Famous people and celebrities who died in February 1991

This page is dedicated to commemorating the celebrities and famous people who passed away in February 1991. 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. 3 Nancy Kulp

  Nancy Kulp was an American actress best known for her role as Miss Jane Hathaway on the television sitcom 'The Beverly Hillbillies.' Her career spanned film and television, and she was noted for her distinctive comedic talent and wit. [bio]

• Feb. 5 Dean Jagger

  Dean Jagger was an American film, stage, and television actor known for his prolific career in Hollywood, especially from the 1930s through the 1960s. He is perhaps best remembered for his Academy Award-winning role as Major Stovall in 'Twelve O'Clock High' (1949). Jagger appeared in numerous films and television series, establishing himself as a respected character actor. [bio]

• Feb. 5 Pedro Arrupe
• Feb. 6 Danny Thomas

  Danny Thomas was an American comedian, actor, singer, and philanthropist, best known for creating and starring in the television sitcom 'Make Room for Daddy' (later retitled 'The Danny Thomas Show'). He was a prominent figure in entertainment during the mid-20th century and is also recognized as the founder of St. Jude Children's Research Hospital. [bio]

• Feb. 6 Salvador Luria

  Renowned Italian-American biologist who won the Nobel Prize in Physiology & Medicine in 1969 for groundbreaking research in bacteriology and...

• Feb. 6 María Zambrano
• Feb. 7 Amos Yarkoni

  Medal of distinguished service recipient, israeli soldier (born 1920).

• Feb. 12 Robert Wagner

  Robert Wagner is an American actor best known for his roles in television series such as 'Hart to Hart,' 'It Takes a Thief,' and 'Switch,' as well as films including 'A Kiss Before Dying' and the 'Austin Powers' series. With a career spanning more than seven decades, Wagner became a television star in the 1970s and has maintained a presence … [bio]

• Feb. 12 Roger Patterson

  American death metal bass player (born 1968).

• Feb. 12 Robert F. Wagner jr.
• Feb. 16 Enrique Bermúdez

  Nicaraguan military officer and engineer who played a significant role in the Contra movement during the Nicaraguan Revolution.

• Feb. 19 Milton S. Plesset
• Feb. 21 Margot Fonteyn

  Margot Fonteyn was a legendary British ballerina who revolutionized dance through her iconic partnership with Rudolf Nureyev.

• Feb. 21 Nutan

  Indian actress (b. 1936).

• Feb. 21 Dorothy Auchterlonie Green

  Australian poet, critic, and academic (b. 1915).

• Feb. 24 George Gobel

  George Gobel was an American comedian and actor, widely recognized for his television appearances in the 1950s and 1960s, most notably hosting his own variety show, 'The George Gobel Show.' He was known for his gentle, low-key comedic style and frequent guest spots on late-night and panel shows. [bio]

• Feb. 24 John Daly

  Controversial professional golfer known for his extraordinary long drives, unpredictable behavior, and significant impact on golf during the...

• Feb. 24 Webb Pierce

  Influential country music singer who was a key figure in the Nashville sound during the 1950s.

• Feb. 24 John Charles Daly
• Feb. 26 Slim Gaillard
• Feb. 28 Reinhard Bendix

  Prominent German-American sociologist known for his significant contributions to comparative historical sociology and studies of social...