Famous people and celebrities who died in February 1987

This page is dedicated to commemorating the celebrities and famous people who passed away in February 1987. 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 Alessandro Blasetti

  Alessandro Blasetti was a prominent Italian film director and critic during the fascist era, known for his influential work in early Italian...

• Feb. 1 Sala Burton
• Feb. 2 Alistair MacLean

  Alistair MacLean was a renowned Scottish novelist famous for writing bestselling adventure and thriller novels that were often adapted into...

• Feb. 2 Alfred Lion
• Feb. 4 Carl Rogers

  Carl Rogers was a prominent humanistic psychologist who developed client-centered therapy, revolutionizing psychological counseling by...

• Feb. 4 Liberace

  Liberace was a legendary American pianist, entertainer, and television personality known for his extravagant performances and flamboyant...

• Feb. 4 Meena Keshwar Kamal

  Prominent Afghan women's rights activist who founded the Revolutionary Association of the Women of Afghanistan (RAWA), tragically...

• Feb. 5 William Collier Jr.

  American actor and producer (b. 1902).

• Feb. 5 Vando Aldrovandi
• Feb. 7 Claudio Villa
• Feb. 7 Adriaan van Wijngaarden
• Feb. 8 Harriet MacGibbon

  Harriet MacGibbon was a memorable actress best known for her role as Mrs.

• Feb. 14 Dmitry Kabalevsky

  Prominent Soviet composer, pianist, and music educator who significantly contributed to 20th-century classical music.

• Feb. 14 Karolos Koun

  Influential Greek theater director and playwright who significantly contributed to modern Greek theatrical arts.

• Feb. 14 Dmitrij Borisovič Kabalevskij
• Feb. 20 Wayne Boring

  Wayne Boring was a notable American comic book illustrator, particularly famous for his work on Superman comics during the Golden Age of...

• Feb. 22 Andy Warhol

  Andy Warhol was a pioneering American artist and filmmaker, best known as a leading figure in the Pop Art movement. He gained international fame for his innovative works featuring celebrities, iconic brands, and everyday consumer products, most notably his silkscreen paintings of Campbell's soup cans and Marilyn Monroe. His work challenged traditional notions of art and mass culture, profoundly influencing … [bio]

• Feb. 22 David Susskind

  Renowned American television talk show host and producer who significantly influenced media discourse from the 1950s to 1980s, known for his...

• Feb. 22 Glenway Wescott

  Prominent American writer and poet known for his literary contributions and significant role in LGBTQ+ literature.

• Feb. 23 Esmond Knight

  British actor known for his stage and film performances, particularly in Shakespearean roles like Hamlet.

• Feb. 23 Edward Lansdale
• Feb. 25 James Coco
• Feb. 27 Joan Greenwood

  Joan Greenwood was a distinctive English actress known for her husky voice and poised presence in both comedy and drama, particularly during the mid-20th century British cinema boom. [bio]

• Feb. 28 Anny Ondra