Famous people and celebrities who died on February 15

Welcome to Takemeback.to's page dedicated to remembering the celebrities and famous people who passed away on February 15. On this day, we honor the lives and legacies of notable figures from various fields who left an indelible mark on the world. Explore our list to learn about their remarkable contributions and celebrate their enduring impact.

• 1905 Lew Wallace

  American politician and general lawyer 11th governor of new mexico territory (d. 1905).

• 1911 Theodor Escherich

  Theodor Escherich was an Austrian-German pediatrician and bacteriologist who discovered the Escherichia coli (E.

• 1928 Herbert Asquith

  An english politician, he was the liberal prime minister for the united kingdom between 1908 and 1916.

• 1959 Owen Willans Richardson

  English physicist and academic, nobel prize laureate (b. 1879).

• 1965 Nat King Cole

  Legendary African American jazz pianist and singer known for iconic hits like 'Unforgettable' and 'Mona Lisa', who significantly influenced...

• 1966 Gerard Antoni Ciołek

  A notable Polish architect and architectural historian who made significant contributions to the preservation and study of historical...

• 1967 Antonio Moreno

  Spanish actor/director (it, careers) dies at 79.

• 1968 Little Walter

  Legendary blues harmonica player and singer who significantly influenced the Chicago blues scene and revolutionized harmonica playing...

• 1970 Hugh Dowding

  Scottish-british peerage.

• 1973 Wally Cox

  Wally Cox was an American actor and comedian best known for his role as the title character in the television series "Mister Peepers" and as the voice of the animated character Underdog. [bio]

• 1973 Tim Holt

  Tim Holt was an accomplished American actor known for his roles in Western films, including the classic 'The Treasure of the Sierra Madre'.

• 1981 Mike Bloomfield

  Mike Bloomfield was a legendary American blues and rock guitarist known for his innovative playing and deep understanding of urban blues...

• 1984 Ethel Merman

  Ethel Merman was an American actress, singer, and Broadway star renowned for her powerful voice and charismatic stage presence. She became an iconic figure in musical theatre, best known for her performances in classic Broadway productions. [bio]

• 1988 Richard Feynman

  American physicist and academic, nobel prize laureate (b. 1918).

• 1992 William Schuman

  Renowned American composer and music educator who served as president of the Juilliard School and Lincoln Center.

• 1996 McLean Stevenson

  Prominent American actor best known for his roles in television series like M*A*S*H.

• 1998 Martha Gellhorn

  Martha Gellhorn was a pioneering war correspondent and novelist who covered conflicts from the Spanish Civil War to World War II.

• 1999 Henry Way Kendall

  American physicist, photographer, and mountaineer, nobel prize laureate (d. 1999).

• 2002 Howard K. Smith

  Prominent American journalist and television news anchor who played a significant role in broadcast journalism during the mid-20th century.

• 2005 Sam Francis

  Sam Francis was a prominent American abstract expressionist painter and printmaker known for his colorful, large-scale works.

• 2005 Pierre Bachelet

  Renowned French singer-songwriter who was known for his soft, romantic musical style and significant contributions to French pop music in...

• 2012 Cyril Domb

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

• 2016 George Gaynes

  George Gaynes was a Finnish-American actor and singer best known for his roles as Commandant Eric Lassard in the 'Police Academy' film series and as Henry Warnimont on the television series 'Punky Brewster.' [bio]

• 2019 Lee Radziwill

  Lee Radziwill was a prominent American socialite and interior designer, best known as the sister of Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis.

• 2022 Bappi Lahiri

  Legendary Indian music composer, singer, and record producer who was a prominent figure in Bollywood music for decades.

• 2023 Raquel Welch

  Raquel Welch was an American actress and model best known for her roles in 1960s and 1970s films, where she became an international sex symbol and pop culture icon. [bio]