Deaths in February 2005

List of notable deaths in a month

The following is a list of The following is a list of notable deaths in February 2005.

Entries for each day are listed alphabetically by surname. A typical entry lists information in the following sequence:

  • Name, age, country of citizenship at birth, subsequent country of citizenship (if applicable), reason for notability, cause of death (if known), and reference.

February 2005

1

  • Edward D. Freis, 92, American physician.[1]
  • Edward Hay, 13th Marquess of Tweeddale, 57, Scottish aristocrat.
  • Anderl Heckmair, 98, Austrian mountaineer, made first ascent of the Eiger north face.
  • Øivind Johnsen, 82, Norwegian sports journalist and actor.
  • Melanie Morse MacQuarrie, 59, Scottish-born Canadian actress, heart attack.
  • Franco Mannino, 80, Italian film and classical composer.
  • John Vernon, 72, Canadian-American actor (Animal House, Dirty Harry, The Outlaw Josey Wales), following heart surgery.
  • Sir Jean-Pierre Warner, 80, British jurist.
  • Richard Wolfson, 49, British musician and journalist.

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  • Birgitte Federspiel, 79, Danish actress (Babette's Feast).
  • Miklós Kovacsics, 51, Hungarian Olympic handball player.
  • Svein Kvia, 57, Norwegian footballer.
  • Magomed Omarov, Russian politician, deputy Interior Minister of Dagestan.[2]
  • Max Schmeling, 99, German world heavyweight boxing champion.
  • Sir Edward Wright, 98, British mathematician.

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  • Denise Berthoud, 88, Swiss lawyer.
  • Max Faulkner, 88, British golfer.
  • Henry Grunwald, 82, Austrian-American journalist and diplomat, former managing editor of TIME and U.S. ambassador to Austria (1988–1990).[46]
  • Witness Mangwende, 59, Zimbabwean politician and diplomat, Minister of Foreign Affairs (1981–1987)
  • Jef Raskin, 61, American creator of the Apple Macintosh, pancreatic cancer.
  • Johnny Williams, 77, American football player.

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References

  1. ^ Jeremy Pearce (February 4, 2005). "E. D. Freis, Expert on Risks of Hypertension, Dies at 92". The New York Times. p. B 7. Retrieved February 17, 2021.
  2. ^ "Minister assassinated in Dagestan". Al Jazeera. February 2, 2005. Retrieved December 30, 2012.
  3. ^ Margalit Fox (February 13, 2005). "Karl Linn, Architect of Urban Landscapes, Dies at 81". The New York Times. p. 1 47. Retrieved February 17, 2021.
  4. ^ Carol Kaesuk Yoon (February 5, 2005). "Ernst Mayr, Pioneer in Tracing Geography's Role in the Origin of Species, Dies at 100". The New York Times. p. A 15. Retrieved February 17, 2021.
  5. ^ "Sutton, James Patrick, (1915-2005)". Biographical Directory of the U.S. Congress. Retrieved March 30, 2018.
  6. ^ Richard Goldstein (February 10, 2005). "Stephen R. Gregg, 90, Dies; Received the Medal of Honor". The New York Times. p. C 16. Retrieved February 17, 2021.
  7. ^ "Lanzó en Grandes Ligas, Japón y Venezuela". ESPN Deportes (in Spanish). February 5, 2005. Retrieved March 30, 2018.
  8. ^ Wolfgang Saxon (April 4, 2005). "Guenter Reimann, Economic Publisher, Is Dead at 100". The New York Times. p. B 7. Retrieved February 17, 2021.
  9. ^ Allan Kozinn (February 9, 2005). "Lazar Berman, Pianist Known for Powerful Style, Dies at 74". The New York Times. p. C 19. Retrieved February 17, 2021.
  10. ^ Anne Midgette (February 8, 2005). "Karl Haas, Radio Ambassador of Classical Music, Dies at 91". The New York Times. p. C 19. Retrieved February 17, 2021.
  11. ^ "John Patterson, Director on 'Sopranos,' Dies at 64". The New York Times. February 11, 2005. p. C 14. Retrieved February 17, 2021.
  12. ^ Jeremy Pearce (February 14, 2005). "Jeremy Swan Is Dead at 82; Cardiologist and Innovator". The New York Times. p. A 18. Retrieved February 17, 2021.
  13. ^ Wolfgang Saxon (February 11, 2005). "Edward R. Dudley, 93, Civil Rights Advocate and Judge, Dies". The New York Times. p. C 14. Retrieved February 17, 2021.
  14. ^ Ben Ratliff (February 10, 2005). "Jimmy Smith, Jazz Organist and Pioneer, Is Dead at 76". The New York Times. p. C 17. Retrieved February 17, 2021.
  15. ^ Ben Sisario (February 14, 2005). "Tyrone Davis, Singer of Soul Songs Tinged With the Blues, Dies at 66". The New York Times. p. A 19. Retrieved February 17, 2021.
  16. ^ "Archpriest Sergei Hackel". The Telegraph. February 18, 2005.
  17. ^ "Robert Kearns, 77, Inventor of Intermittent Wipers, Dies". The New York Times. Associated Press. February 26, 2005. Retrieved March 30, 2018.
  18. ^ "BBC producer shot dead in Somalia". BBC News. February 9, 2005. Retrieved March 30, 2018.
  19. ^ Joshua Brockman (February 14, 2005). "Fritz Scholder, Painter of American Indians, Dies at 67". The New York Times. p. A 19. Retrieved February 17, 2021.
  20. ^ Margalit Fox (February 18, 2005). "Samuel Alderson, Crash-Test Dummy Inventor, Dies at 90". The New York Times. p. A 25. Retrieved March 30, 2018.
  21. ^ Allan Kozinn (February 16, 2005). "Sixten Ehrling, Accomplished Conductor, Is Dead at 86". The New York Times. p. B 9. Retrieved February 17, 2021.
  22. ^ Christopher Lehmann-Haupt (February 16, 2005). "Sister Lucia, 97, Last Survivor of Visionary Children of Fátima, Dies". The New York Times. p. B 9. Retrieved February 17, 2021.
  23. ^ "Victor Emery". ESPN CricInfo. Retrieved March 30, 2018.
  24. ^ Susan Sachs (February 15, 2005). "Rafik Hariri, Ex-Premier of Lebanon, Dies at 60". The New York Times. p. A 17. Retrieved February 17, 2021.
  25. ^ Jennifer Bayot (February 17, 2005). "Otto Plaschkes, 75, Producer of 'Georgy Girl' and Other Films, Dies". The New York Times. p. C 15. Retrieved February 17, 2021.
  26. ^ Frank Litsky (February 16, 2005). "Dick Weber, Early Star and Ambassador of Bowling, Dies at 75". The New York Times. p. B 9. Retrieved February 17, 2021.
  27. ^ Mary Duenwald (February 18, 2005). "Paul E. Lacy, 81, Innovator in Treatment of Type 1 Diabetes, Dies". The New York Times. p. A 25. Retrieved February 17, 2021.
  28. ^ Peter Keepnews (March 13, 2005). "Bill Potts, 76, Big Band Arranger, Pianist and Teacher of Theory, Dies". The New York Times. p. 1 46. Retrieved February 17, 2021.
  29. ^ Anne Midgette (February 17, 2005). "Marcello Viotti, Conductor, Dies at 50". The New York Times. p. C 15. Retrieved February 17, 2021.
  30. ^ Margalit Fox (March 2, 2005). "Peter Foy, Who Sent Performers Flying, Dies at 79". The New York Times. p. D 8. Retrieved February 17, 2021.
  31. ^ Jennifer Bayot (February 24, 2005). "Uli Derickson, 60, Flight Attendant Who Helped Airline Hostages, Dies". The New York Times. p. B 10. Retrieved February 17, 2021.
  32. ^ Christopher Lehmann-Haupt (February 27, 2005). "Gwendolyn Knight, 91, Artist Who Blossomed Late in Life, Is Dead". The New York Times. p. 1 40. Retrieved February 17, 2021.
  33. ^ Roberta Smith (February 25, 2005). "Harald Szeemann, 71, Curator of Groundbreaking Shows, Dies". The New York Times. p. A 21. Retrieved February 17, 2021.
  34. ^ Richard Severo (February 21, 2005). "John Raitt, 88, Star of 'Carousel' and 'Pajama Game,' Dies". The New York Times. p. A 17. Retrieved February 17, 2021.
  35. ^ Michael Slackman (February 22, 2005). "Hunter S. Thompson, Outlaw Journalist, Is Dead at 67". The New York Times. p. B 9. Retrieved February 17, 2021.
  36. ^ Anne Midgette (February 24, 2005). "Ara Berberian, Bass Singer in Opera and Musical Theater, Dies at 74". The New York Times. p. B 11. Retrieved February 17, 2021.
  37. ^ Jennifer Bayot (March 5, 2005). "Isabelle Goldenson, a Voice for People With Cerebral Palsy, Dies at 84". The New York Times. p. A 11. Retrieved February 17, 2021.
  38. ^ Wolfgang Saxon (February 23, 2005). "G. Cabrera Infante, 75, a Cuban Novelist in Exile, Dies". The New York Times. p. C 19. Retrieved February 17, 2021.
  39. ^ Christopher Lehmann-Haupt (February 24, 2005). "David Bradford, 66, Economist Who Advocated Tax Reform, Dies". The New York Times. p. B 11. Retrieved February 17, 2021.
  40. ^ Frank Litsky (February 23, 2005). "Reggie Roby, a Proficient and Durable N.F.L. Punter, Dies at 43". The New York Times. p. C 19. Retrieved February 17, 2021.
  41. ^ Wolfgang Saxon (February 25, 2005). "Harry Simeone, 94, Holiday Chorale Conductor, Dies". The New York Times. p. A 21. Retrieved February 17, 2021.
  42. ^ Christopher Lehmann-Haupt (February 24, 2005). "Simone Simon, Actress in 'Cat People' Horror Film, Dies at 93". The New York Times. p. B 11. Retrieved February 17, 2021.
  43. ^ Wolfgang Saxon (March 1, 2005). "Sumner Gerard, 88, Legislator in Montana and Ambassador, Dies". The New York Times. p. A 17. Retrieved February 17, 2021.
  44. ^ Edward Wyatt (February 25, 2005). "Hugh Nibley, Outspoken Mormon Scholar, Dies at 94". The New York Times. p. A 21. Retrieved February 17, 2021.
  45. ^ Robert D. McFadden (February 28, 2005). "Peter Benenson, Founder of Amnesty Group, Dies at 83". The New York Times. p. B 11. Retrieved February 17, 2021.
  46. ^ Richard Severo (February 27, 2005). "Henry A. Grunwald, Editor Who Brought Change to Time Magazine, Dies at 82". The New York Times. p. 1 39. Retrieved February 17, 2021.
  47. ^ "Ed Clary (obituary)". The State. March 2, 2005 – via Newspapers.com. Open access icon
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