Deaths in February 1986

The following is a list of notable deaths in February 1986.

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.

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References

  1. ↑ "Olympedia – Max Kröckel". www.olympedia.org.
  2. ↑ Alva Myrdal, Nobel Woman, Dies in Sweden at 84
  3. ↑ "Olympedia – Lambert Redd". www.olympedia.org.
  4. ↑ Coach at Holy Cross Is Suicide by Hanging
  5. ↑ Mill Reef, the American-bred winner of the... (subscription required)
  6. ↑ Narciso Ramos Dies at 86; Served in Philippine Cabinet
  7. ↑ Author, Scholar Sylvia Lyons Render, 72
  8. ↑ George Sherman Jr., Leading Polo Official
  9. ↑ Tektronix co-founder dies at 72
  10. ↑ University founder dies
  11. ↑ Admiral, Kin of Columbus, Dies in Attack by Terrorists (subscription required)
  12. ↑ Ray Moyer, Winner of 3 Oscars for Designing Movie Sets, Dies at 87 (subscription required)
  13. ↑ Minour Yamasaki, Architect of World Trade Center, Dies
  14. ↑ Former Northrop, NASA Official : Rites Wednesday for John F. McCarthy Jr. (subscription required)
  15. ↑ "Olympedia – Dick Southwood". www.olympedia.org.
  16. ↑ "Cecil Bryce Profile - Cricket Player Australia | Stats, Records, Video". ESPNcricinfo.
  17. ↑ "Alexander Ford Profile - Cricket Player Scotland | Stats, Records, Video". ESPNcricinfo.
  18. ↑ Alexis Obolensky
  19. ↑ A.N. Pritzker, 90, Hyatt Hotel Chain Owner
  20. ↑ Cabanillas, Diego (May 3, 2025). "El Vampiro de Breña: El escalofriante caso del hombre que mató a su familia y fue asesinado por su psicólogo". La República (in Spanish). Retrieved May 26, 2026.
  21. ↑ "Olympedia – Eleonora Kaminskaitė". www.olympedia.org.
  22. ↑ "Olympedia – Tauno Kovanen". www.olympedia.org.
  23. ↑ Ben Nye Sr.; Noted Movie Makeup Artist (subscription required)
  24. ↑ Brian Aherne, 83; Stage and Film Star Admired for Suavity
  25. ↑ James Dillon, 83, Dies; Ex-Chief of Irish Party
  26. ↑ Frank Herbert is Dead at 65; Author of the 'Dune' Novels
  27. ↑ Horace S. Manges, 87, Copyright Law Expert
  28. ↑ Jean Goodwin Ames, 82; Muralist and Professor (subscription required)
  29. ↑ Russian poet George Ivask, a retired University of Massachusetts...
  30. ↑ Gen. John Throckmorton, commanded MacDill unit
  31. ↑ Dr. Ernest Borek
  32. ↑ Dorcas Brigham obituary
  33. ↑ Retired bank executive Ransom M. Cook is dead
  34. ↑ Edmund Rubbra Dead at 84; A Prolific English Composer
  35. ↑ Dr. Cornelis de Kiewit, Ex-Head of 2 Colleges
  36. ↑ Rustin McIntosh Dies; Ex-Chief of Pediatrics
  37. ↑ Wiley T. Buchanan Jr.; Former Protocol Chief
  38. ↑ Howard da Silva Dies at 76; Actor, Director and Author
  39. ↑ Joseph Duell, A Lead Dancer for the New York City
  40. ↑ Harry Van Arsdale Jr. Dies at 80; Led City's Central Labor Council
  41. ↑ "Olympedia – Albert Joris". www.olympedia.org.
  42. ↑ Jiddu Krishnamurti, 90, is Dead; Religious Philosopher from India
  43. ↑ Red Ruffing, 81, Star Pitcher on 7 Yankee Pennant Teams
  44. ↑ Paul Stewart is Dead at 77; Stage, Screen and TV Actor
  45. ↑ Nelson Cavaquinho, 74, a composer and singer… (subscription required)
  46. ↑ Adolfo Celi Dies at 64; An Actor and Director
  47. ↑ James O. Eastland is Dead at 81; Leading Senate Foe of Integration
  48. ↑ Tommy Bell, Former NFL Referee, Is Dead at 63 (subscription required)
  49. ↑ "Olympedia – Bert Schneider". www.olympedia.org.
  50. ↑ Spy for China Found Suffocated in Prison, Apparently a Suicide
  51. ↑ ‘Oldest Man’ Dies in Japan at 120
  52. ↑ Helen Hooven Santmyer, 90, Author and Educator, Dies
  53. ↑ Louis Silberkleit, Co-Founder of Archie Comics, Dies at 81
  54. ↑ Ida Lublenski Ehrlich, 99; Playwright and Producer
  55. ↑ Soccer`s Guelker Dies at Age 62
  56. ↑ Philip J. Lang is Dead at 74; Orchestrator and Composer
  57. ↑ Edwin S. Lowe, 75; Toy Manufacturer Popularized Bingo
  58. ↑ Christian H. Armbruster Dies; Ex-Legislator From Yonkers
  59. ↑ T.C. Douglas is Dead at 81; A Canadian Socialist Leader
  60. ↑ Harold L. George, Ex-Beverly Hills Mayor, Dies at 93 (subscription required)
  61. ↑ "Olympedia – Gertrude Meredith". www.olympedia.org.
  62. ↑ Bakjian, Commissioner of Officials at ’84 Olympics, Dies at 71 (subscription required)
  63. ↑ Mrs. Lillian Wright
  64. ↑ Jacques Plante Dies; All-Star Goaltender Played 18 Seasons
  65. ↑ William Dollar, 78, Dancer, Choreographer and Teacher
  66. ↑ Laura Z. Hobson, Author, Dies at 85
  67. ↑ Olof Palme, Aristocrat Turned Socialist, Dominated the Politics of Sweden