Famous people and celebrities who died in February 1981

This page is dedicated to commemorating the celebrities and famous people who passed away in February 1981. 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 Geirr Tveitt

  Renowned Norwegian composer and pianist known for his significant contributions to Nordic classical music, particularly compositions...

• Feb. 1 Donald Wills Douglas

  Sr.

• Feb. 1 Amato Gastaldi
• Feb. 2 Egidio Nardi
• Feb. 4 Michele Busiri Vici
• Feb. 5 Ella Grasso

  American politician, 83rd governor of connecticut (b. 1919).

• Feb. 6 Hugo Montenegro

  Hugo Montenegro was an influential American composer and conductor known for his film and television music, particularly his innovative...

• Feb. 6 Federica di Hannover
• Feb. 7 Paul Mattick
• Feb. 9 Bill Haley

  Bill Haley was an American rock and roll musician, best known as the frontman of Bill Haley & His Comets. He was a pioneer in popularizing rock and roll in the 1950s. [bio]

• Feb. 9 M. C. Chagla

  Indian jurist and politician, indian minister of external affairs (b. 1900).

• Feb. 9 Tiny Thompson
• Feb. 10 Julien Levy
• Feb. 15 Mike Bloomfield

  Mike Bloomfield was a legendary American blues and rock guitarist known for his innovative playing and deep understanding of urban blues...

• Feb. 15 Karl Richter

  American pilot and lieutenant (d. 1967).

• Feb. 18 Jack Northrop

  American engineer and businessman, founded the northrop corporation (b. 1895).

• Feb. 19 Charles Joisten
• Feb. 22 Guy Butler
• Feb. 22 Michael Maltese
• Feb. 25 Elda di Veroli
• Feb. 25 Gun'ichi Mikawa
• Feb. 26 Howard Hanson

  American composer/conductor nordic, who was born 1896, dies at the age of 84.

• Feb. 26 Ferenc Tóth