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 Vicious

  Iconic 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 Mengele

  Nazi SS doctor infamously known as the 'Angel of Death' at Auschwitz concentration camp, who conducted horrific medical experiments on...

• Feb. 9 Dennis Gabor

  Dennis Gabor was a Hungarian-British physicist and electrical engineer who won the Nobel Prize in Physics in 1971 for his groundbreaking...

• Feb. 9 Allen Tate

  American poet known for his essays and criticism.

• Feb. 10 Edvard Kardelj

  Prominent 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 Renoir

  Jean 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 Dubs

  American 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. Bennett

  Canadian businessman and politician, 25th premier of british columbia (b. 1900).

• Feb. 23 Attilio Marcora