Famous people and celebrities who died in February 2011

This page is dedicated to commemorating the celebrities and famous people who passed away in February 2011. 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 Margaret John

  Welsh actress (b. 1926).

• Feb. 3 Maria Schneider

  Maria Schneider was a French actress best known for her role as Jeanne in Bernardo Bertolucci's 1972 film 'Last Tango in Paris' alongside Marlon Brando. Her performance in this controversial film brought her international recognition at a young age. [bio]

• Feb. 4 Martial Célestin

  Haitian lawyer and politician who served as the first prime minister of Haiti, playing a significant role in the country's political...

• Feb. 5 Brian Jacques

  Renowned English author best known for the Redwall fantasy book series, which captivated millions of readers worldwide with its...

• Feb. 6 Gary Moore

  Renowned Northern Irish guitarist, singer-songwriter, and producer who played with bands like Thin Lizzy and Skid Row.

• Feb. 6 Kenneth Olsen

  Pioneering American computer engineer who co-founded Digital Equipment Corporation (DEC), a groundbreaking technology company that was a...

• Feb. 10 Emory Bellard

  Influential American college football coach who revolutionized offensive strategy by inventing the wishbone formation, which transformed...

• Feb. 11 Chuck Tanner

  Renowned baseball manager and player who had a significant impact on Major League Baseball.

• Feb. 12 Betty Garrett

  Betty Garrett was an American actress, singer, and dancer best known for her roles in Hollywood musicals of the 1940s and 1950s, as well as her work in television series such as 'All in the Family' and 'Laverne & Shirley.' [bio]

• Feb. 12 Kenneth Mars

  Kenneth Mars was an American actor known for his comedic character roles in film, television, and voice acting. He is best remembered for his performances in Mel Brooks films and his work in animation voiceovers. [bio]

• Feb. 12 Peter Alexander

  Peter Alexander was an American artist known for creating diverse artworks ranging from abstract minimalist pieces to elaborate global...

• Feb. 14 George Shearing

  Renowned jazz pianist and composer who pioneered the cool jazz and bebop styles, known for his distinctive quintet sound and innovative...

• Feb. 16 Justinas Marcinkevičius

  Lithuanian poet and playwright (b. 1930).

• Feb. 19 Ollie Matson

  Exceptional American football player and Olympic athlete who played professionally from 1952 to 1966, setting multiple records in...

• Feb. 21 Dwayne McDuffie

  Influential African American comic book writer and producer who co-founded Milestone Media, a groundbreaking comic book company focused on...

• Feb. 22 Nicholas Courtney

  British actor best known for his role as Brigadier Lethbridge-Stewart in the long-running science fiction series Doctor Who, appearing in...

• Feb. 23 Nirmala Srivastava

  Renowned spiritual leader who founded Sahaja Yoga, a meditation technique emphasizing self-realization and inner peace.

• Feb. 24 Anant Pai

  Indian comic creator and educator (born 1929).

• Feb. 26 Arnošt Lustig

  Renowned Czech Holocaust survivor and writer who wrote extensively about Jewish experiences during World War II, known for powerful and...

• Feb. 27 Necmettin Erbakan

  Influential Turkish politician who served as the 32nd Prime Minister of Turkey and was a key figure in political Islam in Turkey.

• Feb. 27 Duke Snider

  Legendary Hall of Fame center fielder who played for the Brooklyn and Los Angeles Dodgers, known as 'The Duke of Flatbush' and considered...

• Feb. 27 Gary Winick

  American director and producer (b. 1961).

• Feb. 28 Annie Girardot

  Renowned French actress who was a prominent member of the Comédie-Française and achieved international acclaim through her powerful...

• Feb. 28 Jane Russell