Famous people and celebrities who died on February 28

Welcome to Takemeback.to's page dedicated to remembering the celebrities and famous people who passed away on February 28. 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.

• 1936 Charles Nicolle

  MED - French biologist and academic, nobel prize laureate (b. 1866)

• 1936 Charles Jules Henri Nicolle

  Nobel Prize laureate for his work on typhus

• 1953 Jim Thorpe

  American professional athlete who won awards for over seven events: the 100 meter dash and the 1500 meter run, as well as the broad jump, broad jump, discuss, 100 meter hurdle, high jump, shot put, high jump, and the 100 meter hurdle. he was a football halfback and a head coach from 1915-1917. after that, he went on to play …

• 1956 Emile Buisson

  French criminal and gang leader who was sentenced to death in France during the mid-20th century.

• 1963 Rajendra Prasad

  Dr. Rajendra Prasad was the first President of India, serving from 1950 to 1962, and played a crucial role in India's independence movement.

• 1966 Elliot See

  NASA astronaut and naval aviator who tragically died in a training plane crash while preparing for the Gemini 9 space mission. His promising career was cut short, but he is remembered as a dedicated space exploration pioneer.

• 1967 Henry Luce

  American publisher, born in china. he was a pioneer in publishing and editing. in 1923, time magazine was launched, followed by fortune in 1930, and life in 1936.

• 1968 Frankie Lymon

  Legendary early rock and roll singer known for his exceptional boy soprano voice with the group Frankie Lymon & The Teenagers.

• 1977 Eddie 'Rochester' Anderson

  American actor (born in 1905)

• 1977 Eddie Anderson (Rochester)

  Famous African American actor and comedian best known for his role as 'Rochester' on The Jack Benny Program, a groundbreaking radio and television comedy show that was popular from the 1930s to 1950s.

• 1985 David Byron

  David Byron was the lead singer of the rock band Uriah Heep, known for his powerful vocal style and significant contribution to progressive rock.

• 1987 Anny Ondra

  Actress (blackmail) dies at 83

• 1993 Ruby Keeler

  Ruby Keeler was a prominent Canadian-American actress and dancer who rose to fame in Hollywood during the 1930s. She starred in the iconic musical '42nd Street' and formed a successful on-screen partnership with Dick Powell. Her early career as a chorus girl at age 13 helped support her large family in New York.

• 2002 Mary Stuart

  American actress and singer (b. 1926)

• 2002 Helmut Zacharias

  Renowned German violinist and composer who made significant contributions to classical and popular music during the mid-20th century.

• 2003 Chris Brasher

  Guyanese-English runner and journalist who co-founded the London Marathon, significantly contributing to the popularization of long-distance running in the United Kingdom.

• 2004 Daniel J. Boorstin

  Renowned American historian, lawyer, author, and the 12th Librarian of Congress, known for his significant contributions to historical scholarship.

• 2004 Carmen Laforet

  Carmen Laforet was a prominent Spanish novelist known for her influential novel 'Nada', a key work in post-Spanish Civil War literature. Her writing explored the psychological struggles of young women in post-war Spain.

• 2006 Owen Chamberlain

  Nobel Prize-winning physicist who discovered the antiproton and played a crucial role in the Manhattan Project. His groundbreaking work significantly advanced our understanding of particle physics.

• 2009 Paul Harvey

  Legendary American radio broadcaster known for his distinctive voice and conservative commentary, who became a national icon in news and opinion radio.

• 2011 Annie Girardot

  Renowned French actress who was a prominent member of the Comédie-Française and achieved international acclaim through her powerful performances in cinema. She won multiple César Awards and was particularly celebrated for her role in Luchino Visconti's 'Rocco and His Brothers'.

• 2013 Donald A Glaser

  Renowned physicist who won the Nobel Prize in 1960 for inventing the bubble chamber, a groundbreaking device for detecting subatomic particles.

• 2015 Yaşar Kemal

  Renowned Turkish novelist and journalist who was a significant voice in Turkish literature, known for his powerful storytelling about rural life and social issues.

• 2016 George Kennedy

  George Kennedy was a renowned American actor famous for his versatile character roles in classic films like Cool Hand Luke and The Naked Gun comedy series, winning an Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor in 1968.

• 2019 André Previn

  Renowned German-American pianist, conductor, composer, and multiple Oscar winner who significantly influenced classical and jazz music in the 20th century.

• 2020 Freeman Dyson

  Renowned theoretical physicist and mathematician who made significant contributions to quantum mechanics, nuclear engineering, and interdisciplinary scientific research.