Famous people and celebrities who died in February 2000

This page is dedicated to commemorating the celebrities and famous people who passed away in February 2000. 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. 4 Carl Albert

  Carl Albert was a prominent American politician who served as the 54th Speaker of the United States House of Representatives from 1971 to...

• Feb. 4 Doris Coley

  Doris Coley was a member of the iconic American girl group The Shirelles, who played a significant role in the development of early 1960s...

• Feb. 5 Claude Autant-Lara

  Claude Autant-Lara was a prominent French film director known for his significant contributions to French cinema during the mid-20th...

• Feb. 6 Phil Walters

  American race car driver and pilot known for his versatility in motorsports during the mid-20th century.

• Feb. 6 Hani al-Rahib

  Syrian novelist and literary academic (b. 1939).

• Feb. 7 Dave Peverett

  Dave Peverett was a prominent English rock musician, best known as the lead guitarist and vocalist for the blues-rock bands Foghat and Savoy...

• Feb. 7 Big Pun

  Legendary Puerto Rican-American rapper known for his significant impact on hip-hop culture before his untimely death in 2000.

• Feb. 7 Doug Henning

  Renowned Canadian magician and illusionist who popularized magic on Broadway and television during the 1970s and 1980s, known for his...

• Feb. 8 Derrick Thomas

  Derrick Thomas was a legendary NFL linebacker for the Kansas City Chiefs, inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame for his extraordinary...

• Feb. 11 Jacqueline Auriol

  Pioneering French aviator who set multiple world records, notably breaking speed barriers and becoming a significant figure in aviation...

• Feb. 11 Lord Kitchner

  Trinidadian singer (b. 1922).

• Feb. 11 Roger Vadim

  French director, producer, and screenwriter (b. 1928).

• Feb. 12 Screamin' Jay Hawkins

  Screamin' Jay Hawkins was an American singer, songwriter, musician, and actor, best known for pioneering theatrical shock rock with his powerful, operatic voice and flamboyant stage persona. He rose to fame with the 1956 hit 'I Put a Spell on You,' a song that cemented his place in music history. [bio]

• Feb. 12 Tom Landry

  Legendary NFL coach of the Dallas Cowboys who revolutionized modern football strategy and led the team to multiple Super Bowl victories.

• Feb. 12 Oliver

  American singer best known for his hit singles 'Good Morning Starshine' and 'Jean' in 1969.

• Feb. 12 Charles M. Schulz
• Feb. 13 John Leake

  English soldier (b. 1949).

• Feb. 13 Anders Aalborg

  Canadian educator and politician (b. 1914).

• Feb. 16 Lila Kedrova

  Lila Kedrova was a Russian-born French actress best known for her Academy Award-winning role as Madame Hortense in the film 'Zorba the Greek' (1964). She had a prolific career in both European and American cinema and theater. [bio]

• Feb. 16 Marceline Day

  Marceline Day was an American film actress best known for her work during the silent film era. She enjoyed significant popularity in the 1920s and is particularly remembered for her roles in comedies and action pictures alongside prominent stars of the time. [bio]

• Feb. 18 Alla Rakha

  Legendary Indian tabla maestro who revolutionized world music by introducing classical Indian percussion to global audiences.

• Feb. 19 Friedensreich Hundertwasser

  Innovative Austrian-New Zealand artist and architect known for unique, colorful architectural designs like Waldspirale and Kuchlbauer Tower,...

• Feb. 21 Clifton Daniel

  Prominent American journalist who worked for The New York Times, known for his distinguished career in print media and journalism.

• Feb. 22 Fernando Buesa

  Spanish politician and public figure who was assassinated by ETA terrorist group in 2000, known for his political work in the Basque region.

• Feb. 23 Stanley Matthews

  Stanley Matthews was a pioneering English footballer widely considered one of the greatest players of his generation.

• Feb. 23 Ofra Haza

  Renowned Israeli singer and actress known for blending Yemenite Jewish music with pop and world music, achieving international recognition.

• Feb. 26 George L. Street III

  American naval captain and Medal of Honor recipient during World War II, recognized for extraordinary heroism in combat.