Famous people and celebrities who died on February 15

Welcome to Takemeback.to's page dedicated to remembering the celebrities and famous people who passed away on February 15. 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.

• 1905 Lew Wallace

  American politician and general lawyer 11th governor of new mexico territory (d. 1905).

• 1911 Theodor Escherich

  Theodor Escherich was an Austrian-German pediatrician and bacteriologist who discovered the Escherichia coli (E. coli) bacterium.

• 1928 Herbert Asquith

  An english politician, he was the liberal prime minister for the united kingdom between 1908 and 1916. he was the longest serving prime minister of the 20th century, and he was still in office until january 1988.

• 1959 Owen Willans Richardson

  Nobel Prize laureate for his work on the thermionic phenomenon and especially for the discovery of the law named after him

• 1965 Nat King Cole

  Legendary African American jazz pianist and singer known for iconic hits like 'Unforgettable' and 'Mona Lisa', who significantly influenced popular music in the mid-20th century.

• 1966 Gerard Antoni Ciołek

  A notable Polish architect and architectural historian who made significant contributions to the preservation and study of historical architectural landscapes in Poland during the mid-20th century.

• 1967 Antonio Moreno

  Spanish actor/director (it, careers) dies at 79

• 1968 Little Walter

  Legendary blues harmonica player and singer who significantly influenced the Chicago blues scene and revolutionized harmonica playing techniques.

• 1970 Hugh Dowding

  Scottish-british peerage. first baron, lord dowding. an air marshal. he was the brain behind the victory of the german luftwaffe at the battle of britain in 1940. from the age of 13, he was fascinated by aviation and became a career officer. dowding was a pilot in india and the colonies from 1913 to 1914 and a group captain during …

• 1973 Wally Cox

  Wally Cox was a versatile American comedian and actor best known for his role as Mr. Peepers on television. He was a multi-talented performer who spoke seven languages and co-authored a juvenile novel, while also being a regular host on Hollywood Squares from 1966 to 1973.

• 1973 Tim Holt

  Tim Holt was an accomplished American actor known for his roles in Western films, including the classic 'The Treasure of the Sierra Madre'. He came from a family of actors and established a notable career in Hollywood during the mid-20th century.

• 1981 Mike Bloomfield

  Mike Bloomfield was a legendary American blues and rock guitarist known for his innovative playing and deep understanding of urban blues music. He played with numerous prominent musicians and was a significant influence in the development of blues-rock in the 1960s.

• 1984 Ethel Merman

  Legendary Broadway and Hollywood musical star renowned for her powerful voice and dynamic stage presence. She dominated musical comedy in the mid-20th century, starring in iconic shows like 'Anything Goes' and 'Annie Get Your Gun'. Her distinctive voice and charismatic performances made her a true entertainment icon.

• 1988 Richard Feynman

  PHY - American physicist and academic, nobel prize laureate (b. 1918)

• 1992 William Schuman

  Renowned American composer and music educator who served as president of the Juilliard School and Lincoln Center. He was a significant figure in 20th-century American classical music and won the Pulitzer Prize for Music.

• 1996 McLean Stevenson

  Prominent American actor best known for his roles in television series like M*A*S*H. He was nominated for three Emmy Awards and won a Golden Globe in 1973.

• 1998 Martha Gellhorn

  Martha Gellhorn was a pioneering war correspondent and novelist who covered conflicts from the Spanish Civil War to World War II. She was known for her fearless reporting and was one of the first female war correspondents to gain significant recognition. Gellhorn was also briefly married to Ernest Hemingway.

• 1999 Henry W. Kendall

  Nobel Prize laureate for their pioneering investigations concerning deep inelastic scattering of electrons on protons and bound neutrons, which have been of essential importance for the development of the quark model in particle physics

• 2002 Howard K. Smith

  Prominent American journalist and television news anchor who played a significant role in broadcast journalism during the mid-20th century. He was known for his coverage of major historical events and political debates.

• 2005 Sam Francis

  Sam Francis was a prominent American abstract expressionist painter and printmaker known for his colorful, large-scale works.

• 2005 Pierre Bachelet

  Renowned French singer-songwriter who was known for his soft, romantic musical style and significant contributions to French pop music in the late 20th century.

• 2012 Cyril Domb

  Theoretical physicist known for his contributions to the field of condensed matter physics.

• 2016 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.

• 2019 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.

• 2022 Bappi Lahiri

  Legendary Indian music composer, singer, and record producer who was a prominent figure in Bollywood music for decades.

• 2023 Raquel Welch

  Iconic Hollywood sex symbol and actress who rose to fame in the 1960s and 1970s, known for her stunning beauty and memorable roles in films like 'One Million Years B.C.' and 'Myra Breckenridge'.