Deaths in February 1989

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The following is a list of notable deaths in February 1989.

Contents

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

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  6. Elaine de Kooning, Artist and Teacher, Dies at 68. N.Y. Times. Retrieved 19 May 2024.
  7. "Grace Hayes, 93, Dies; Stage and Film Actress" . The New York Times . February 4, 1989. p. 1 32. Retrieved May 18, 2024.
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  29. "Joe Morrison, 51, Former Giant" . The New York Times . February 6, 1989. p. D 12. Retrieved March 28, 2024.
  30. Killer Joe Piro, Who Popularized Discotheque Dancing, Dies at 68. New York Times. Retrieved 19 May 2024.
  31. Joseph G. Raposo Is Dead at 51; Helped to Create 'Sesame Street'. New York Times. Retrieved 19 May 2024.
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  34. Andre Cayatte, Film Maker, Is Dead at 80. New York Times. Retrieved 19 May 2024.
  35. Jennifer Dunning (February 7, 1989). "Ron Field, a Tony Award Winner For His Choreography, Dies at 55" . The New York Times . p. B 8. Retrieved March 28, 2024.
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  40. Eric Pace (February 7, 1989). "Barbara Tuchman Dead at 77; A Pulitzer-Winning Historian" . The New York Times . p. A 1. Retrieved March 28, 2024.
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  45. "William C. Steere, 81, Botanist and Teacher" . The New York Times . February 8, 1989. p. B 8. Retrieved July 4, 2023.
  46. Simon Virsaladze, 80, Designer. New York Times. Retrieved 19 May 2024.
  47. "Mal Bross Stats, Height, Weight, Position, Draft, College". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved October 5, 2025.
  48. "Olympedia – Johnny Coward". www.olympedia.org. Retrieved October 5, 2025.
  49. Susan Heller Anderson (February 10, 1989). "Webster B. Todd Is Dead at 89; Ex-Leader of Jersey Republicans" . The New York Times . p. D 19. Retrieved March 28, 2024.
  50. Ken Adachi. University of Colorado Boulder. Retrieved 19 May 2024.
  51. "Article clipped from The Times and Democrat". The Times and Democrat. February 11, 1989. p. 4. Retrieved October 5, 2025.
  52. TEZUKA, Osamu 1928-1989. Encyclopedia.com. Retrieved 19 May 2024.
  53. Glenn Fowler (February 11, 1989). "Irving Brown, 77, U.S. Specialist On International Labor Movement" . The New York Times . p. 1 33. Retrieved March 28, 2024.
  54. Agustín Ramos Calero: The Borinqueneers’ “One Man Army”. U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. Retrieved 19 May 2024.
  55. Wayne L. Hays of Ohio Dies at 77; Scandal Ended Career in Congress. New York Times. Retrieved 19 May 2024.
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  57. "Dan Kelly, Hockey Announcer, 52" . The New York Times . February 11, 1989. p. 1 33. Retrieved March 28, 2024.
  58. Constance L. Hays (February 11, 1989). "Emily Kimbrough, 90, Magazine Editor And Popular Author" . The New York Times . p. 1 33. Retrieved May 18, 2024.
  59. H. Ryman; Illustrated Disneyland Plans. Los Angeles Times. Retrieved 19 May 2024.
  60. "Olympedia – Sepp Schneeberger". www.olympedia.org. Retrieved October 7, 2025.
  61. Peter B. Flint (February 13, 1989). "Gen. Charles Bolte, Ex-Army Vice Chief Of Staff, Dies at 93" . The New York Times . p. D 13. Retrieved March 28, 2024.
  62. "T.E.B. Clarke, Writer, Dies at 81" . The New York Times . February 15, 1989. p. A 24. Retrieved March 28, 2024.
  63. "Leon Festinger, 69, New School Professor" . The New York Times . February 12, 1989. p. 1 44. Retrieved March 28, 2024.
  64. George O'Hanlon, 76, George Jetson's Voice. New York Times. Retrieved 19 May 2024.
  65. "Olympedia – André Rolet". www.olympedia.org. Retrieved October 7, 2025.
  66. Sheikh Shakhbout ibn Sultan Al Nahyan. Britannica. Retrieved 19 May 2024.
  67. Herbert Mitgang (February 17, 1989). "Thomas Bernhard Is Dead at 58; His Last Play Enraged Austrians" . The New York Times . p. D 19. Retrieved March 28, 2024.
  68. "Olympedia – Eduard Braeseke". www.olympedia.org. Retrieved October 5, 2025.
  69. Pat Finucane's murder: a pitiless act and a political storm. The Guardian. Retrieved 19 May 2024.
  70. "Australian Football - Gordon Kramer - Player Bio". australianfootball.com. Retrieved October 6, 2025.
  71. "Euel Moore Stats, Height, Weight, Position, Rookie Status & More". Baseball-Reference.com. Retrieved October 7, 2025.
  72. Family remembers Stanley Cup win. The Peterborough Examiner. Retrieved 19 May 2024.
  73. "Hal Broda Stats, Height, Weight, Position, Draft, College". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved October 5, 2025.
  74. "Olympedia – Thorbjørn Frydenlund". www.olympedia.org. Retrieved October 5, 2025.
  75. "Dud Harris Stats, Height, Weight, Position, Draft, College". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved October 5, 2025.
  76. Willie “Hip Linkchain” Richard. Headstone. Retrieved 19 May 2024.
  77. "Australian Football - Aubrey Martyn - Player Bio". australianfootball.com. Retrieved October 6, 2025.
  78. Aubrey Menen, 76, Indian Critic, Novelist and Essayist From Britain. New York Times. Retrieved 25 May 2024.
  79. Glenn Collins (February 16, 1989). "Richard Roud, 59, First Director Of New York Film Festival, Dies" . The New York Times . p. B 18. Retrieved May 18, 2024.
  80. Geoff Selby. https://www.rugbyleagueproject.org/ . Retrieved 19 May 2024.
  81. Jon Pareles (February 14, 1989). "Dave Tarras, 95, Clarinetist, Dies; Purveyor of Klezmer Dance" . The New York Times . p. B 6. Retrieved March 28, 2024.
  82. James Bond, Ornithologist, 89; Fleming Adopted Name for 007. New York Times. Retrieved 20 May 2024.
  83. Vincent Crane. Headstone. Retrieved 20 May 2024.
  84. "Olympedia – Duncan Gregg". www.olympedia.org. Retrieved October 5, 2025.
  85. "Mike Riordan Stats, Height, Weight, Position, Draft, College". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved October 7, 2025.
  86. Hüseyin Akbaş. Olympedia. Retrieved 20 May 2024.
  87. "Olympedia – Jorge de Cárdenas". www.olympedia.org. Retrieved October 5, 2025.
  88. Daniel Fox, 65, Inventor of a Plastic, Dies. New York Times. Retrieved 20 May 2024.
  89. Sjafruddin Prawiranegara, 76, of Indonesia. New York Times. Retrieved 20 May 2024.
  90. "Olympedia – Antonio Garzoni Provenzani". www.olympedia.org. Retrieved October 5, 2025.
  91. "Olympedia – Benito Totti". www.olympedia.org. Retrieved October 7, 2025.
  92. "Olympedia – Aleksandr Travin". www.olympedia.org. Retrieved October 7, 2025.
  93. Andrew Black. eu-football.info. Retrieved 21 May 2024.
  94. "Ida Ehre, 88, Is Dead; West German Actress" . The New York Times . February 18, 1989. p. 1 10. Retrieved March 28, 2024.
  95. "Olympedia – Arne Jørgensen". www.olympedia.org. Retrieved October 6, 2025.
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  97. Paco Axel Lagerstrom *42. Princeton Alumni Weekly. Retrieved 21 May 2024.
  98. "Olympedia – Paweł Świętek". www.olympedia.org. Retrieved October 7, 2025.
  99. Rudolf Brill. Headstone. Retrieved 21 May 2024.
  100. "Olympedia – Per Dahl". www.olympedia.org. Retrieved October 5, 2025.
  101. Former law Lord killed. The Herald. Retrieved 21 May 2024.
  102. Joseph Durso (February 18, 1989). "Vernon (Lefty) Gomez, 80, Dies; Starred as a Pitcher for Yankees" . The New York Times . p. 1 10. Retrieved March 28, 2024.
  103. "Olympedia – Fernando Irayzoz". www.olympedia.org. Retrieved October 6, 2025.
  104. Bernadine Morris (February 18, 1989). "Guy Laroche, 67, French Designer And Founder of a Fashion House" . The New York Times . p. 1 10. Retrieved March 28, 2024.
  105. Roberts, Marguerite (1905–1989). encyclopedia.com. Retrieved 21 May 2024.
  106. Paul Friedrich Max Johannes Sobek. eu-football.info. Retrieved 21 May 2024.
  107. "Si Titus Stats, Height, Weight, Position, Draft, College". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved October 7, 2025.
  108. "Olympedia – Jan Vreede". www.olympedia.org. Retrieved October 7, 2025.
  109. John Bailey. guide.doctorwhonews.net. Retrieved 21 May 2024.
  110. Mildred Burke, 73, Dies After Suffering Stroke : She Was Never Defeated, Held Women’s Wrestling Championship for 20 Years. latimes.com. Retrieved 21 May 2024.
  111. My Recollections of Dixie Deans, MBE. Scottish Saltire Aircrew Association. Retrieved 21 May 2024.
  112. Dinah Halpern, Actress, 79. New York Times. Retrieved 21 May 2024.
  113. Kathleen Hite obituary. Newspapers.com - Arizona Republic. Retrieved 21 May 2024.
  114. Wolfgang Saxon (February 20, 1989). "Eric F. Goldman, 73, a Historian And Presidential Consultant, Dies" . The New York Times . p. A 16. Retrieved March 28, 2024.
  115. SIR ALEXANDER [ALEC WALTER MERRISON, D.L.]. Royal Society. Retrieved 21 May 2024.
  116. Strack-Zimmermann, Benjamin. "Sándor Pázmándy (Player)". www.national-football-teams.com. Retrieved October 7, 2025.
  117. "Olympedia – Luka Škrinjar". www.olympedia.org. Retrieved October 7, 2025.
  118. "Rosa Slade Gragg, 86, Civil Rights Advocate" . The New York Times . February 24, 1989. p. B 4. Retrieved May 18, 2024.
  119. "Olympedia – Stuart Black". www.olympedia.org. Retrieved October 5, 2025.
  120. PERCY CHEN (1901-1989). blackpast.org. Retrieved 21 May 2024.
  121. Köth, Erika (1925–1989). encyclopedia.com. Retrieved 21 May 2024.
  122. Guide to the Papers of Anthony Leeds, 1946-1989. Smithsonian. Retrieved 21 May 2024.
  123. Manuel Rosas Sánchez (Player). national-football-teams.com. Retrieved 21 May 2024.
  124. "Olympedia – Clarke Scholtz". www.olympedia.org. Retrieved October 7, 2025.
  125. "Olympedia – Adolfo Yedro". www.olympedia.org. Retrieved October 7, 2025.
  126. Strack-Zimmermann, Benjamin. "Valentín Beperet (Player)". www.national-football-teams.com. Retrieved October 5, 2025.
  127. "Paul Davis Stats, Height, Weight, Position, Draft, College". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved October 5, 2025.
  128. After Death, a Literary Rebirth. latimes.com. Retrieved 21 May 2024.
  129. "Chet Ross Stats, Height, Weight, Position, Rookie Status & More". Baseball-Reference.com. Retrieved October 7, 2025.
  130. Taktakishvili, Otar Vasilyevich. musopus.net. Retrieved 21 May 2024.
  131. Alex Thépot. olympedia.org. Retrieved 21 May 2024.
  132. Last of Old-Time Hollywood Press Agents : Ex-Studio Publicist Harry Brand Dies. latimes.com. Retrieved 21 May 2024.
  133. Sir Raymond Gower. members.parliament.uk. Retrieved 21 May 2024.
  134. Walter Sullivan (February 24, 1989). "Prof. Abel Wolman, 96, Is Dead; Led Efforts to Chlorinate Water" . The New York Times . p. B 4. Retrieved March 28, 2024.
  135. "Joan Woodbury, Actress, 73" . The New York Times . February 24, 1989. p. B 4. Retrieved March 28, 2024.
  136. DAVID MOWBRAY BALME. 207 SQUADRON ROYAL AIR FORCE HISTORY. Retrieved 21 May 2024.
  137. Hans Hellmut Kirst. Britannica. Retrieved 19 May 2024.
  138. "Tsepon W. D. Shakabpa, Tibetan Scholar, 82" . The New York Times . February 25, 1989. p. 1 12. Retrieved March 28, 2024.
  139. The burned body of William Leroy Roy.... latimes.com. Retrieved 21 May 2024.
  140. Sparky Adams. Society for American Baseball Research. Retrieved 21 May 2024.
  141. Paul Michael Bator Is Dead at 59; Lawyer-Teacher Also Served U.S.. New York Times. Retrieved 21 May 2024.
  142. Wolfgang Saxon (February 25, 1989). "Norris Cotton, 88, Former New Hampshire Senator" . The New York Times . p. 1 12. Retrieved March 28, 2024.
  143. Newcastle United great Joe Harvey died on this day in 1989. chroniclelive.co.uk. Retrieved 21 May 2024.
  144. "Ben Kish Stats, Height, Weight, Position, Draft, College". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved October 6, 2025.
  145. Mallica 'Kapo' Reynolds (1911-1989). National Library of Jamaica. Retrieved 21 May 2024.
  146. William Thayer Tutt. olympedia.org. Retrieved 21 May 2024.
  147. Jennifer Dunning (March 1, 1989). "Angna Enters, 82, Dancer, Mime And Artist Known for Characters" . The New York Times . p. B 8. Retrieved March 28, 2024.
  148. "Olympedia – Wilhelm Hölter". www.olympedia.org. Retrieved October 6, 2025.
  149. "Bob Ivory Stats, Height, Weight, Position, Draft, College". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved October 6, 2025.
  150. John S. Wilson (February 28, 1989). "Roy Eldridge, 78, Jazz Trumpeter Known for Intense Style, Is Dead" . The New York Times . p. B 7. Retrieved March 28, 2024.
  151. News UpDate IRA murder father of four in alleyway. The British Newspaper Archive. Retrieved 21 May 2024.
  152. Reunald Jones, 78; Veteran Trumpeter With Basie Band. latimes.com. Retrieved 21 May 2024.
  153. Mouloud Mammeri. Britannica. Retrieved 21 May 2024.
  154. "Eloi Meulenberg". www.procyclingstats.com. Retrieved October 6, 2025.
  155. Clayton Robson. Wisden. Retrieved 21 May 2024.
  156. Ahnert, Oswald Paul: Born Chemnitz, Saxony, Germany, 22 November 1897, Died Sonneberg, German Democratic Republic (Germany), 27 February 1989. ResearchGate. Retrieved 21 May 2024.
  157. Mauricio Garcés. University of Maryland. Retrieved 21 May 2024.
  158. "Olympedia – Göran Larsson". www.olympedia.org. Retrieved October 6, 2025.
  159. Walter Sullivan (March 1, 1989). "Konrad Lorenz, Pioneer in Study Of Animals' Behavior, Dies at 85" . The New York Times . p. B 8. Retrieved March 28, 2024.
  160. Colombian Emerald Czar Slain in Attack Tied to Gem Trade War. latimes.com. Retrieved 21 May 2024.
  161. "Skippy Scheib Stats, Height, Weight, Position, Draft, College". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved October 7, 2025.
  162. Mervyn Rothstein (February 28, 1989). "Joe Silver, 66, a Broadway Star And Actor in Film and Television" . The New York Times . p. B 7. Retrieved March 28, 2024.
  163. "Olympedia – Karl Anderson". www.olympedia.org. Retrieved October 5, 2025.
  164. Peter B. Flint (March 2, 1989). "Richard Armour, 82, an Author Of Whimsical Free Verse, Is Dead" . The New York Times . p. B 16. Retrieved May 18, 2024.
  165. Alfonso A. Narvaez (March 2, 1989). "Bernard B. Brodie, 81, a Pioneer In Drug Therapy Research, Dies" . The New York Times . p. B 16. Retrieved May 18, 2024.
  166. DEATHS ELSEWHERE. Washington Post. Retrieved 21 May 2024.
  167. Hermann Burger in the SLA. Swiss National Library. Retrieved 21 May 2024.
  168. "Olympedia – Josef Epp". www.olympedia.org. Retrieved October 5, 2025.
  169. EVERETT E. HATCHER. Drug Enforcement Administration Museum. Retrieved 21 May 2024.
  170. Major General Douglas Anthony Kendrew. Leicestershire War Memorials. Retrieved 21 May 2024.
  171. Obituary for Alton C. PARKER - (Aged 81). newspapers.com. Retrieved 21 May 2024.