Famous people and celebrities who died on February 7

Welcome to Takemeback.to's page dedicated to remembering the celebrities and famous people who passed away on February 7. On this day, we honor the lives and legacies of notable figures from various fields who left an indelible mark on the world. Explore our list to learn about their remarkable contributions and celebrate their enduring impact.

• 1937 Elihu Root

  PEA - American lawyer and politician, 38th united states secretary of state, nobel prize laureate (b. 1845)

• 1944 Lina Cavalieri

  Italian opera singer, actress, and monologist, she was once referred to as "the world's most beautiful woman".

• 1959 Daniel Malan

  Prime Minister of South Africa from 1948 to 1954, known for his role in implementing apartheid policies.

• 1959 Guitar Slim

  Influential American blues guitarist and singer known for his innovative electric guitar style and hit song 'The Things That I Used to Do', which significantly influenced rock and blues music.

• 1960 Igor Kurchatov

  Soviet nuclear physicist and scientific leader of the Soviet atomic bomb project. He played a crucial role in developing the USSR's nuclear weapons program during the Cold War. Known as the 'father of the Soviet atomic bomb'.

• 1963 Learco Guerra

  Prominent Italian cyclist of the early 20th century, known for his significant achievements in professional road bicycle racing during the 1920s and 1930s.

• 1967 Henry Morgenthau

  At age 74, the us minister of finance (devalued dollar) dies.

• 1968 Nick Adams

  American actor and screenwriter known for his roles in television and film during the 1950s and 1960s. He was particularly famous for his role in the TV series 'The Rebel' as Johnny Yuma. Adams tragically died young in 1968.

• 1979 Josef Mengele

  Nazi SS doctor infamously known as the 'Angel of Death' at Auschwitz concentration camp, who conducted horrific medical experiments on prisoners during World War II and later fled to South America to escape prosecution.

• 1980 Secondo Campini

  Secondo Campini was a significant Italian aerospace engineer who made pioneering contributions to jet engine technology in the early 20th century.

• 1990 Alan Perlis

  Pioneering computer scientist who made significant contributions to programming language design and computer science education. First recipient of the Turing Award, he was a key figure in early computer science development.

• 1990 Jimmy Van Heusen

  Renowned American composer famous for songs like 'Call Me Irresponsible', who significantly contributed to popular music in the mid-20th century.

• 1993 Arthur Ashe

  Pioneering African American tennis player who broke racial barriers, winning major tournaments like the US National Singles in 1968 and Wimbledon in 1975. He was a groundbreaking athlete and civil rights advocate.

• 1999 Jose Silva

  Jose Silva was an influential American self-help author and entrepreneur who developed the Silva Method, a popular mind training and personal development program. He transformed his background as a teacher into a successful global business focused on mental self-improvement techniques. His Silva Mind Control method gained significant popularity in personal development circles during the late 20th century.

• 2000 Dave Peverett

  Dave Peverett was a prominent English rock musician, best known as the lead guitarist and vocalist for the blues-rock bands Foghat and Savoy Brown. He was a significant figure in the 1970s rock scene.

• 2000 Big Pun

  Puerto Rican-American rapper who significantly influenced hip-hop music.

• 2000 Doug Henning

  Renowned Canadian magician and illusionist who popularized magic on Broadway and television during the 1970s and 1980s, known for his flamboyant style and transformative performances.

• 2003 Augusto Monterroso

  Renowned Latin American writer known for his humorous and ironic short stories, a key figure in the Latin American literary 'boom' who received multiple prestigious international literary awards.

• 2007 Alan G. MacDiarmid

  Nobel Prize laureate for the discovery and development of conductive polymers

• 2015 Dean Smith

  Legendary basketball coach who transformed the University of North Carolina's basketball program and coached numerous NBA players, including Michael Jordan.

• 2015 John C. Whitehead

  Prominent American banker and politician who served as the 9th United States Deputy Secretary of State. He played significant roles in international diplomacy and finance.

• 2015 Marshall Rosenberg

  Psychologist and mediator who founded the Center for Nonviolent Communication, pioneering a revolutionary approach to interpersonal conflict resolution and empathetic communication worldwide.

• 2015 Billy Casper

  Professional American golfer who was a prominent figure in the sport during the 1960s and 1970s. He won multiple major championships and was known for his exceptional putting skills.

• 2017 Richard Hatch

  Richard Hatch was the first winner of the reality TV show Survivor, famously winning the inaugural season in 2000 by using strategic gameplay and manipulative social tactics. He became a pivotal figure in reality television history and significantly influenced the genre's future development.

• 2017 Tzvetan Todorov

  Renowned Bulgarian philosopher, literary theorist, and essayist who made significant contributions to structuralism and narrative theory.

• 2017 Hans Rosling

  Pioneering Swedish global health expert and data visualization guru who transformed how we understand world development statistics.

• 2019 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.

• 2019 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.