February 24th famous deaths
List of celebrities and famous people who died on February 24th
2029 - 2020
Famous deaths on February 24th for the celebrities who died in the years 2029 - 2020
2021
![Ronald Pickup]()
English actor (b. 1940)
2020
American physicist and mathematician (b. 1918)
American author and underwater explorer, known for his adventure novels.
2019 - 2010
Famous deaths on February 24th for the celebrities who died in the years 2019 - 2010
2019
Renowned scholar of Japanese literature and culture.
2018
Indian actress known for her work in Hindi, Tamil, and Telugu films
Durward Knowles was a Bahamian sailor who won the first Olympic gold medal for the Bahamas in 1964.
Icelandic political activist and internationalist volunteer fighter (b. 1986)
Indian actress (b. 1963)
2017
South African novelist and playwright known for her works addressing apartheid and social issues.
2016
American soldier and physician (b. 1927)
Solomon islands politician, 1st prime minister of the solomon islands (b. 1943)
Syrian director, producer, and screenwriter (b. 1936)
2015
Ukrainian metropolitan (b. 1949)
Kazakh politician and diplomat (b. 1962)
2014
Pioneer in computer graphics and animation.
Renowned guitarist known for his work with Bill Haley & His Comets.
American actor, director, and writer known for his work in comedy films.
New zealand-english photographer and painter (d. 2014).
Uruguayan painter and sculptor (b. 1923)
2013
Irish footballer and manager (b. 1923)
American singer and radio host (the velvets), (d. 2013).
2012
Acclaimed sculptor known for his abstract ceramic works.
English nephrologist and academic (b. 1925)
American baseball player and therapist (b. 1930)
2011
Indian comic creator and educator (born 1929).
2010
Senior animal trainer at seaworld (b. 1969)
2009 - 2000
Famous deaths on February 24th for the celebrities who died in the years 2009 - 2000
2009
Thurman Adams was a renowned chemist known for his contributions to the field of organic chemistry.
American freestyle skier (born 1983).
2008
Renowned American watercolor artist known for his landscapes and scenes of California.
Milford Zornes was a renowned American watercolor artist.
Toronto, ontario -- canoeist (1992, 96 olympics - 19th place)
American singer, songwriter, and producer (born in 1947).
2007
![Bruce Bennett]()
American actor and shot putter (d. 2007).
American composer and violinist (revolutionary ensemble), (d. 2007).
American football player (b. 1982)
American football player (born 1935).
2006
Renowned science fiction author known for works like 'Kindred' and 'Parable of the Sower'.
Influential African American artist known for her unique style and social commentary.
![Don Knotts]()
Don knotts was an american actor best known for his role as barney fife on the andy griffith show.
![Dennis Weaver]()
American actor who played the role of chester, a low-key character in "gunsmoke," between 1955-1964. he was versatile, talented and political-aware. in 1970, weaver was a recognized star on his own series "mccloud." he starred in seven tv shows and was awarded an emmy in 1959. he has been married to gerry since 2000. they have three children and three …
Renowned author known for her science fiction works.
Canadian broadcaster, co-founded muchmusic (b. 1947)
Canadian broadcaster (born in 1947)
Cambridge scholar and chinese historian (born in 1925).
2005
Pal Fejes Tóth was a Hungarian mathematician known for his work in discrete geometry and combinatorics.
American singer of country music. she was also a pioneer in country music for women, along with kitty wells.
Pioneering nurse researcher known for her work in public health and nursing theory.
Turkish diplomat, journalist and politician (b. 1927)
2004
Nyc, new york -- actor (king kong, lucan, lucas tanner, angie)
2003
French chef committed suicide by gunshot on february 24, 2003, after newspaper reports suggested that his restaurant might lose its three-star status.
English historian (born 1912)
2002
Austrian playwright and critic known for his work on theatre of the absurd.
Ukrainian-american pianist and composer (b. 1893)
American jazz vibraphone and marimba player (d. 2002)
Russian-american composer and pianist (d. 2002).
2001
American mathematician and electrical engineer known as the 'father of information theory.'
American composer and educator, founded the boston archdiocesan choir school (d.2001).
American information theorist (born 1916).
1999 - 1990
Famous deaths on February 24th for the celebrities who died in the years 1999 - 1990
1999
American short story writer known for 'Dancing After Hours.'
American author and essayist known for his short stories.
American short story writer, essayist, and memoirist (b. 1936)
1st viscount eccles english businessman, politician secretary of state education (d. 1999).
Barbadian labour leader (born 1916)
1998
Known for her work on Creature from the Black Lagoon, she was a pioneering female artist in Hollywood.
Cuban-american cartoonist (b. 1921)
English-american comedian and violinist (b. 1906)
Radical women, a group of american activists, was founded by an american activist
Cuban-born cartoonist (born 1921)
1997
Actress/singer (outland, comics), dies at age 69.
1996
American children's book author and illustrator.
Museum director dies at 70.
Jazz guitarist dies at the age of 71.
Academic, dies at the age of 95.
Revolutionary, dies at the age of 82.
1995
Musician, who dies at the age of 89.
1994
![Dinah Shore]()
American entertainer. she was the winner of eight emmys and holds nine gold records. she was known for her smooth, contralto voice and first visit to gis at the frontlines of wwi. she was the tv's most popular hostess for twenty years, starting in 1952.
French singer and actor. jean sablon, the son of a composer and with siblings who had their own successful careers in musical entertainment, studied piano at lycea(c), charlemagne in paris. to pursue a career as a singer, he left paris before he graduated to enroll at paris conservatoire. at 17 he began performing in paris cabarets. mireille, the pianist/composer, was …
American politician known for her advocacy work on social issues.
American singer, actress, and television personality known for her career spanning over six decades.
French singer and actor (b. 1906)
American actress and singer (b. 1916)
Piano/composer dies at the age of 80.
At 96, an aviator dies.
Soe operative dies at the age of 83.
1993
English footballer and manager (b. 1941)
American guitarist and songwriter (the marshall tucker band), (d. 1993).
Canadian television and radio sportscasters (born 1917).
![Bobby Moore]()
Captain of the english soccer team (world champions 1966), is dead (born 1941).
1992
After a long illness, you can still live.
1991
Controversial but talented professional golfer known for his long drives and colorful personality.
Webb Pierce was a popular country music singer known for hits like 'In the Jailhouse Now.'
![George Gobel]()
Chicago, illinois -- comedian/tv personality (i love my wife).
American country singer "bye bye love" dies at 64 from cancer.
After surgery, illinois, american comedian (george gobel show), died at the age of 71. he was born in 1919.
![Jean Rogers]()
Actress (flash gordon hot cargo), died at 74
Breast cancer deaths at 68
1990
Malcolm Forbes was an American businessman, publisher, and philanthropist who was the publisher of Forbes magazine.
Malcolm Forbes was an American businessman, publisher, and politician who served as the president and editor-in-chief of Forbes magazine.
![Johnnie Ray]()
American singer-songwriter from the pre-elvis era. his songs were heavy on emoting and earned him the title prince of wails. his 1951 no. 1 single, "cry", made him an instant success and made him a bobbysox star. he was on the pop charts with r'n'b from 1951 to 1959, when he moved into supper clubs and extended overseas tours. his …
American baseball player, outfielder, and right-handed batter. multiple injuries ended his illustrious career.
Italian journalist and politician, 7th president of italy (b. 1896)
American sergeant and publisher (b. 1917)
American singer-songwriter and pianist (d. 1990)
Italian socialist president, sworn into office 9 july 1978, succeeding giovanni leone. he was a beloved leader in italy thanks to his openness and friendly demeanour. in 1978, he was 81 years old when he became president.
1989 - 1980
Famous deaths on February 24th for the celebrities who died in the years 1989 - 1980
1989
American politician who served as a U.S. Senator from New Hampshire.
1988
Edith Modell was a German stage and film actress who had a successful career in the 1930s and 1940s.
American theater builder dies at the age of 96.
1987
American radio personality (born 1940).
1986
Canadian social-democratic politician known for implementing universal healthcare in Saskatchewan.
Tommy Douglas was a Canadian politician known as the father of universal healthcare in Canada.
Indian bharatnatyam dancer (b. 1904)
1984
Memphis Slim was a renowned blues musician known for his distinctive piano playing and songwriting.
German scholar and author (d. 1984).
German sociologist (born 1912)
1983
Renowned Polish actress known for her stage and film performances.
Composer dies at the age of 90
1982
Actress (born to dance great ziegfield), who dies at 71
1979 - 1970
Famous deaths on February 24th for the celebrities who died in the years 1979 - 1970
1978
American abstract painter associated with the Washington Color School.
1977
Renowned gymnast known for her grace and skill.
1976
Composer dies at 82
Actor (via pony express), passes away at 85
Television host, armchair detective, dies at 69
1975
German artist known for his provocative surrealist sculptures and drawings.
Russian marshal and politician, 6th premier of the soviet union (b. 1895)
Marshal / premiere of the ussr (1955-1958), dies at age 79
Premier of the soviet union (born in 1895).
1974
American author and historian (d. 1974).
1973
Actor quicksand, dies from a heart attack at 73
1970
![Conrad Nagel]()
Actor (celebrity time), passes away at 73
1969 - 1960
Famous deaths on February 24th for the celebrities who died in the years 1969 - 1960
1969
Polish painter known for his abstract and expressionist works.
Actor penrod dies at 61 from a heart attack
1967
Meer Osman Ali Khan was the last Nizam of the Princely State of Hyderabad and Berar.
German-american composer and conductor (d. 1967)
Last nizam of hyderabad state (b. 1886)
1964
Actor (midnight mary threat), dies at the age of 73
1963
Italian fashion designer known for his innovative designs.
1962
Chinese philosopher, essayist, and diplomat.
1960
Composer dies at 66
1959 - 1950
Famous deaths on February 24th for the celebrities who died in the years 1959 - 1950
1958
French poet dies at 86
1953
American politician, senator of wisconsin (b. 1895)
German field marshal (born in 1875).
German general-field marshal (ardennes), is killed at 77
1949 - 1940
Famous deaths on February 24th for the celebrities who died in the years 1949 - 1940
1944
Belgian/us chemist (bakeliet) dies at the age of 80
1942
Anton Drexler was a German far-right political leader and the founder of the German Workers' Party.
1941
German director (longest day-1926), dies at 56
1939 - 1930
Famous deaths on February 24th for the celebrities who died in the years 1939 - 1930
1939
Lewin Chambers was a prominent politician who served in various governmental roles.
1933
Actor (eagle home sweet home), died at 64
1930
German-brazilian zoologist (b. 1850)
Dutch painter / writer (night cactus), is killed at 74
1929 - 1920
Famous deaths on February 24th for the celebrities who died in the years 1929 - 1920
1929
French pianist, composer, and conductor (b. 1853)
French organist, pianist and conductor. his stage compositions included ballets and thirty opa (c)ra comiques and operettas. among them,va(c]ronique enjoyed lasting success. les p'tites michu andmonsieur beaucaire were also wildly popular.
Composer dies at 75
1927
English lawyer and politician (b. 1858)
1926
At 51, a pitcher who won 327 games over 17 years, dies.
1925
Hjalmar Branting was a Swedish politician and economist who served as the Prime Minister of Sweden and was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in 1921.
Swedish politician. he was the leader and prime minister of the swedish social democratic party (1907aeur”1925) and the 1921aeur”1923, 1924aeur”1923, and 1924aeur”1925). he was the first social democratic prime minster of sweden when he came to power in 2021. after the 1921 general election, he was the first european socialist politician to be elected to a second term. hjalmar branting, …
Swedish journalist and politician, 16th prime minister of sweden, nobel prize laureate (b. 1860)
1924
French/belgian writer (ambidextre journalist), is killed at 87.
1922
1919 - 1910
Famous deaths on February 24th for the celebrities who died in the years 1919 - 1910
1919
At the age of 41, he dies.
1914
American college professor who fought for the Union in the American Civil War and received the Medal of Honor for his actions at the Battle of Gettysburg.
Union Army officer during the American Civil War known for his heroism at the Battle of Gettysburg.
American general and politician, 32nd governor of maine (b. 1828)
1910
Renowned Turkish painter known for his realistic style and Orientalist themes.
Osman Hamdi Bey was a prominent Turkish painter and archaeologist.
1909 - 1900
Famous deaths on February 24th for the celebrities who died in the years 1909 - 1900
1907
Iszabella Beecher was an American journalist and author who wrote extensively on social and political issues.
At the age of 77, he dies.