Famous people and celebrities who died on February 25

Welcome to Takemeback.to's page dedicated to remembering the celebrities and famous people who passed away on February 25. 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.

• 1723 Christopher Wren

  British architect. he was the one who designed saint paul's cathedral in london and over 50 other churches after the 1666 great london fire. his father was a priest and his son was educated at wadham college in oxford 1653. he was a mathematician as well as an astronomer and quickly gained fame. he was a professor of astronomy at …

• 1950 George Minot

  MED - American physician and academic, nobel prize laureate (b. 1885)

• 1950 George Richards Minot

  Nobel Prize laureate for their discoveries concerning liver therapy in cases of anaemia

• 1961 Violet Oakley

  Violet oakley was an american painter known for her work in mural painting and for being one of the first american women to receive a public mural commission.

• 1964 Grace Metalious

  Grace Metalious was an influential American novelist best known for her groundbreaking novel 'Peyton Place', which exposed small-town sexual scandals and became a massive cultural phenomenon, selling millions of copies and inspiring a successful television series.

• 1969 Jan Zajic

  Czech student and national hero who performed a powerful act of political protest through self-immolation against Soviet occupation, symbolizing resistance and sacrifice.

• 1970 Mark Rothko

  Mark Rothko was a pioneering abstract expressionist painter known for his large color field paintings that explored profound emotional and spiritual dimensions. He was a key figure in the New York School of art and significantly influenced modern art in the post-war period.

• 1971 Theodor Svedberg

  CHE - Swedish chemist and academic, nobel prize laureate (b. 1884)

• 1975 Elijah Muhammad

  Elijah Muhammad was the leader of the Nation of Islam from 1934 until his death in 1975.

• 1980 Robert Hayden

  Renowned African American poet, literary scholar, and professor, recognized for his powerful and historically conscious poetry exploring themes of race, identity, and American experience.

• 1983 Tennessee Williams

  Pulitzer Prize-winning American playwright who revolutionized modern theater with his powerful, emotionally charged works. He wrote numerous critically acclaimed plays that were later adapted into successful films, including 'A Streetcar Named Desire' and 'The Glass Menagerie'.

• 1993 Eddie Constantine

  American-born French actor famous for his roles in film noir and detective movies, particularly known for his performances in Jean-Luc Godard's 'Alphaville' and as a prominent figure in French cinema during the mid-20th century.

• 1994 Jersey Joe Walcott

  Jersey Joe Walcott was a legendary heavyweight boxer known for his powerful punching style and significant impact on professional boxing during the 1940s and 1950s.

• 1994 Yann Piat

  French politician tragically assassinated while driving in Hyères. She was a member of the National Assembly who was murdered by Lucien Ferri in a shocking political killing.

• 1996 Haing S Ngor

  Cambodian-American physician and Oscar-winning actor best known for his role in 'The Killing Fields', a powerful film about the Cambodian genocide.

• 1999 Glenn T. Seaborg

  CHE - American chemist and academic, nobel prize laureate (b. 1912)

• 1999 Glenn Theodore Seaborg

  Nobel Prize laureate for their discoveries in the chemistry of the transuranium elements

• 2001 Don Bradman

  Considered the greatest batsman in cricket history, Don Bradman holds the world record for the highest batting average in test cricket. His extraordinary performance made him a national hero in Australia and a global sports legend.

• 2003 Alberto Sordi

  Iconic Italian actor, director, and screenwriter who was a major figure in Italian cinema during the mid-20th century, known for his comedic roles and satirical portrayals of Italian society.

• 2005 Peter Benenson

  British lawyer and human rights activist who founded Amnesty International in 1961, a globally renowned organization dedicated to protecting human rights worldwide.

• 2009 Philip José Farmer

  Philip José Farmer was an influential science fiction author renowned for his innovative Riverworld series. He was known for his imaginative storytelling and unique approach to speculative fiction.

• 2015 Eugenie Clark

  Pioneering marine biologist known as the 'Shark Lady' who made significant contributions to marine science and conservation through her extensive research on marine life.

• 2017 Bill Paxton

  Renowned American actor and filmmaker known for roles in 'Titanic', 'Aliens', and 'Twister', who directed and starred in numerous films before his untimely death in 2017.

• 2020 Dmitry Yazov

  Last Marshal of the Soviet Union, a significant military figure who served during the late Soviet era.

• 2023 Gordon Pinsent

  Renowned Canadian actor and writer who significantly contributed to Canadian television and theatre, known for creating and starring in notable TV series like 'A Gift to Last'.