Famous people and celebrities who died in February 1979
This page is dedicated to commemorating the celebrities and famous people who passed away in February 1979. 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. 1 George Falcke
Feb. 2 Sid ViciousIconic punk rock bassist and vocalist of the Sex Pistols, known for his rebellious persona and significant impact on the punk music scene...
Feb. 5 Michael Rohde
Feb. 5 Grete Rosenberg
Feb. 6 Issa Aleksandrovič Pliev
Feb. 7 Josef MengeleNazi SS doctor infamously known as the 'Angel of Death' at Auschwitz concentration camp, who conducted horrific medical experiments on...
Feb. 9 Dennis GaborDennis Gabor was a Hungarian-British physicist and electrical engineer who won the Nobel Prize in Physics in 1971 for his groundbreaking...
Feb. 9 Allen TateAmerican poet known for his essays and criticism.
Feb. 10 Edvard KardeljProminent Slovenian communist politician and theorist who played a key role in Yugoslavia's political development during Tito's era, serving...
Feb. 10 Karl von Eberstein
Feb. 10 Roberto Narducci
Feb. 12 Jean RenoirJean Renoir was a renowned French film director, screenwriter, actor, producer, and author, considered one of the most influential filmmakers in cinema history. He is best known for directing classics such as 'La Grande Illusion' and 'The Rules of the Game,' which have had a lasting impact on world cinema. [bio]
Feb. 14 Adolph DubsAmerican lieutenant and diplomat, united states ambassador to afghanistan (b. 1920).
Feb. 14 Torkel Trædal
Feb. 16 Pedro Beltrán Espantoso
Feb. 16 Henk Steeman
Feb. 16 Åke Thelning
Feb. 16 Kristen Vadgaard
Feb. 19 Elmano Cardim
Feb. 19 Evert Lundquist
Feb. 20 Nereo Rocco
Feb. 20 Leslie Walter Minter
Feb. 23 W. A. C. BennettCanadian businessman and politician, 25th premier of british columbia (b. 1900).
Feb. 23 Attilio Marcora
