Famous people and celebrities who died on February 13

Welcome to Takemeback.to's page dedicated to remembering the celebrities and famous people who passed away on February 13. 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.

• 1539 Isabella d'Este

  Renaissance noblewoman and one of the most influential women of the Italian Renaissance.

• 1883 Richard Wagner

  German poet and composer who was controversially fascinating and a genius in the european artistic scene. his dramatic operas were characterized by a new technique. he composed his first symphony in 19 years. he was largely self-educated and became the music director of theatres in magdeburg (1834-1836), konigsberg (1836) and riga (1837-1842. wagner's participation in the 1849 revolution caused him …

• 1952 Josephine Tey

  Scottish playwright and mystery writer who was also the creator of scotland yard investigator alan grant. she was known as "elizabeth mackintosh", "gordon daviot", and wrote the notable works "the man in the queue" in 1928, "the daughter of time", in 1951, and "the singing sands", in 1952.

• 1964 Werner Heyde

  Nazi physician who was involved in the T-4 Euthanasia Program during World War II. He was responsible for the systematic murder of mentally ill patients.

• 1966 Elio Vittorini

  Elio Vittorini was a prominent Italian novelist and anti-fascist writer known for his modernist style. His novel 'Conversations in Sicily' is considered a significant work of 20th-century Italian literature, with an introduction by Ernest Hemingway. He was a contemporary of Cesare Pavese and played a crucial role in shaping post-war Italian literature.

• 1968 Mae Marsh

  American actress who started in silent film and continued acting until her retirement in 1967.

• 1975 André Beaufre

  French military strategist and NATO chief of staff who was a prominent army general known for his strategic thinking and military history expertise.

• 1976 Lily Pons

  French-american opera singer and coloratura, who started her voice study at 21. she made her american debut at the met a decade later. there she ruled for 25 years. pons was made a u.s. citizen on october 1, 1940.

• 1980 David Janssen

  David Janssen was a prominent American actor known for his extensive work in television and film, appearing in over 100 productions. He began his acting career as a child and overcame early personal challenges to become a successful Hollywood star.

• 1983 Marian Nixon

  Actress dr bull, swepstakes, dies from cancer at 78

• 1992 Nikolay Bogolyubov

  Renowned Ukrainian-Russian mathematician and physicist who made significant contributions to quantum field theory, statistical mechanics, and nonlinear mechanics. He was a prominent academic and member of multiple scientific academies.

• 1996 Martin Balsam

  Martin Balsam was a renowned American character actor with a distinguished career spanning theater, television, and film. He appeared in iconic movies like 'Twelve Angry Men' and 'Murder on the Orient Express', and was nominated for an Oscar for his role in 'A Thousand Clowns'. His versatility and talent made him a respected figure in the entertainment industry.

• 2002 Waylon Jennings

  Legendary country-western outlaw musician who revolutionized the genre with Willie Nelson, creating a more authentic and rock-influenced sound. He led the band 'The Waylors' and became a pivotal figure in transforming country music's mainstream perception.

• 2003 Axel Jensen

  Prominent Norwegian poet and author known for his significant contributions to Norwegian literature in the mid-20th century.

• 2003 Kid Gavilan

  Famous Cuban boxer known for his significant contributions to boxing in the mid-20th century.

• 2005 Lucia Santos

  Lucia Santos was one of the three children who witnessed the Miracle of Fátima in 1917, a significant religious event involving reported apparitions of the Virgin Mary near Fátima, Portugal.

• 2005 Maurice Trintignant

  Renowned French racing driver who competed in Formula One and won prestigious events like the Monaco Grand Prix and 24 Hours of Le Mans.

• 2006 Andreas Katsulas

  Greek-American actor known for significant roles in science fiction television, particularly in Babylon 5 as G'Kar.

• 2006 Ilan Halimi

  Ilan Halimi was a French Jewish victim of a horrific antisemitic kidnapping and murder that deeply shocked French society in 2006, highlighting ongoing issues of racial violence.

• 2009 Edward Upward

  British modernist writer associated with the left-wing literary movement and a close friend of Christopher Isherwood. He was known for his politically engaged fiction and his commitment to socialist ideals.

• 2010 Lucille Clifton

  Lucille Clifton was a renowned African American poet who won multiple awards, including the National Book Award, and was known for her powerful poetry addressing race, gender, and social issues.

• 2010 John Reed

  Prominent American banking executive who served as CEO of Citicorp, known for his diverse educational background and transformative leadership in financial services.

• 2010 Dale Hawkins

  Rock and rockabilly musician known for his influential song 'Suzie Q', which was later covered by many artists including Creedence Clearwater Revival.

• 2013 Yuko Tojo

  Daughter of Hideki Tojo, the infamous Prime Minister of Japan during World War II, who was a key figure in Japan's wartime leadership and later executed as a war criminal.

• 2014 Ralph Waite

  Ralph Waite was an acclaimed American actor best known for his role as John Walton Sr. in the popular TV series 'The Waltons'. He was also an accomplished director and political activist.

• 2014 Balu Mahendra

  Balu Mahendra was a prominent Sri Lankan-Indian film director, cinematographer, and screenwriter who made significant contributions to South Indian cinema. He was known for his artistic and innovative filmmaking techniques.

• 2015 Stan Chambers

  Stan Chambers was a renowned American television journalist and news reporter, best known for his long career with KTLA in Los Angeles. He was a pioneering broadcast journalist who covered numerous significant events during his multi-decade career.

• 2016 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 …