Deaths in February 1985

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The following is a list of notable deaths in February 1985.

Contents

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

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References

  1. ↑ Entrepreneur Joseph Meyerhoff, 85, Known for His Philanthropy, Dies (subscription required)
  2. ↑ Dr. Francis G. Slack, one of the American scientists...
  3. ↑ LOWRY
  4. ↑ FRANK OPPENHEIMER, NUCLEAR PHYSICIST, DIES
  5. ↑ High-Roller Found Dead
  6. ↑ Betsy Blackwell, Former Magazine Editor, Dies (subscription required)
  7. ↑ Justice Delahanty dies in Lewiston
  8. ↑ JOHN WEXLEY, 77, PLAYWRIGHT, SCREENWRITER AND AN AUTHOR
  9. ↑ Harry Lancaster, longtime Rupp aide, dies at 73
  10. ↑ British author James Hadley Chase dies
  11. ↑ Valley’s Former State Sen. Lou Cusanovich Dies (subscription required)
  12. ↑ Steve Crane, 68, Lana Turner’s Ex, Dies (subscription required)
  13. ↑ MURIEL GARDINER, WHO HELPED HUNDREDS ESCAPE NAZIS, DIES
  14. ↑ SHELOMO D. GOITEIN, A HEBRAIC SCHOLAR, DIES
  15. ↑ Race driver Francis Affleck of Charlotte, N.C., was killed...
  16. ↑ Matt Monro, Britain’s ‘Cockney Como,’ Dies at 54 (subscription required)
  17. ↑ VERA D. RUBIN, 73, IS DEAD; DID RESEARCH ON LONGEVITY
  18. ↑ SIR WILLIAM LYONS, 83 DIES; FOUNDED THE JAGUAR CONCERN
  19. ↑ Marvin Miller, Actor on TV; Appeared in 'The Millionaire'
  20. ↑ The Rev. Dr. Harold John Ockenga, a national leader...
  21. ↑ A memorial service will be held Saturday for Alfred...
  22. ↑ EDWARD K. GILL
  23. ↑ Harry Perry, 96; Cinematographer (subscription required)
  24. ↑ Wanda Tuchock, 86; Hollywood Film Writer (subscription required)
  25. ↑ BALLOONIST AND 5 KILLED IN PLANE
  26. ↑ NAT CALDWELL
  27. ↑ HENRY HATHAWAY DIES AT 86; DIRECTED MORE THAN 60 FILMS
  28. ↑ Frank A. Hooper Jr., the federal judge who ordered...
  29. ↑ Maldonado Gonzalez, Spanish Exile Leader (subscription required)
  30. ↑ Heinz Eric Roemheld Dies; Hollywood Film Composer
  31. ↑ Joseph M. Pernicone, Ex-Auxiliary Bishop
  32. ↑ Nick Colasanto Dead at 61; Played Bartender in 'Cheers'
  33. ↑ VAN LINGLE MUNGO, 73, DIES; COLORFUL PITCHER FOR DODGERS
  34. ↑ Man who claimed to be Hitler's son dies
  35. ↑ V.A. RICCIO, EX-COUNCILMAN
  36. ↑ Carol Brice, 68, a Contralto Who Sang Many Lead Roles
  37. ↑ HAROLD COOLIDGE, EXPERT ON EXOTIC MAMMALS
  38. ↑ LEONARD SPIGELGASS, A WRITER FOR BROADWAY AND HOLLYWOOD
  39. ↑ Methodist Bishop Fred Corson, 88
  40. ↑ Originator of Augsburg 'Christmas' book dies
  41. ↑ Former mayor of Savannah found dead
  42. ↑ SCURFIELD
  43. ↑ NATHAN CUMMINGS, 88, DIES; FOUNDED CONSOLIDATED FOODS
  44. ↑ Carol Sutton, former managing editor of the Louisville Courier-Journal,...
  45. ↑ ISSAC KASHDAN, CHESS PLAYER AND A MATCH ORGANIZER, DIES
  46. ↑ Dr. Silas J. Kloehn
  47. ↑ CLARENCE NASH IS DEAD AT 80; DONALD DUCK'S VOICE IN FILMS
  48. ↑ Nikolai N. Urvantsev, Soviet Arctic Geologist
  49. ↑ Francis O. Wilcox, 76; Ex-State Dept. Official
  50. ↑ Dr. William F. Windle, Neurology Researcher
  51. ↑ INA CLAIRE, 92, WHO BROUGHT COMIC ARTISTRY TO STAGE ROLES
  52. ↑ LOUIS HAYWARD, 75, SWASHBUCKLING HERO IN ADVENTURE FILMS
  53. ↑ Former middleweight boxer Tony Janiro, whose 96-bout career included...
  54. ↑ ROY LECRAW, 88; EX-ATLANTA MAYOR (subscription required)
  55. ↑ NATHAN PRITIKIN, WHOSE DIET MANY USED AGAINST HEART ILLS
  56. ↑ JOHN TRUMP DIES; ENGINEER WAS 78
  57. ↑ Tiger Kills Briton in India
  58. ↑ ALEXANDER SCOURBY, 71, DIES; ACTOR FAMOUS FOR HIS VOICE
  59. ↑ EFREM ZIMBALIST, VIOLINIST, DIES AT 94
  60. ↑ William R. Greer obituary (subscription required)
  61. ↑ Belford Lawson, Retired Lawyer, Is Dead at 83 (subscription required)
  62. ↑ Services are today for Boyd Tackett
  63. ↑ Film Editor Hal C. Kern Dies at 90 (subscription required)
  64. ↑ W.H. DIDDEL GOLF COURSE ARCHITECT (subscription required)
  65. ↑ Rudd Weatherwax, Man Who Taught ‘Lassie,’ Dies (subscription required)
  66. ↑ Italian skier Leonardo David died late Tuesday after remaining...
  67. ↑ TJALLING C. KOOPMANS, NOBEL HONOR WINNER
  68. ↑ BBC Executive Douglas Muggeridge Dies (subscription required)
  69. ↑ JOSEPH BULOFF, AN ACTOR, DIES; MAINSTAY OF YIDDISH THEATER
  70. ↑ Youth, 16, Held in Death of Actor David Huffman (subscription required)
  71. ↑ HENRY CABOT LODGE, 82, IS DEAD
  72. ↑ J. PAT O'MALLEY
  73. ↑ CHARITA BAUER, 62, TV ACTRESS