Famous people and celebrities who died on February 18

Welcome to Takemeback.to's page dedicated to remembering the celebrities and famous people who passed away on February 18. 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.

• 1294 Kublai Khan

  Grandson of Genghis Khan, he established the Yuan Dynasty in China.

• 1546 Martin Luther

  German reformer who was ordained as a roman catholic priest, but he left the church in 1519 to deny papal supreme power.

• 1902 Charles Tiffany

  Tiffany & co.

• 1933 James J. Corbett

  American boxer and actor (b. 1866).

• 1945 Ivan Chernyakhovsky

  Soviet military commander and Army General who was one of the youngest generals in the Red Army during World War II.

• 1957 Dedan Kimathi

  Kenyan anti-colonial rebel leader who played a crucial role in the Mau Mau uprising against British colonial rule.

• 1960 Gertrude Vanderbilt

  American stage actress (b. ).

• 1964 Joseph-Armand Bombardier

  Joseph-Armand Bombardier was a pioneering Canadian inventor and industrialist who founded Bombardier Inc.

• 1966 Robert Rossen

  Robert Rossen was an acclaimed American film director, screenwriter, and producer known for significant Hollywood works like 'All the King's...

• 1967 Robert Oppenheimer

  Renowned American physicist who led the Manhattan Project's atomic bomb development during World War II.

• 1975 Raymond Moley

  American political figure and advisor to President Franklin D. Roosevelt.

• 1976 Joseph Henabery

  Actor/director (cobra) dies at 88.

• 1977 Andy Devine

  Andy Devine was an American character actor known for his distinctive raspy voice and comedic roles in film and television, particularly from the 1930s through the 1960s. [bio]

• 1980 Gale Robbins

  Gale Robbins was an American singer and actress, best known for her roles in film and television during the 1940s and 1950s. She appeared in notable movies such as 'The Barkleys of Broadway' and 'Calamity Jane', and was also recognized for her performances in various television series. [bio]

• 1982 Ngaio Marsh

  New zealand author (b. 1895).

• 1990 Hulk

  Famous Brazilian footballer known for his powerful playing style and successful career in international soccer.

• 1995 Yank Lawson

  Yank Lawson was a prominent American jazz trumpeter known for his performances in the swing era, particularly famous for his work in 'Stormy...

• 1996 Brian Daley

  American science fiction author known for his novel 'The Doomfarers of Coramonde' and contributions to the Star Wars expanded universe,...

• 2000 Alla Rakha

  Legendary Indian tabla maestro who revolutionized world music by introducing classical Indian percussion to global audiences.

• 2001 Dale Earnhardt

  Legendary NASCAR driver known as 'The Intimidator', Dale Earnhardt was a seven-time Winston Cup Series champion who revolutionized stock car...

• 2001 Eddie Mathews

  Eddie Mathews was a Hall of Fame baseball player who spent most of his career with the Milwaukee Braves, forming a legendary home run duo...

• 2001 Balthus

  Renowned Polish-French painter known for his controversial and provocative artworks, with a unique style that challenged traditional...

• 2004 Jean Rouch

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

• 2008 Alain Robbe-Grillet

  French novelist, filmmaker, and literary theorist who pioneered the Nouveau Roman movement, challenging traditional narrative structures and...

• 2013 Otto Beisheim

  German businessman and philanthropist who founded Metro AG, a major international wholesale and retail company.

• 2014 Maria Franziska von Trapp

  Member of the famous von Trapp Family Singers, immortalized in 'The Sound of Music', who lived from 1914 to 2014 and was part of the...

• 2017 Norma McCorvey

  Pivotal plaintiff in the landmark Roe v. Wade Supreme Court case that legalized abortion in the United States, a significant figure in...

• 2018 Gunter Blobel

  Renowned cell biologist who won the Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine in 1999 for his groundbreaking research on protein targeting and...

• 2018 Idrissa Ouedraogo

  Renowned Burkinabe film director who was a key figure in African cinema, known for his powerful storytelling and cultural representation...

• 2020 Flavio Bucci

  Prominent Italian actor who appeared in numerous films and television shows between 1971 and 2020, known for his versatile acting career.