Famous people and celebrities who died in February 2013

This page is dedicated to commemorating the celebrities and famous people who passed away in February 2013. 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 Ed Koch

  Prominent American politician who served as the 105th Mayor of New York City from 1978 to 1989, known for his distinctive personality and...

• Feb. 2 Chris Kyle

  Chris Kyle was a highly decorated United States Navy SEAL sniper, considered the most lethal sniper in U.S.

• Feb. 3 Oscar Feltsman

  Oscar Feltsman was a notable Ukrainian-Russian composer and pianist who contributed to the classical music landscape of the 20th century.

• Feb. 4 Reg Presley

  Lead singer of the British rock band The Troggs, known for their hit song 'Wild Thing'.

• Feb. 4 Donald Byrd

  Renowned American jazz trumpeter who was a pivotal figure in hard bop during the late 1950s and early 1960s.

• Feb. 5 Stanley Cohen

  Renowned biochemist who won the Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine for his groundbreaking discovery of epidermal growth factor, which...

• Feb. 6 Menachem Elon

  Prominent Israeli jurist and academic who made significant contributions to Israeli law and served as a Deputy President of the Supreme...

• Feb. 8 Giovanni Cheli

  Giovanni Cheli was a prominent Roman Catholic theologian and diplomat who served as a Vatican representative and archbishop.

• Feb. 8 Nevin Scrimshaw

  Renowned American nutrition scientist and professor emeritus at MIT who made significant contributions to global nutrition research and...

• Feb. 9 Richard Artschwager

  Richard Artschwager was an influential American artist known for blurring boundaries between painting, sculpture, and furniture design.

• Feb. 9 Keiko Fukuda

  First woman to receive a 9th-degree black belt in judo, she was a pioneering martial artist who dedicated her life to teaching and promoting...

• Feb. 13 Yuko Tojo

  Daughter of Hideki Tojo, the infamous Prime Minister of Japan during World War II, who was a key figure in Japan's wartime leadership and...

• Feb. 14 Reeva Steenkamp

  Reeva Steenkamp was a South African model tragically killed by her boyfriend Oscar Pistorius in a high-profile murder case that shocked the...

• Feb. 14 Ronald Dworkin

  Prominent American legal philosopher and scholar who made significant contributions to legal and political theory, particularly in the areas...

• Feb. 17 Richard Briers

  Richard Briers was a distinguished English actor of stage, television, film, and radio, best known for his comedic and dramatic roles throughout a career spanning over five decades. [bio]

• Feb. 17 Debbie Ford

  Influential self-help author and spiritual teacher who wrote transformative books about personal growth and shadow work.

• Feb. 17 Mindy McCready

  Mindy McCready was a prominent American country music singer who rose to fame in the 1990s with hit songs like 'Guys Do It All the Time',...

• Feb. 19 Armen Alchian

  Armen Alchian was a renowned American economist and professor at UCLA, widely recognized for his significant contributions to microeconomic...

• Feb. 19 Donald Richie

  Renowned American-Japanese cultural critic, author, and expert on Japanese cinema who significantly contributed to Western understanding of...

• Feb. 19 Robert C. Richardson

  Prize laureate for their discovery of superfluidity in helium-3.

• Feb. 22 Wolfgang Sawallisch

  Renowned German classical music conductor and pianist who led the Bavarian State Opera and Philadelphia Orchestra, known for his exceptional...

• Feb. 23 Julien Ries

  Belgian cardinal who served the Catholic Church during the mid-20th century, known for his theological contributions and ecclesiastical...

• Feb. 26 Stéphane Hessel

  German-French diplomat, resistance fighter, and human rights activist who became famous for his influential pamphlet 'Time for Outrage'.

• Feb. 27 Dale Robertson

  Dale Robertson was an American actor best known for starring in television and film Westerns from the 1950s to the 1980s, including the popular TV series 'Tales of Wells Fargo'. [bio]

• Feb. 27 Van Cliburn

  Legendary American classical pianist who achieved international fame by winning the Tchaikovsky Piano Competition in Moscow during the Cold...

• Feb. 27 Ramon Dekkers

  Ramon Dekkers was a legendary Dutch kickboxer renowned for his aggressive fighting style and multiple world championships in Muay Thai.

• Feb. 28 Donald A Glaser

  Renowned physicist who won the Nobel Prize in 1960 for inventing the bubble chamber, a groundbreaking device for detecting subatomic...