Famous people and celebrities who died in February 2004

This page is dedicated to commemorating the celebrities and famous people who passed away in February 2004. 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 Bernard McEveety

  American director and producer (b. 1924).

• Feb. 4 Nikolaj Vasil'evič Ovčinnikov
• Feb. 5 John Hench

  Legendary Disney artist and imagineer who played a crucial role in designing iconic Disney theme parks and was named a Disney Legend in...

• Feb. 8 Cem Karaca

  Influential Turkish rock musician who significantly shaped Anatolian rock music and was known for his politically charged songs during the...

• Feb. 8 Julius Schwartz

  Julius Schwartz was a legendary comic book and science fiction editor who played a pivotal role in shaping the DC Comics universe and...

• Feb. 10 Guy Provost

  Guy Provost was a French Canadian actor who had a notable career in Quebec's entertainment industry.

• Feb. 13 Zelimkhan Yandarbiyev

  Chechen politician, 2nd president of the chechen republic of ichkeria (b. 1952).

• Feb. 14 Marco Pantani

  Marco Pantani was a legendary Italian cyclist who won the Tour de France in 1998 and tragically died in 2004 under controversial...

• Feb. 15 Jens Evensen

  Norwegian lawyer, judge, and politician, norwegian minister of trade (b. 1917).

• Feb. 17 José López Portillo

  Mexican politician and lawyer who served as the 51st President of Mexico from 1976 to 1982.

• Feb. 18 Jean Rouch

  Jean Rouch was a pioneering French filmmaker and anthropologist who significantly influenced documentary filmmaking.

• Feb. 21 Guido Molinari

  Guido Molinari was a prominent Canadian abstract painter who played a significant role in the Montreal School of modern art.

• Feb. 21 John Charles

  Welsh footballer and manager (b. 1931).

• Feb. 22 Andy Seminick

  American baseball player, coach, and manager (b. 1920).

• Feb. 23 Don Cornell

  American singer popular in the mid-20th century, known for his smooth vocal style and hit songs.

• Feb. 23 Vijay Anand
• Feb. 24 John Randolph

  American character actor known for roles in films like King Kong and television series such as Lucan and Lucas Tanner.

• Feb. 26 Shankarrao Chavan

  Indian lawyer and politician who served as a finance minister, playing a significant role in India's political landscape during the late...

• Feb. 26 Boris Trajkovski

  Macedonian politician who served as the second President of the Republic of Macedonia, tragically dying in a plane crash in 2004.

• Feb. 26 Adolf Ehrnrooth

  Finnish general (b. 1905).

• Feb. 27 Paul Sweezy

  Prominent American Marxist economist and co-founder of the influential Monthly Review journal, known for his critical analysis of capitalism...

• Feb. 28 Daniel J. Boorstin

  Renowned American historian, lawyer, author, and the 12th Librarian of Congress, known for his significant contributions to historical...

• Feb. 28 Carmen Laforet

  Carmen Laforet was a prominent Spanish novelist known for her influential novel 'Nada', a key work in post-Spanish Civil War literature.

• Feb. 29 Jerome Lawrence

  Renowned American playwright who formed a legendary theatrical partnership with Robert E. Lee.

• Feb. 29 Harold Bernard St. John

  Barbadian lawyer and politician, 3rd prime minister of barbados (b. 1931).