Famous people and celebrities who died on February 3

Welcome to Takemeback.to's page dedicated to remembering the celebrities and famous people who passed away on February 3. 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.

• 1924 Thomas Woodrow Wilson

  Nobel Prize laureate for his role as founder of the League of Nations

• 1924 Woodrow Wilson

  PEA - American historian, academic, and politician, 28th president of the united states, nobel prize laureate (b. 1856)

• 1925 Oliver Heaviside

  Heaviside was an english self-taught electrical engineer, mathematician and physicist. he developed mathematical techniques for solving differential equations, which were later found to be equivalent with laplace transforms. he also reformulated maxwell’s field equations in terms electric and magnetic forces, as well as independently co-formulated vector analyses. heaviside, who was at odds with scientists for most of his adult life, …

• 1959 Buddy Holly

  Legendary rock and roll pioneer who revolutionized popular music in the late 1950s. His innovative songwriting and distinctive style influenced generations of musicians before his tragic death in a plane crash. Holly was a key figure in the early development of rock music, bridging country and rock genres.

• 1959 Ritchie Valens

  Legendary rock and roll pioneer who tragically died in a plane crash alongside Buddy Holly, immortalized in Don McLean's song 'American Pie'. He was a groundbreaking Chicano rock musician who influenced generations of artists.

• 1959 Big Bopper

  The Big Bopper, rock and roll musician known for his tragic death in the 1959 plane crash.

• 1960 Fred Buscaglione

  Iconic Italian singer and performer who pioneered a unique 'gangster' persona in 1950s Italian entertainment, blending music and comedic character acting.

• 1961 Anna May Wong

  Pioneering Chinese-American actress who was the first Chinese-American Hollywood movie star, breaking significant racial barriers in early 20th-century cinema.

• 1969 C. N. Annadurai

  Prominent Indian politician and journalist who served as the 7th Chief Minister of Madras State, playing a significant role in Tamil Nadu's political landscape.

• 1983 Tullio Campagnolo

  Renowned Italian bicycle component inventor who revolutionized cycling technology by creating the quick-release skewer, enabling faster wheel changes for professional cyclists.

• 1989 John Cassavetes

  Influential American film director, actor, and screenwriter known for pioneering independent cinema and improvisation in film. He was a key figure in the American New Wave movement and directed critically acclaimed films like 'Shadows' and 'A Woman Under the Influence'.

• 1991 Nancy Kulp

  American actress best known for her role as Miss Hathaway in the popular TV series 'The Beverly Hillbillies'.

• 1996 Audrey Meadows

  Iconic American actress best known for her role as Alice Kramden in the classic sitcom 'The Honeymooners', a groundbreaking comedy series of the 1950s. She was a beloved television personality who helped define the era of early television comedy.

• 1997 Bohumil Hrabal

  A renowned Czech author known for his distinctive literary style, blending humor, tragedy, and surrealism in works that captured the essence of 20th-century Central European experience.

• 1999 Gwen Guthrie

  American R&B and soul singer-songwriter who was prominent in the 1980s, known for hits like 'Ain't Nothin' Goin' On But the Rent'.

• 2003 Lana Clarkson

  American actress and model tragically murdered by music producer Phil Spector in 2003, known for her roles in B-movies and music videos.

• 2005 Ernst Mayr

  Renowned German-American evolutionary biologist and ornithologist who made fundamental contributions to the understanding of speciation and evolutionary theory in the 20th century.

• 2010 Dick McGuire

  Dick McGuire was a prominent NBA player and coach who played for the New York Knicks and Detroit Pistons, becoming a Hall of Fame basketball legend known for his exceptional playmaking skills and multiple All-Star appearances.

• 2011 Maria Schneider

  Maria Schneider was a French actress famous for her controversial role in Bernardo Bertolucci's 'Last Tango in Paris' alongside Marlon Brando, which sparked significant debate about artistic boundaries and consent.

• 2012 Toh Chin Chye

  Prominent Singaporean politician who served as the first deputy prime minister of Singapore, playing a significant role in the country's early political development.

• 2012 Ben Gazzara

  Acclaimed American actor known for his roles in films like 'Anatomy of a Murder' and television series 'Run for Your Life'.

• 2013 Oscar Feltsman

  Oscar Feltsman was a notable Ukrainian-Russian composer and pianist who contributed to the classical music landscape of the 20th century. He was known for his interpretations of classical repertoire and his compositions that blended traditional and contemporary musical styles.

• 2015 Martin Gilbert

  Eminent British historian specializing in 20th-century history, Holocaust studies, and biographies, particularly known for his extensive works on Winston Churchill.

• 2015 Charlie Sifford

  Pioneering African-American golfer who broke racial barriers in professional golf, becoming the first Black player on the PGA Tour.

• 2016 Joe Alaskey

  American actor (b. 1952)

• 2019 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.

• 2020 George Steiner

  George Steiner was a world-renowned literary critic, scholar, and novelist known for his profound insights into language, literature, and cultural studies. He wrote extensively on topics ranging from comparative literature to the Holocaust, and was a prominent intellectual of the 20th century. His works explored the complex relationships between language, culture, and human experience.