Famous people and celebrities who died in February 1967

This page is dedicated to commemorating the celebrities and famous people who passed away in February 1967. This month marked the loss of influential and beloved figures whose contributions spanned various fields and touched many lives. Explore our detailed list to remember and celebrate their enduring legacies and the remarkable impact they had on the world

• Feb. 3 Joe Meek
• Feb. 5 Violeta Parra

  Violeta Parra was a renowned Chilean composer, songwriter, ethnomusicologist, visual artist, and folklorist who significantly influenced...

• Feb. 5 Leon Leonwood Bean

  American businessman, founded l.l.

• Feb. 6 Martine Carol

  Prominent French actress of the 1950s, best known for her iconic role in 'Lola Montes' (1955) and her work in Hollywood.

• Feb. 10 Dionysios Kokkinos

  Greek historian and author (b. 1884).

• Feb. 11 A. J. Muste

  Dutch-american minister and activist (b. 1885).

• Feb. 13 Yoshisuke Aikawa

  Entrepreneur, businessman, and politician, founded nissan motor company (b. 1880).

• Feb. 13 Abelardo L. Rodríguez

  Substitute president of mexico (1932-1934) (b. 1889).

• Feb. 13 Forough Farrokhzad
• Feb. 13 Francesco Gianotti
• Feb. 14 Sig Ruman

  Sig Ruman was a German-American character actor known for his roles in numerous Hollywood films, especially in collaboration with the Marx Brothers and director Billy Wilder. Renowned for his comic villain roles, he appeared in classics such as 'A Night at the Opera' and 'Stalag 17'. [bio]

• Feb. 14 Lawrence Beesley
• Feb. 15 Antonio Moreno

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

• Feb. 18 Robert Oppenheimer

  Renowned American physicist who led the Manhattan Project's atomic bomb development during World War II.

• Feb. 18 Celestino Arena
• Feb. 20 Ulderico Sergo
• Feb. 21 Charles Beaumont
• Feb. 22 Gigi Panei
• Feb. 22 David Ferrie
• Feb. 23 Andreas Rasmussen
• Feb. 23 Luigi Contessi
• Feb. 24 Franz Waxman

  Renowned Oscar-winning film composer who created memorable scores for classic Hollywood movies like 'Sunset Boulevard' and 'Bride of...

• Feb. 24 Mir Osman Ali Khan

  Last nizam of hyderabad state (b. 1886).

• Feb. 25 Mario Longhena
• Feb. 25 Victor Tourneur
• Feb. 28 Henry Luce

  Henry Luce was an influential American magazine publisher and editor, best known for founding several major publications including Time, Fortune, and Life. His innovative approach to journalism and magazine publishing helped shape American media in the 20th century. [bio]