Celebrities who died in February 2024

The actor and comedian Richard Lewis died at the age of 76 from a heart attack. CNN reports that the star, who appeared in the 'Larry Davis' sitcom until February 18, 2024, was diagnosed with Parkinson's a year ago.

In the photo, Lewis and Larry Davis (right).

Alexei Navalny, an important opposition leader of Russian President Vladimir Putin, died in the 'Polar Wolf Prison' in Siberia under ambiguous circumstances. In the two weeks that followed, thousands of Russians gathered to remember him, and some of them were detained.

This English TV presenter, part of the duo 'the Hairy Bikers' with Si King, passed away at the age of 66 from cancer. He made cooking programs and appeared on 'Strictly Come Dancing.' With King, he launched 'The Hairy Bikers Diet Club'.

First known as the assistant of famous wrestler Ted DiBiase (left in the photo), Virgil made a name for himself in the World Wrestling Federation (later WWE) in the late 80s and early 90s. He would also appear as an actor in several films until his star status faded and he retired. Virgil (Mike Jones) died at the age of 61 from dementia and a series of strokes.

Country music star Toby Keith, who sold nearly 40 million records over the course of his career, died at the age of 62 due to stomach cancer.

Catherine Janice Ipsan was an American singer-songwriter known as Cat Janice. She became famous for sharing her experience with a deadly form of cancer on social media. Her song 'Dance You Outta My Head' went viral shortly before she died at age 31, leaving behind a son to whom the royalties of the hit song will go.

At the age of 76, the American actor and American football player Carl Weathers left this world. His acting career ran from movie blockbusters in the 'Rocky' series to a special role in the series 'The Mandalorian.' As explained in a statement, Weathers died peacefully in his sleep.

Thomas Kingston, husband of Lady Gabriella Windsor, who's the daughter of Prince Michael of Kent and second cousin of King Charles III of England, was found dead by emergency services in Gloucestershire on February 25. Not much has been disclosed about the cause of death, although several media have suggested that he took his own life. He was 45 years old.

This athlete was the marathon world record holder at the time of his death, age 24. He was driving near Kaptagat, Kenya, when he lost control over the car and had a deadly accident. His coach, the Rwandanese Gervais Hakizimana, was with him in the car and also died.

Singer Peter Anthony Morgan, vocalist of the reggae band Morgan Heritage, died at the age of 46, according to his family in a statement published on social media. The cause of death was not specified.

Canadian actor Kenneth Mitchell, who suffered from Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS), died at the age of 49. According to his family in a statement, "Ken faced a series of awful challenges from AL"

The British footballer Stan Bowles, who played more than 560 games in English football and five times with the England national team, died at the age of 75. He had been diagnosed with Alzheimer's some time ago.

The French fashion designer Claude Montana, who stood out in the 1980s along with other designers of Thierry Mugler and Christian Lacroix, died at age 76 in the Bretonneau Hospital in Paris.

At the age of 48, Canadian actor Chris Gauthier, who we have seen in series such as 'Supernatural', 'Once Upon a Time,' and 'Smallville', passed away. He had two children with his partner Erin.

The Brazilian racer Wilson Fittipaldi, older brother of the legendary Emerson Fittipaldi, died at the age of 80 from cardiac arrest. He had been in hospital since December 2023 after choking on a piece of meat during Christmas Day.

At the age of 93, the American actress Jackie Loughery died in Los Angeles. In 1952, she was the first winner of the Miss United States beauty pageant and ended up ninth in the Miss Universe competition.

John Duff Lowe, member of the band The Quarry Men (formed by three out of the four Beatles, and thus considered its predecessor in the 50s), died at the age of 81.

The English goalkeeper Paul Bradshaw, who played for different British clubs between 1973 and 1992, died at the age of 67. Beyond 'health issues,' the cause of his death was not disclosed.

Another British player who left us in February is Charlie Strutton. He died at the young age of 34, but the cause of his death was not revealed.

This French actress lived for 101 years. She died in the National House of Artists in Nogent-sur-Marne, a residence for retired artists, near Paris. One of her famous movies was 'Devil in the Flesh'(1947).

The British film and television actress Pamela Salem (born in Bombay in 1944) left us at the age of 80 in her home in Surfside, Florida. She was known for the James Bond film 'Never Say Never Again' and for the 'Doctor Who' series, among many others.

London musician Bobby Tench was 79 years old when he passed away. Over the course of his decades-long career, he played in the Jeff Beck Group and with Van Morrison, among others.

At the age of 83, the socialite Ira von Fürstenberg, daughter of the German prince Tassilo von Fürstenberg and the Italian Clara Agnelli, died in Rome. She was married to the Spanish prince Alfonso of Hohenlohe-Langenburg, with whom she had two children.

Kenyan athlete Henry Rono was 72 years old when he died in a hospital in the Kenyan capital Nairobi. The causes of his death have not been revealed.

At the age of 92, the French actor Gérard Barray, known for films such as 'The Three Musketeers' ('Les trois mousquetaires')  in 1961, died in the Spanish city of Marbella.

Adult film actress Kagney Linn passed away at the young age of 36, presumably, according to media such as TMZ, by taking her own life.

American YouTuber Muudea Sedik, better known as Twomad, was found unconscious in his home on February 13. The Los Angeles County Medical Examiner certified his death but did not disclose the cause. He was only 23 years old.

Photo: Twomad / YouTube

The German actress and singer Johanna von Koczian died at the age of 90. She won multiple awards for her work in German-language cinema and was also the regular dubbing actress for films with Elizabeth Taylor, Bibi Andersson, and other international stars.

British DJ and BBC radio host Steve Wright died at the age of 69. When announcing the loss, his brother Laurence suggested that Wright's lifestyle and diet may have had to do with his death, stating that Steve "could have looked after himself better."

Former Scottish footballer Peter Handyside died at the age of 49 from a cause that is so far undisclosed.

The Mexican singer Jesús Cárdenas, better known as Chuy Montana, was found lifeless with signs of violence on his body and his hands tied. According to media outlets such as El País, he had previously been kidnapped in the State of Baja California. The singer was only 25 years old.

Photo: chuymontana_ / Instagram

The American musician, actor, and presenter died of heart disease at the age of 66. When he died, he was aboard the Outlaw Country Cruise in San Juan, Puerto Rico.

The former president of the Republic of Chile died in a helicopter accident. The 74-year-old retired politician was flying the helicopter himself.

The Italian aristocrat Victor Emmanuel of Savoy, son of the last king of Italy, died at the age of 86 in a Geneva Hospital.

The American actor Don Murray was nominated for an Oscar as Best Supporting Actor in 1957 for his role in 'Bus Stop'. He died at the age of 94 after a long and successful career.

At 75 years old, the American soprano and actress Wilhelmenia Fernandez passed away from cancer. The news was revealed by her daughter, Sheena M. Fernández.

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