Famous people and celebrities who died in February 1995

This page is dedicated to commemorating the celebrities and famous people who passed away in February 1995. 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 Richey Edwards
• Feb. 2 Donald Pleasence

  Donald Pleasence was an English actor renowned for his distinctive voice and memorable roles in film, television, and theatre. He is best known for his roles in the "Halloween" film series as Dr. Sam Loomis and as Ernst Stavro Blofeld in the James Bond film "You Only Live Twice." Pleasence's prolific career spanned over four decades, including over 200 film … [bio]

• Feb. 2 Fred Perry

  Fred Perry was a legendary British tennis player who dominated the sport in the 1930s, becoming the first player to achieve the Grand Slam...

• Feb. 2 André Frossard
• Feb. 4 Patricia Highsmith

  Patricia Highsmith was a renowned American novelist famous for psychological thrillers like 'The Talented Mr.

• Feb. 5 Doug McClure

  Doug McClure was an American actor best known for his role as the lovable Trampas in the long-running Western television series 'The Virginian.' He enjoyed a prolific television and film career spanning four decades and became a recognizable figure in American pop culture of the 1960s and 1970s. [bio]

• Feb. 6 James Merrill

  Pulitzer Prize-winning poet and playwright known for his complex, lyrical works and significant contributions to American literature in the...

• Feb. 9 J. William Fulbright

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• Feb. 9 David Wayne

  American actor (b. 1914).

• Feb. 10 Paul Monette

  Acclaimed American author and LGBTQ+ activist who won the National Book Award in 1992 for his memoir 'Becoming a Man'.

• Feb. 14 U Nu

  U Nu was a prominent Burmese politician who served as the first Prime Minister of independent Burma (Myanmar) after gaining independence...

• Feb. 14 Michael V Gazzo

  American actor known for his roles in film and theater, with notable performances in classic movies.

• Feb. 15 Alberto Burri
• Feb. 18 Yank Lawson

  Yank Lawson was a prominent American jazz trumpeter known for his performances in the swing era, particularly famous for his work in 'Stormy...

• Feb. 21 Robert Bolt

  Renowned British playwright and screenwriter famous for works like 'A Man for All Seasons' and 'Doctor Zhivago'.

• Feb. 22 Ed Flanders

  Ed Flanders was an American actor best known for his role as Dr. Donald Westphall on the television series 'St. Elsewhere,' for which he won an Emmy Award. His career spanned television, film, and stage, and he was renowned for his powerful and nuanced performances. [bio]

• Feb. 23 James Herriot

  A renowned British veterinarian and author who wrote beloved semi-autobiographical books about rural veterinary life in Yorkshire, most...

• Feb. 23 Melvin Franklin

  Legendary bass singer of the iconic Motown group The Temptations, who was a key member of the band during its most successful period.

• Feb. 23 Art Kane

  Renowned American photographer known for his iconic music and cultural photography, capturing significant moments in mid-20th century arts.

• Feb. 23 Don Heck
• Feb. 26 Jack Clayton

  English director and producer (b. 1921).