Famous people and celebrities who died in February 2021

This page is dedicated to commemorating the celebrities and famous people who passed away in February 2021. 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 Dustin Diamond

  American actor famous for playing Samuel 'Screech' Powers in the popular teen sitcom 'Saved by the Bell', who later pursued stand-up comedy and other entertainment ventures.

• Feb. 1 Temur Tsiklauri

  Georgian pop singer and actor

• Feb. 2 Captain Sir Tom Moore

  British army officer and charity campaigner (b. 1920)

• Feb. 4 Millie Hughes-Fulford

  Pioneering NASA astronaut and molecular biologist who flew on Space Shuttle mission STS-40 and conducted groundbreaking research on space biology and microgravity effects.

• Feb. 5 Christopher Plummer

  Christopher Plummer was an acclaimed Canadian actor with a remarkable career spanning stage and screen, best known for his iconic role as Captain von Trapp in 'The Sound of Music' and his Oscar-winning performance in 'Beginners'.

• Feb. 5 Leon Spinks

  Olympic gold medalist and legendary heavyweight boxing champion who famously defeated Muhammad Ali in 1978.

• Feb. 5 Butch Reed

  Professional wrestler known for his significant contributions to WWE and WCW during the 1980s and 1990s wrestling circuits.

• Feb. 6 George Shultz

  American politician, secretary of state, secretary of the treasury, secretary of labor (b. 1920)

• Feb. 8 Mary Wilson

  Iconic founding member of The Supremes, a legendary Motown girl group that revolutionized popular music in the 1960s alongside Diana Ross and Florence Ballard.

• Feb. 8 Marty Schottenheimer

  Marty Schottenheimer was a renowned American football coach with a distinguished career, known for his strategic leadership and significant contributions to the sport.

• Feb. 9 Chick Corea

  Grammy Award-winning jazz pianist and composer who was a pioneering figure in jazz fusion, collaborating with legends like Miles Davis and creating innovative musical groups.

• Feb. 10 Larry Flynt

  Controversial American publisher who founded Hustler magazine in 1973, known for pushing boundaries in adult entertainment and challenging social norms through provocative publications.

• Feb. 13 Kadir Topbaş

  Turkish politician (b. 1945)

• Feb. 14 Carlos Menem

  Carlos Menem was a prominent Argentine politician who served as President from 1989 to 1999, known for implementing neoliberal economic reforms and privatization policies. He was a controversial figure who significantly transformed Argentina's political and economic landscape.

• Feb. 14 Ion Mihai Pacepa

  High-ranking Romanian intelligence officer who defected to the United States in 1978, becoming a significant Cold War whistleblower and author exposing Communist bloc espionage tactics.

• Feb. 14 William Meninger

  American trappist monk and a principal developer of centering prayer (b. 1932)

• Feb. 17 Rush Limbaugh

  Rush Limbaugh was a highly influential conservative radio host who dominated political talk radio for decades. His controversial and polarizing show shaped conservative media discourse in the United States.

• Feb. 20 Mauro Bellugi

  Italian footballer (b. 1950)

• Feb. 21 Mireya Arboleda

  Colombian classical pianist (b. 1928)

• Feb. 22 Lawrence Ferlinghetti

  Lawrence Ferlinghetti was a prominent Beat Generation poet, publisher, and activist who significantly influenced American literary and cultural landscapes. He co-founded City Lights Bookstore in San Francisco, which became a landmark of countercultural expression. His poetry and publishing work were instrumental in challenging literary and social norms during the mid-20th century.

• Feb. 27 Ng Man-tat

  Hong kong actor (b. 1952)