Famous people and celebrities who died in February 2012

This page is dedicated to commemorating the celebrities and famous people who passed away in February 2012. 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 Don Cornelius

  Iconic African American television host and producer who created 'Soul Train', a groundbreaking music and dance show that significantly...

• Feb. 1 Wisława Szymborska

  Polish poet and translator, nobel prize laureate (b. 1923).

• Feb. 3 Toh Chin Chye

  Prominent Singaporean politician who served as the first deputy prime minister of Singapore, playing a significant role in the country's...

• Feb. 3 Ben Gazzara

  Acclaimed American actor known for his roles in films like 'Anatomy of a Murder' and television series 'Run for Your Life'.

• Feb. 3 Terence Hildner

  American general (b. 1962).

• Feb. 4 Florence Green

  Florence Green was the last surviving veteran of World War I, serving in the Royal Air Force Women's Royal Air Force during the conflict.

• Feb. 4 István Csurka

  Hungarian journalist, author, and right-wing politician known for his controversial nationalist views and significant role in post-communist...

• Feb. 6 Antoni Tàpies

  Renowned Spanish painter and sculptor who was a key figure in the abstract art movement, particularly in Catalonia.

• Feb. 6 Janice Voss

  Accomplished NASA astronaut who flew on five Space Shuttle missions, contributing significantly to space exploration and scientific...

• Feb. 9 O. P. Dutta

  Indian director, producer, and screenwriter (b. 1922).

• Feb. 10 Jeffrey Zaslow

  American journalist and author (b. 1958).

• Feb. 10 Lloyd Morrison

  New zealand banker and businessman, founded h. r. l. morrison & co (b. 1957).

• Feb. 11 Whitney Houston

  Iconic American singer who passed away in 2012, leaving an indelible mark on the music industry.

• Feb. 12 David Kelly

  David Kelly was a beloved Irish character actor with a long and distinguished career in film, television, and theater, known for his...

• Feb. 12 Denis Flannery

  Australian rugby player and coach (b. 1928).

• Feb. 14 Dory Previn

  A versatile artist known for her songwriting and personal musical narratives.

• Feb. 14 Tonmi Lillman

  Finnish drummer and producer (b. 1973).

• Feb. 14 Péter Rusorán

  Hungarian swimmer, water polo player, and coach (b. 1940).

• Feb. 15 Cyril Domb

  Theoretical physicist known for his contributions to the field of condensed matter physics.

• Feb. 16 Anthony Shadid

  Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist renowned for his exceptional and nuanced reporting on Middle Eastern conflicts.

• Feb. 17 Robert Carr

  British Conservative politician who served as Home Secretary and Leader of the House of Commons during the 1970s, playing a significant role...

• Feb. 17 Ulric Neisser

  Ulric Neisser was a pioneering German-American psychologist known as the 'father of cognitive psychology' who made groundbreaking...

• Feb. 19 Vitaly Vorotnikov

  Russian politician, 27th prime minister of russia (b. 1926).

• Feb. 19 Ruth Barcan Marcus

  American philosopher and logician (b. 1921).

• Feb. 20 Knut Torbjørn Eggen

  Norwegian footballer and manager (b. 1960).

• Feb. 22 Marie Colvin

  Renowned American war correspondent known for her courageous reporting from conflict zones, particularly in the Middle East.

• Feb. 22 Frank Carson

  Beloved Northern Irish comedian known for his distinctive comedic style, infectious laugh, and famous catchphrase 'That's the way I tell...

• Feb. 24 Agnes Allen

  American baseball player and therapist (b. 1930).

• Feb. 26 Richard Carpenter

  Richard Carpenter was a renowned American musician and half of the iconic Carpenters duo with his sister Karen.

• Feb. 29 Davy Jones

  Davy Jones was an English singer, actor, and musician, best known as a member of the pop rock band The Monkees, which gained international fame in the 1960s. [bio]