions.

• Feb. 6 Rosamunde Pilcher

  Celebrated British novelist famous for her heartwarming romantic fiction, particularly 'The Shell Seekers'.

• Feb. 7 Albert Finney

  Albert Finney was a renowned British actor known for his versatile performances in critically acclaimed films like 'Tom Jones', 'Erin Brockovich', and 'Murder on the Orient Express'. He was nominated for five Academy Awards and was a key figure in the British New Wave cinema of the 1960s.

• Feb. 7 Frank Robinson

  Legendary Major League Baseball player who broke racial barriers as the first African American manager in MLB history, playing for teams like the Cincinnati Reds and Baltimore Orioles.

• Feb. 7 John Dingell

  Long-serving American politician from Michigan who was a member of the U.S. House of Representatives. He was the longest-serving congressman in American history, representing his district from 1955 to 2015.

• Feb. 7 Jan Olszewski

  Polish politician, 3rd prime minister (b. 1930)

• Feb. 10 Jan-Michael Vincent

  Jan-Michael Vincent was an American actor best known for his iconic role as helicopter pilot Stringfellow Hawke in the popular 1980s TV series Airwolf.

• Feb. 12 Gordon Banks

  World Cup-winning English goalkeeper renowned for his extraordinary saves, particularly the famous stop against Pelé in the 1970 World Cup.

• Feb. 15 Lee Radziwill

  Lee Radziwill was a prominent American socialite and interior designer, best known as the sister of Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis. She was part of the influential Bouvier family and navigated high society with style and grace, though her personal creative pursuits were often overshadowed by her famous sister.

• Feb. 16 Bruno Ganz

  Renowned Swiss actor famous for his critically acclaimed performances in Wim Wenders' 'Wings of Desire' and his iconic portrayal of Adolf Hitler in 'Downfall', a role that became globally recognized.

• Feb. 18 Alessandro Mendini

  Italian designer and architect (b. 1931)

• Feb. 19 Karl Lagerfeld

  Iconic German-French fashion designer who led Chanel for decades and revolutionized modern haute couture with his distinctive personal style and creative vision.

• Feb. 21 Peter Tork

  Peter Tork was an iconic American musician and actor, best known as a member of the groundbreaking 1960s pop group The Monkees, who significantly influenced pop culture and music.

• Feb. 21 Stanley Donen

  Legendary Hollywood film director renowned for revolutionizing musical cinema with iconic films like 'Singin' in the Rain' and 'Funny Face'. He was a pivotal figure in transforming the musical genre during Hollywood's golden age.

• Feb. 22 Morgan Woodward

  American actor (b. 1925)

• Feb. 23 Katherine Helmond

  Katherine Helmond was a renowned American actress best known for her comedic roles in popular TV sitcoms 'Soap' and 'Who's the Boss?'. She was a talented performer who won multiple Emmy Awards during her career.

• Feb. 27 France-Albert René

  Seychellois politician, 2nd president of seychelles (b. 1935)

• Feb. 28 André Previn

  Renowned German-American pianist, conductor, composer, and multiple Oscar winner who significantly influenced classical and jazz music in the 20th century.