Famous people and celebrities who died in February 1982

This page is dedicated to commemorating the celebrities and famous people who passed away in February 1982. 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. 2 Paul Desruisseaux

  Canadian lawyer and politician (b. 1905).

• Feb. 4 Alex Harvey

  Scottish rock musician and frontman of the Sensational Alex Harvey Band, known for hit singles like 'Delilah' and innovative musical...

• Feb. 4 Georg Konrad Morgen

  German lawyer and judge (b. 1909).

• Feb. 5 Neil Aggett

  Kenyan-south african physician and union leader (b. 1953).

• Feb. 6 Ben Nicholson

  English painter/sculptor circle dies at the age of 87.

• Feb. 8 John Hay Whitney

  Prominent American financier, media executive, and diplomat who served as United States Ambassador to the United Kingdom during the 1950s.

• Feb. 11 Eleanor Powell

  Eleanor Powell was an American dancer and actress, widely acclaimed as one of the greatest tap dancers in film history. She rose to fame in Hollywood musical films during the 1930s and 1940s with her energetic, athletic style and was often billed as 'the world's greatest tap dancer.' [bio]

• Feb. 11 Takashi Shimura

  Renowned Japanese actor famous for his iconic roles in Akira Kurosawa's classic films 'Rashomon' and 'Seven Samurai', who significantly...

• Feb. 13 Giovanni Palmieri
• Feb. 17 Thelonious Monk

  Legendary jazz pianist and composer who revolutionized bebop music, known for his unique improvisational style and influential compositions.

• Feb. 17 Lee Strasberg

  Influential acting coach and key figure in method acting, who trained numerous Hollywood stars and revolutionized acting techniques in the...

• Feb. 17 Nestor Chylak

  Prominent Major League Baseball umpire who officiated in the American League from 1954 to 1978, known for his professionalism and respected...

• Feb. 18 Ngaio Marsh

  New zealand author (b. 1895).

• Feb. 20 René Dubos
• Feb. 21 Gershom Scholem

  German-born israeli jewish historian and philosopher, born in germany.

• Feb. 22 Josh Malihabadi

  Translator and poet in indian-pakistani (d. 1982).

• Feb. 24 Virginia Bruce

  Virginia Bruce was an American actress and singer who was prominent during the Golden Age of Hollywood.

• Feb. 25 Yuen Ren Chao
• Feb. 25 Ilse Fehling
• Feb. 25 Gottfried Fuchs
• Feb. 25 Christian Schad
• Feb. 26 Gabor Szabo

  Influential Hungarian jazz guitarist who revolutionized jazz fusion by blending traditional jazz with pop and Hungarian folk music styles.

• Feb. 26 Augusto Maria Sisson
• Feb. 28 Anacleto Bendazzi