Deaths in February 2015
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The following is a list of notable deaths in February 2015.
Entries for each day are listed alphabetically by surname. A typical entry lists information in the following sequence:
- Name, age, country of citizenship and reason for notability, established cause of death, reference.
February 2015
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- Barbara Barletta, 62, American classical archaeologist and historian.[https://www.legacy.com/us/obituaries/gainesville/name/barbara-barletta-obituary?id=16400365#sthash.4SQehPRr.dpuf Barbara A. Barletta]
- Aldo Ciccolini, 89, Italian-born French pianist.[http://www.firenzepost.it/2015/02/01/morto-aldo-ciccolini-il-grande-pianista-che-amava-firenze-aveva-90-anni/ Morto Aldo Ciccolini, Il Grande Pianista Che Amava Firenze. Aveva 90 Anni] {{in lang|it}}
- Colum Corless, 92, Irish hurler (Galway).{{Cite web |url=http://www.hoganstand.com/ArticleForm.aspx?ID=231292 |title=Death of Galway hurling legend |access-date=2015-03-06 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150203214701/http://www.hoganstand.com/ArticleForm.aspx?ID=231292 |archive-date=2015-02-03 |url-status=dead }}
- Anita Darian, 87, American singer, complications after intestinal surgery.[https://www.nytimes.com/2015/02/08/arts/music/anita-darian-a-singer-with-an-eclectic-range-dies-at-87.html Anita Darian, a Singer With an Eclectic Range, Dies at 87]
- Alby Duckmanton, 81, New Zealand cricket player (Canterbury) and administrator.[http://www.stuff.co.nz/the-press/sport/65747585/Canterbury-cricket-personality-Alby-Duckmanton-dies-after-lifetime-of-service Canterbury cricket personality Alby Duckmanton dies after lifetime of service]
- William Garrison, 90, American geographer.[http://www.ce.berkeley.edu/news/964 William L. Garrison Passed Away]
- Jean-Paul Gladu, 93, Canadian ice hockey player (Boston Bruins).[http://www.ubaldlalime.com/avis-de-deces/8705 Jean-Paul Gladu]
- Sir Douglas Hague, 88, British economist.[https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/obituaries/11444810/Sir-Douglas-Hague-economist-obituary.html Sir Douglas Hague, economist - obituary]
- Patrick Aidan Heelan, 88, Irish physicist and philosopher of science.[http://www.rip.ie/showdn.php?dn=246826 The death has occurred of Patrick Aiden HEELAN SJ]
- Ron Johnson, 76, American basketball player (Los Angeles Lakers), aneurysm.[http://www.startribune.com/sports/gophers/290601361.html Former Gopher, New Prague basketball star Ron Johnson dies]
- Julius Ludorf, 95, German football player and coach.[http://www.spiegel.de/sport/fussball/fussball-legende-jule-ludorf-auf-erkenschwick-gestorben-a-1016195.html Ruhrgebiets-Legende Ludorf stirbt mit 95 Jahren] {{in lang|de}}
- Ann Mara, 85, American football team owner (New York Giants), complications from fall.{{Cite web |url=http://www.giants.com/news-and-blogs/article-1/Ann-Mara-New-York-Giants-Matriarch-1929-2015/f063afb1-4f6a-4621-94fb-cbe2e17f3ea2 |title=Ann Mara, New York Giants' Matriarch, 1929-2015 |access-date=2015-03-06 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150201201416/http://www.giants.com/news-and-blogs/article-1/Ann-Mara-New-York-Giants-Matriarch-1929-2015/f063afb1-4f6a-4621-94fb-cbe2e17f3ea2 |archive-date=2015-02-01 |url-status=dead }}
- Isa Munayev, 49, Chechen militant, killed in the Battle of Debaltseve.[http://www.unian.net/war/1039422-pogibshiy-general-munaev-sobiralsya-prosit-poroshenko-ob-ukrainskom-grajdanstve-boets.html Погибший генерал Иса Мунаев собирался просить Порошенко об украинском гражданстве - боец] {{in lang|uk}}
- Gordon Murray, 87, Scottish nationalist politician.{{Cite web |url=http://www.cumbernauld-media.com/news/politics/1285-tributes-to-cumbernauld-s-former-provost |title=Tributes to Cumbernauld's former provost |access-date=2015-08-26 |archive-date=2015-09-23 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150923211907/http://www.cumbernauld-media.com/news/politics/1285-tributes-to-cumbernauld-s-former-provost |url-status=dead }}
- Patrick Ngcobo, 43, South African Carnatic singer, renal failure.[http://zeenews.india.com/entertainment/music/south-african-carnatic-music-expert-dies_1541364.html South African Carnatic music expert dies]
- Monty Oum, 33, American animator (Red vs. Blue, RWBY) and video game designer (Afro Samurai), anaphylaxis.{{Cite web |url=http://roosterteeth.com/members/journal/entry.php?id=3302319 |title=Monty Oum has passed away |access-date=2015-03-06 |archive-url=https://wayback.archive-it.org/all/20151016055734/http://roosterteeth.com/post/3302319 |archive-date=2015-10-16 |url-status=dead }}
- Beryl Platt, Baroness Platt of Writtle, 91, British engineer and politician.[https://www.thetimes.com/article/baroness-platt-of-writtle-mhp3f303p8r Baroness Platt of Writtle]
- Kenneth Kamal Scott, 74, American performer, liver cancer.{{Cite web |url=http://heyevent.com/event/q37gt5niywc22a/memorial-concert-celebrating-the-life-of-kenneth-kamal-scott |title=Memorial Concert Celebrating the Life of Kenneth Kamal Scott |access-date=2015-12-01 |archive-date=2015-12-08 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151208112955/http://heyevent.com/event/q37gt5niywc22a/memorial-concert-celebrating-the-life-of-kenneth-kamal-scott |url-status=dead }}
- Viktor Shekhovtsev, 74, Russian Soviet footballer.[http://mfc.mk.ua/news/1191-pamayti-shexobceva-1-2-2015 Памяти Виктора Федоровича Шеховцева] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150602031234/http://mfc.mk.ua/news/1191-pamayti-shexobceva-1-2-2015 |date=2015-06-02 }} {{in lang|ru}}
- Irving Singer, 89, American philosopher, professor and author.[https://abcnews.go.com/US/wireStory/massachusetts-institute-technology-professor-singer-dies-29005793 Massachusetts Institute of Technology Professor Singer Dies]
- Jos Suijkerbuijk, 85, Dutch professional road bicycle racer.[http://nos.nl/artikel/2016833-oud-renner-suijkerbuijk-85-overleden.html Oud-renner Suijkerbuijk (85) overleden] {{in lang|nl}}
- Marie-José Villiers, 98, British-born Belgian World War II spy and countess.[https://www.independent.co.uk/news/people/mariejos-villiers-belgian-resistance-agent-who-escaped-the-close-attentions-of-the-gestapo-and-transmitted-valuable-information-to-britain-10062713.html Marie-José Villiers Belgian Resistance agent who escaped the close attentions of the Gestapo and transmitted valuable information to Britain]
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- Joseph Alfidi, 65, American pianist, composer and conductor.{{cite news | url=http://www.brusselstimes.com/art-culture/2106/the-american-pianist-joseph-alfidi-dies-in-brussels | title=The American pianist Joseph Alfidi dies in Brussels | work=The Brussels Times | date=2015-02-03 | access-date=2016-08-03}}
- Helena Araújo, 81, Colombian writer.[http://www.revistaarcadia.com/libros/articulo/fallecio-escritora-colombiana-helena-araujo/40977 Falleció la escritora colombiana Helena Araújo] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171019003553/http://www.revistaarcadia.com/libros/articulo/fallecio-escritora-colombiana-helena-araujo/40977 |date=2017-10-19 }} {{in lang|es}}
- David Armytage, 85, British naval officer.[https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/obituaries/11497715/Captain-David-Armytage-RN-obituary.html Captain David Armytage RN - obituary]
- Christian Backer-Owe, 90, Norwegian artist.[https://nkl.snl.no/Christian_Backer-Owe Christian Backer-Owe] {{in lang|no}}
- Dave Bergman, 61, American baseball player (San Francisco Giants, Detroit Tigers), bile duct cancer.[https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/mlb/2015/02/02/detroit-tigers-dave-bergman-dies/22762581/ 'Sad day': Dave Bergman, member of 1984 Tigers, dies at 61]
- Tibor Bitskey, 85, Hungarian actor.[http://www.origo.hu/kultura/20150202-meghalt-bitskey-tibor-a-nemzte-szinesze.html Meghalt Bitskey Tibor, a nemzet színésze] {{in lang|hu}}
- Frank Borghi, 89, American Hall of Fame soccer player (national team).[https://www.nytimes.com/2015/02/05/sports/soccer/frank-borghi-us-goalkeeper-in-a-1950-world-cup-stunner-dies-at-89.html?partner=rss&emc=rss Frank Borghi, U.S. Goalkeeper in a 1950 World Cup Stunner, Dies at 89]
- Sandra Chalmers, 74, British broadcaster (Woman's Hour).[https://www.theguardian.com/tv-and-radio/2015/feb/09/sandra-chalmers Sandra Chalmers obituary]
- Dalmo Gaspar, 82, Brazilian footballer (Santos).[http://www.mundodeportivo.com/20150202/futbol/fallece-dalmo-uno-de-los-heroes-del-mejor-santos-de-todos-los-tiempos_54426780181.html Fallece Dalmo, uno de los héroes del mejor Santos de todos los tiempos] {{in lang|es}}
- Joop Harmans, 93, Dutch Olympic cyclist (1948), national champion (1946).[http://www.nusport.nl/wielrennen/3987596/oud-wielrenner-joop-harmans-93-overleden.html Oud-wielrenner Joop Harmans (93) overladen] {{in lang|nl}}
- Ken Hawkes, 81, English footballer (Luton Town).[http://www.lutontown.co.uk/news/article/former-luton-fa-cup-finalist-ken-hawkes-dies-2246917.aspx KEN HAWKES 1933-2015 - REST IN PEACE]
- The Jacka, 37, American rapper, shot.[http://sanfrancisco.cbslocal.com/2015/02/02/bay-area-rapper-the-jacka-killed-in-oakland-shooting/ Bay Area Rapper 'The Jacka' Killed In Oakland Shooting]
- Andriy Kuzmenko, 46, Ukrainian singer (Skryabin), traffic collision.[http://www.kyivpost.com/guide/people/famous-ukrainian-pop-singer-dies-in-car-accident-379189.html Ukrainian pop star dies in car accident]
- Dust La Rock, 38, American artist and designer.[http://www.billboard.com/articles/news/6458279/dust-la-rock-fools-gold-co-founder-artist-dead-at-38 Dust La Rock, Fool's Gold Co-Founder & Artist, Dead at 38]
- Roy Little, 83, English footballer (Manchester City).[http://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/obituary-man-city-legend-roy-8567093 Obituary Man City legend Roy Little passes away aged 83] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160303233702/http://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/obituary-man-city-legend-roy-8567093 |date=2016-03-03 }}
- Gloria Ricci Lothrop, 80, American historian, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease and pneumonia.[http://www.latimes.com/local/obituaries/la-me-gloria-lothrop-20150214-story.html Gloria Lothrop dies at 80; historian studied roles of women in American West]
- Zane Musa, 36, American jazz saxophonist, suicide by jumping.[https://web.archive.org/web/20150310134215/http://www.laweekly.com/music/la-jazz-scene-reels-from-untimely-death-of-zane-musa-5367964 L.A. Jazz Scene Reels From Untimely Death Of Zane Musa]
- Greg Nelson, 61, American computer scientist, brain cancer.[https://obituaries.paloaltoonline.com/obituaries/memorials/greg-nelson?o=4203 Greg Nelson]
- Molade Okoya-Thomas, 79, Nigerian businessman and philanthropist.[http://www.vanguardngr.com/2015/02/lagos-socialite-molade-okoya-thomas-dies-79/ Lagos socialite, Molade Okoya-Thomas dies at 79]
- Karl-Erik Palmér, 85, Swedish footballer (Malmö, national team).[http://www.svt.se/nyheter/regionalt/sydnytt/calle-pamer-har-avlidit Calle Palmér har avlidit] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150203114839/http://www.svt.se/nyheter/regionalt/sydnytt/calle-pamer-har-avlidit |date=2015-02-03 }} {{in lang|sv}}
- Anand Shukla, 74, Indian cricketer.{{Cite web |url=http://www.wisdenindia.com/cricket-news/anand-shukla-passes/146253 |title=Anand Shukla passes away |access-date=2015-03-06 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150202134426/http://www.wisdenindia.com/cricket-news/anand-shukla-passes/146253 |archive-date=2015-02-02 |url-status=dead }}
- Stewart Stern, 92, American screenwriter (Rebel Without a Cause, Rachel, Rachel, Sybil), brain tumor.[http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/rebel-a-cause-screenwriter-stewart-770928 'Rebel Without a Cause' Screenwriter Stewart Stern Dies at 92]
- Henryk Szczepański, 81, Polish football player and coach.[http://www.90minut.pl/news/245/news2456009-Zmarl-Henryk-Szczepanski.html Zmarł Henryk Szczepański] {{in lang|pl}}
- Osamu Tsurumine, 73, Japanese Olympic swimmer.[https://web.archive.org/web/20200417211435/https://www.sports-reference.com/olympics/athletes/ts/osamu-tsurumine-1.html Osamu Tsurumine]
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- Christophe Gbenye, 87, Congolese rebel leader.[https://www.nytimes.com/2015/02/12/world/christophe-gbenye-radical-nationalist-in-congo-dies-at-88.html Christophe Gbenye, Radical Nationalist in Congo, Dies at 88]
- Sir Martin Gilbert, 78, British historian and biographer, member of the Iraq Inquiry panel.[http://www.itv.com/news/update/2015-02-04/iraq-inquiry-panel-member-sir-martin-gilbert-dies-aged-78/ Iraq Inquiry panel member Sir Martin Gilbert dies aged 78]
- Akif Jafar Hajiyev, 77, Azerbaijani mathematician.[https://report.az/en/education-and-science/anas-vice-president-akif-hajiyev-dies/ Vice-President of Azerbaijan Sciences Academy Akif Hajiyev dies]
- Hay List, 9, Australian Thoroughbred racehorse, euthanised following laminitis.[http://www.smh.com.au/sport/horseracing/black-caviars-greatest-rival-hay-list-dies-20150203-135bn6.html Black Caviar's greatest rival, Hay List, dies]
- Mary Healy, 96, American singer and actress (The 5,000 Fingers of Dr. T).[https://www.nytimes.com/2015/02/05/arts/television/mary-healy-actress-and-singer-dies-at-96.html Mary Healy, Actress and Singer, Dies at 96]
- Jim Letcavits, 79, American CFL player (Edmonton Eskimos, Montreal Alouettes), Alzheimer's disease.[http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/cantonrep/obituary.aspx?n=jim-letcavits&pid=174074370 Jim Letcavits' Obituary]
- Walter Liedtke, 69, American art curator of European paintings (The Metropolitan Museum of Art), train crash.[http://mobile.nytimes.com/2015/02/05/arts/design/walter-liedtke-curator-at-metropolitan-museum-of-art-dies-at-69.html?referrer= Walter Liedtke, Curator at Metropolitan Museum of Art, Dies at 69]
- Sally Luther, 96, American politician, member of the Minnesota House of Representatives (1951–1962), leukemia.[http://www.startribune.com/politics/statelocal/291600631.html Obituary Trailblazing Minnesota legislator Sally Luther dies at 96]
- Vasu Malali, 48, Indian author and film director, cancer.[https://web.archive.org/web/20150217122936/http://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/Kannada-Author-Director-Vasu-Malali-Passes-Away/2015/02/04/article2651601.ece Kannada Author, Director Vasu Malali Passes Away]
- Max Mangold, 92, German linguist.[http://saarbruecker-zeitung.trauer.de/Traueranzeige/Max-Mangold Max Mangold] {{in lang|de}}
- William Thomas McKinley, 76, American composer and jazz pianist.[https://www.bostonglobe.com/metro/2015/03/01/william-thomas-mckinley-reading-prolific-composer-taught-new-england-conservatory/YjMsM5G7DwHeODPu3coJHI/story.html William Thomas McKinley, 76; composer]
- Carlos Noguera, 71, Venezuelan writer and psychologist.[http://www.prensa-latina.cu/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&idioma=1&id=3499741&Itemid=1 Falleció el laureado escritor venezolano Carlos Noguera] {{in lang|es}}
- Ion Nunweiller, 79, Romanian football player and manager (Dinamo), triple Cupa României winner (1959, 1964, 1968).[https://www.uefa.com/news-media/news/021e-0f8a84e87c33-5ea22ec36483-1000--red-dog-nunweiller-mourned-in-romania/ 'Red Dog' Nunweiller mourned in Romania]
- Andrew Patner, 55, American art critic and radio host.[http://arts.uchicago.edu/article/andrew-patner-art-critic-and-uchicago-alumnus-1959%E2%80%932015 Andrew Patner, art critic and UChicago alumnus (1959–2015)]
- Michael Refalo, 78, Maltese politician and diplomat, Tourism Minister (1987–1995), High Commissioner to the United Kingdom (2005–2008).[http://www.independent.com.mt/articles/2015-02-03/local-news/Former-Tourism-Minister-Michael-Refalo-dies-aged-78-6736129975 Former Tourism Minister Michael Refalo dies, aged 78]
- Ataúlfo Sánchez, 80, Argentine football player and coach.[http://deportes.televisa.com/futbol-mexicano/2015-02-05/fallece-ataulfo-sanchez/ Fallece Ataulfo Sánchez] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150206165146/http://deportes.televisa.com/futbol-mexicano/2015-02-05/fallece-ataulfo-sanchez/ |date=2015-02-06 }} {{in lang|es}}
- Nasim Hasan Shah, 85, Pakistani judge, Chief Justice (1993–1994).[http://nation.com.pk/national/04-Feb-2015/ex-cjp-nasim-hasan-shah-passes-away Ex-CJP Nasim Hasan Shah passes away]
- Charlie Sifford, 92, American Hall of Fame golfer, complications from a stroke.[https://www.espn.com/golf/story/_/id/12276698/charlie-sifford-golf-pioneer-dies-92 Charlie Stifford, golf pioneer, dies]
- Koos Van Den Akker, 75, Dutch-born American fashion designer.[https://www.nytimes.com/2015/02/14/nyregion/koos-van-den-akker-designer-of-bill-cosbys-famous-sweaters-dies-at-75.html Koos van den Akker Dies at 75; Designed Bill Cosby's Vivid Sweaters]
- Norman Yemm, 81, Australian actor (Homicide, Number 96, The Sullivans).[http://www.smh.com.au/entertainment/tv-and-radio/from-don-pasquale-to-the-sullivans-australian-acting-great-norman-yemm-dead-aged-81-20150205-136g9h.html From Don Pasquale to The Sullivans: Australian acting great Norman Yemm dead, aged 81]
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- Dmitry Bagryanov, 47, Russian Olympic long jumper (1992).[http://www.interfax-russia.ru/Moscow/special.asp?id=580408&sec=1725 Скончался чемпион Европы в прыжках в длину Дмитрий Багрянов] {{in lang|ru}}
- Richard Bonehill, 67, British actor and stuntman (Doctor Who, Return of the Jedi, Flash Gordon).{{Cite web |url=http://www.ew.com/article/2015/02/05/star-wars-character-actor-richard-bonehill-dies-67 |title=Star Wars Character Actor Richard Bonehill Dies At 67 |access-date=2015-03-06 |archive-date=2015-11-09 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151109195814/http://www.ew.com/article/2015/02/05/star-wars-character-actor-richard-bonehill-dies-67 |url-status=dead }}
- Ade Capone, 56, Italian cartoonist (Lazarus Ledd).[http://www.corriere.it/cultura/15_febbraio_04/morto-ade-capone-lazarus-ledd-2f6841c4-ac70-11e4-88df-4d6b5785fffa.shtml È morto Ade Capone, autore tv e creatore di «Lazarus Ledd»] {{in lang|it}}
- Henryk Cegielski, 69, Polish Olympic basketball player.[https://web.archive.org/web/20200418062719/https://www.sports-reference.com/olympics/athletes/ce/henryk-cegielski-1.html Henryk Cegielski]
- Chuang Shu-chi, 94, Taiwanese practitioner of traditional Chinese medicine.[http://www.taipeitimes.com/News/feat/archives/2019/02/03/2003709160 Taiwan in Time: The 'godmother of cancer prevention']
- Wes Cooley, 82, American politician, member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Oregon (1995–1997).{{Cite web |url=http://www.ktvz.com/news/Wes-Cooley-C-O-congressman-ensnared-in-scandal-dies-at-82/31115658 |title=Wes Cooley, C.O. congressman ensnared in scandal, dies at 82 |access-date=2015-03-06 |archive-date=2016-07-30 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160730041848/http://www.ktvz.com/news/Wes-Cooley-C-O-congressman-ensnared-in-scandal-dies-at-82/31115658 |url-status=dead }}
- Edmund Cranch, 91, American academic.[http://www.news.cornell.edu/stories/2015/02/former-engineering-dean-edmund-cranch-dies-91 Former engineering dean Edmund Cranch dies at 91]
- Henry E. Emerson, 89, American army lieutenant general.[http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/bostonglobe/obituary.aspx?pid=174082269 Henry Everett "Hank" Emerson]
- Rune Ericson, 90, Swedish cinematographer.[http://www.expressen.se/noje/filmfotografen-rune-ericson-dod--blev-90 Filmfotografen Rune Ericson död – blev 90] {{in lang|sv}}
- Celina González, 85, Cuban singer and songwriter.[http://www.billboard.com/articles/columns/latin-notas/6458543/celina-gonzalez-dead-85-cuban-country-queen Cuban Country Queen Celina Gonzalez Dead at 85]
- Ernest Ferlita, 87, American playwright and professor of drama and speech.{{Cite web |url=http://www.wwltv.com/story/news/2015/02/10/jesuit-playwright-loyola-professor-rev-ernest-ferlita-sj-dies/23195229/ |title=Jesuit playwright, professor Rev. Ernest Ferlita, S.J., dies |access-date=2015-03-06 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150801142048/http://www.wwltv.com/story/news/2015/02/10/jesuit-playwright-loyola-professor-rev-ernest-ferlita-sj-dies/23195229/ |archive-date=2015-08-01 |url-status=dead }}
- Fitzhugh L. Fulton, 89, American NASA research pilot.{{Cite web |url=http://www.nasa.gov/centers/armstrong/Features/FitzFulton_final_flight.html#.VNQOtihoUbY |title=Fitz Fulton's Unparalleled Lifetime of Achievement in Flight Research |access-date=2015-03-06 |archive-date=2018-10-25 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181025121848/https://www.nasa.gov/centers/armstrong/Features/FitzFulton_final_flight.html#.VNQOtihoUbY |url-status=dead }}
- Astrid Gräfin von Hardenberg, 89, German baroness.[http://www.morgenpost.de/berlin/article137306095/Astrid-Graefin-von-Hardenberg-mit-89-Jahren-gestorben.html Astrid Gräfin von Hardenberg mit 89 Jahren gestorben] {{in lang|de}}
- Martin Green, 82, British writer and publisher.[https://www.theguardian.com/books/2015/feb/11/martin-green Martin Green obituary]
- Graeme Hall, 72, Australian weightlifter.[http://aoc-cdn.s3.amazonaws.com/corporate/live/files/dmfile/Minutes-of-the-103rd-VOC-AGM-April-14-20156.pdf Minutes of the 103rd Victorian Olympic Council AGM]
- Robert E. Hanson, 67, American politician, North Dakota State Treasurer (1979–1980, 1985–1992), complications from diabetes.[https://web.archive.org/web/20150207120935/http://kfgo.com/news/articles/2015/feb/07/former-nd-treasurer-tax-commissioner-va-commissioner-dies/ Former ND treasurer, tax commissioner, VA commissioner dies]
- Ziad Khalaf Raja al-Karbouly, Iraqi Al-Qaeda officer, execution by hanging.[http://www.cnn.com/2015/02/03/world/isis-captive/index.html Jordan executes prisoners after ISIS hostage burned alive]
- Donald M. Kerr, 69, American wildlife biologist and conservationist (High Desert Museum).[http://www.mycentraloregon.com/2015/02/07/founder-of-high-desert-museum-dies-at-age-69/ Founder Of High Desert Museum Dies At Age 69]
- Eduardo Laborde, 47, Argentine rugby union player (national team), traffic collision.[http://www.clarin.com/sociedad/Fallecio-Puma-Eduardo-Laborde-Pinamar_0_1298270367.html Un ex Puma murió en Pinamar: iba en bicicleta y lo atropellaron] {{in lang|es}}
- Odete Lara, 85, Brazilian actress, heart attack.[http://oglobo.globo.com/cultura/morre-odete-lara-aos-85-anos-15240096 Morre Odete Lara aos 85 anos] {{in lang|pt}}
- Stanisław Makowiecki, 72, Polish Olympic wrestler (1972).[http://www.nowiny24.pl/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20150206/SPORT09/150209769 Nie żyje Stanisław Makowiecki, zapaśnik Stali Rzeszów] {{in lang|pl}}
- Albert L. Nash, 93, American politician, member of the Massachusetts House of Representatives.[http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/telegram/obituary.aspx?pid=174087225 Al Nash Obituary]
- Akio Nohira, 77–78, Japanese table tennis player.[https://world-tt.com/ps_info/ps_report_detail.php?&pg=HEAD&page=BACK&bn=1&rpcdno=1697 元世界3位の野平明雄氏が逝去] {{in lang|ja}}
- Kristian Rambjør, 76, Norwegian executive, President of Norwegian State Railways (1990–1995).[http://www.aftenposten.no/dodsfall/Nekrolog-Kristian-Rambjor-7895209.html Nekrolog Kristian Rambjør] {{in lang|no}}
- Sajida Mubarak Atrous al-Rishawi, c. 45, Iraqi Al-Qaeda failed suicide bomber, execution by hanging.[http://www.ibtimes.co.in/jordan-executes-sajida-al-rishawi-after-pilot-burned-alive-by-isis-622389 Jordan Executes Sajida al-Rishawi after Pilot Burned Alive by ISIS]
- Jack Ruina, 91, American professor of electrical engineering.[http://newsoffice.mit.edu/2015/jack-ruina-dies-at-91-0212 Jack Ruina dies at 91]
- Monica Scattini, 59, Italian actress (Sentimental Maniacs, Nine, I'll Be Going Now), cancer.[http://www.corriere.it/spettacoli/15_febbraio_04/morta-attrice-monica-scattini-a777d98c-ac6a-11e4-88df-4d6b5785fffa.shtml Morta l'attrice Monica Scattini] {{in lang|it}}
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- K. N. Choksy, 81, Sri Lankan lawyer and politician, MP (1989–2010), Minister of Finance (2001–2004).[http://www.news.lk/news/business/item/6054-k-n-choksy-passes-away KNChoksy Passes Away]
- Henri Coppens, 84, Belgian footballer, winner of the Golden Shoe (1954).[http://www.standaard.be/cnt/dmf20150205_01512842 Voetballegende Rik Coppens (84) overleden] {{in lang|nl}}
- Marisa Del Frate, 83, Italian actress, singer and television personality, cancer.[http://www.ansa.it/sito/notizie/topnews/2015/02/06/morta-soubrette-marisa-del-frate_fccb61f4-4d7f-4a5f-9f36-77f7d4f70344.html Morta soubrette Marisa Del Frate] {{in lang|it}}
- Val Logsdon Fitch, 91, American Nobel Prize-winning physicist (1980).[http://www.princeton.edu/main/news/archive/S42/32/62C77/index.xml?section=topstories Nobel laureate and Princeton physicist Val Fitch dies at age 91]
- Garey Hayden, 70, American bridge player.[https://web.archive.org/web/20150228051519/http://www.acbl.org/garey-hayden-1944-2015/ Garey Hayden 1944-2015]
- Sir Gordon Linacre, 94, English newspaper executive and bomber pilot.[https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/obituaries/11406139/Sir-Gordon-Linacre-press-baron-obituary.html Sir Gordon Linacre, press baron - obituary]
- George A. Lovejoy, 83, American politician, member of the New Hampshire Senate (1992–1996).[https://web.archive.org/web/20150214050614/http://www.newhampshire.com/article/20150208/NEWHAMPSHIRE09/150209208/1003/sports05 Longtime taxfighter George Lovejoy dies at 83]
- Louise Maheux-Forcier, 85, Canadian author.[https://www.ledevoir.com/culture/livres/431192/deces-de-l-auteure-louise-maheux-forcier Décès de l'auteure Louise Maheux-Forcier] {{in lang|fr}}
- Elmer Matthews, 87, American politician, member of the New Jersey General Assembly.[http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/mycentraljersey/obituary.aspx?pid=174088923 Elmer Matthews Obituary]
- Windy McCall, 89, American baseball player (New York Giants).[http://fullcount.weei.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/MediaGuide.pdf 2016 Boston Red Sox Media Guide, page 41]
- Richard Meryman, 88, American journalist and biographer.[https://www.nytimes.com/2015/02/16/business/media/richard-meryman-journalist-and-biographer-dies-at-88.html?_r=0 Richard Meryman, Journalist and Wyeth Biographer, Dies at 88]
- Anne Moody, 74, American author and civil rights activist.[https://www.washingtonpost.com/national/anne-moody-activist-and-chronicler-of-the-civil-rights-movement-dies-at-74/2015/02/09/b7f5992c-b073-11e4-827f-93f454140e2b_story.html Anne Moody, activist and chronicler of the civil rights movement, dies at 74]
- Herman Rosenblat, 85, Polish-born American writer.[https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2015/feb/19/holocaust-memoirist-herman-rosenblat Herman Rosenblat, memoirist behind false Holocaust romance, dies at 85]
- Mike Runnels, 69, American politician, Lieutenant Governor of New Mexico (1983–1987).[http://www.santafenewmexican.com/news/blogs/politics/former-lt-gov-mike-runnels-dies-in-ruidoso/article_2b123c1a-ad97-11e4-96f5-1b2fcab94e0c.html Former Lt. Gov. Mike Runnels Dies in Ruidoso]
- Jeffrey Segal, 94, British actor (Fawlty Towers, Z-Cars).[http://www.aveleyman.com/ActorCredit.aspx?ActorID=15591 Jeffrey Segal]
- Alan Sproates, 70, English footballer (Darlington).[https://www.marinij.com/2015/03/01/in-san-rafael-friends-and-family-honor-late-soccer-pro-sproates/ In San Rafael, friends and family honor late soccer pro Sproates]
- Stay Gold, 20, Japanese Thoroughbred racehorse.[http://race.sanspo.com/keiba/news/20150205/etc15020519450009-n1.html 人気種牡馬ステイゴールドが急死] {{in lang|ja}}
- Don Suman, 95, American college basketball coach (Rice Owls).[http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/houstonchronicle/obituary.aspx?pid=174102124 Donald W. Suman obituary]
- Dagfinn Tveito, 88, Norwegian horticulturalist.[http://www.aftenposten.no/dodsfall/Nekrolog-Dagfinn-Tveito-7895179.html Nekrolog Dagfinn Tveito] {{in lang|no}}
- Mario Verdial, 52, Honduran businessman, Chairman of Real España (since 2001), shot.[https://www.nytimes.com/aponline/2015/02/05/world/americas/ap-lt-honduras-soccer-owner-slain.html?_r=0 Soccer Team President Dies in Road Shooting in Honduras]
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- André Brink, 79, South African novelist and playwright.[http://mg.co.za/article/2015-02-07-andre-p-brink-dies Andre Brink dies]
- Johnny Campbell, 86, English footballer (Gateshead).[http://www.bmdsonline.co.uk/evening-chronicle-&-the-journal/obituary/campbell-john/40701961 CAMPBELL JOHN Obituary]
- D. Michael Collins, 70, American politician, Mayor of Toledo, Ohio (since 2014).[http://www.abc6onyourside.com/news/features/top-stories/stories/-Toledo-Ohio-Mayor-Dies-after-Cardiac-Arrest-while-Criving-74027.shtml Toledo Mayor Dies after Cardiac Arrest while Driving]
- Carl Cunningham-Cole, 72, British ceramic artist.[http://www.carlcunninghamcole.com/artist.htm Carl Cunningham-Cole] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150417062536/http://www.carlcunninghamcole.com/artist.htm |date=2015-04-17 }}
- Satwant Singh Dhaliwal, 82, Malaysian geneticist.[http://www.malaysiakini.com/news/289949 The Sikh who almost became VC of UM]
- Assia Djebar, 78, Algerian novelist, translator and filmmaker, member of the Académie française.[http://www.lefigaro.fr/flash-actu/2015/02/07/97001-20150207FILWWW00046-mort-de-l-ecrivain-et-academicienne-assia-djebar.php Mort de l'académicienne Assia Djebar] {{in lang|fr}}
- Norm Drucker, 94, American basketball referee.[https://www.nytimes.com/2015/02/08/sports/basketball/norm-drucker-referee-who-felled-nba-giants-dies-at-94.html?_r=0 Norm Drucker, Referee Who Felled N.B.A. Giants, Dies at 94]
- Sheila Ernst, 73, British psychotherapist.[https://www.theguardian.com/science/2015/mar/24/sheila-ernst Sheila Ernst obituary]
- Kayla Mueller, 26, American activist, humanitarian aid worker, ISIS hostage.[http://www.latinpost.com/articles/37046/20150210/kayla-mueller-dead-secretary-state-joe-biden-prescott-arizona-parents.htm Kayla Mueller Dead: US Secretary of State Joe Biden, Prescott, Arizona Parents Mourn Death of ISIS Hostage Kidnapped in Syria]
- Alan Nunnelee, 56, American politician, member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Mississippi (since 2011), brain cancer.[https://www.nytimes.com/2015/02/07/us/politics/alan-nunnelee-gop-house-member-from-mississippi-dies-at-56.html Alan Nunnelee, G.O.P. House Member From Mississippi, Dies at 56]
- Eliezer Shlomo Schick, 74, Israeli Hasidic rabbi.[http://www.theyeshivaworld.com/news/headlines-breaking-stories/284369/bde-rav-eliezer-shlomo-shick-ztl.html BD"E: Rav Eliezer Shlomo Shick ZT"L]
- Tetaua Taitai, 67, I-Kiribati politician and physician, Leader of the Opposition, cancer.{{Cite web |url=http://pidp.org/pireport/2015/February/02-10-20.htm |title=Leader Of Kiribati Opposition Dies At 67 |access-date=2015-03-06 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150402102923/http://pidp.org/pireport/2015/February/02-10-20.htm |archive-date=2015-04-02 |url-status=dead }}
- Kathrine Windfeld, 48, Danish film director (Hamilton: In the Interest of the Nation), brain tumour.[https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0934684/news?ref_=nm_nwr_1#ni58263326 Danish director Kathrine Windfeld dies aged 48]
- Ray Wolfinger, 83, American political scientist.[https://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/monkey-cage/wp/2015/02/08/the-political-scientist-ray-wolfinger-has-died/ The political scientist Ray Wolfinger has died]
- Pedro León Zapata, 85, Venezuelan cartoonist, painter and writer.[https://web.archive.org/web/20150206165459/http://www.noticias24.com/venezuela/noticia/273221/muere-a-los-85-anos-el-caricaturista-venezolano-pedro-leon-zapata/ Muere a los 85 años el caricaturista venezolano Pedro León Zapata] {{in lang|es}}
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- Richard Austin, 60, Jamaican cricketer.[http://www.stabroeknews.com/2015/sports/02/08/former-west-indies-rounder-richard-austin-dies/ Former West Indies all-rounder Richard Austin dies]
- Billy Casper, 83, American Hall of Fame golfer, 51 career PGA Tour wins, complications from pneumonia.[https://www.espn.com/golf/story/_/id/12295025/billy-casper-seventh-all-51-pga-tour-wins-dies-83 Billy Casper dies at age 83]
- Donald H. Clausen, 91, American politician, U.S. Representative from California (1963–1983).[http://lostcoastoutpost.com/2015/feb/9/former-local-congressman-don-clausen-dies-91/ Former Local Congressman Don Clausen Dies at 91]
- Nita Cunningham, 75, Australian politician, member of the Legislative Assembly of Queensland (1998–2006).[http://www.news-mail.com.au/news/community-mourns-death-nita-cunningham/2536669/ Community mourns death of Nita Cunningham]
- Gustavo Couttolenc, 93, Mexican translator and academic.[https://www.aciprensa.com/noticias/fallece-anciano-sacerdote-que-sirvio-en-el-seminario-conciliar-de-mexico-durante-60-anos-63613/ Fallece sacerdote que sirvió 60 años en el Seminario Conciliar de México] {{in lang|es}}
- Joseph M. Gaydos, 88, American politician, member of the House of Representatives (1968–1993), Pennsylvania Senate (1967–1968).[http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/postgazette/obituary.aspx?pid=174096473 Joseph Matthew Gaydos]
- Darwin Gonnerman, 68, Canadian football player.[http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/sanantonio/obituary.aspx?pid=174156390 Darwin Gonnerman Obituary]
- Earl Johnson, 83, Canadian ice hockey player (Detroit Red Wings).[http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/okanaganvalley/obituary.aspx?n=Earl-Otto-JOHANSSON&pid=174122331 Earl Otto Johansson]
- Robert Gavron, Baron Gavron, 84, British businessman and philanthropist, Labour life peer, heart attack.[https://www.theguardian.com/politics/2015/feb/07/lord-gavron-dies-84-labour-peer-chair-guardian-media-group Lord Gavron, former chair of the Guardian Media Group, dies aged 84]
- Adam Grad, 45, Polish footballer.[http://www.lodz.sport.pl/sport-lodz/1,117109,17372315.html Adam Grad nie żyje. Były napastnik m.in. ŁKS Łódź zmarł w nocy z piątku na sobotę.] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160304195537/http://www.lodz.sport.pl/sport-lodz/1%2C117109%2C17372315.html |date=2016-03-04 }} {{in lang|pl}}
- René Lavand, 86, Argentine magician and illusionist.[http://www.clarin.com/sociedad/anos-murio-ilusionista-Rene-Lavand_0_1299470251.html Murió el ilusionista René Lavand] {{in lang|es}}
- Joe B. Mauldin, 74, American bassist (The Crickets), cancer.[https://www.usatoday.com/story/life/music/2015/02/07/joe-mauldin-buddy-holly-bassist-dies/23038149/ Buddy Holly bassist Joe Mauldin dies]
- George Muchai, 59, Kenyan politician, MP for Kabete (since 2013), shot.[https://news.yahoo.com/kenyan-mp-gunned-down-capital-075858539.html Kenyan MP gunned down in capital]
- Brian Reynolds, 82, English cricketer (Northamptonshire).[http://www.northampton-news-hp.co.uk/Cricket-Northamptonshire-legend-Brian-Reynolds/story-26002288-detail/story.html Cricket: Northamptonshire legend Brian Reynolds passes away aged 82]
- Gilles Rhéaume, 63, Canadian Quebec independence activist.[https://montrealgazette.com/news/local-news/gilles-rheaume-former-president-of-the-societe-saint-jean-baptiste-de-montreal-dies-at-63 Gilles Rhéaume, former president of the Société Saint-Jean-Baptiste de Montréal, dies at 63]
- José de Rocha, 78, Portuguese Olympic sprinter.[https://www.olympedia.org/athletes/74945 José Rocha]
- Marshall Rosenberg, 80, American psychologist, creator of Nonviolent Communication.[https://www.cnvc.org/de/marshall-rosenberg-passed-life-saturday-february-7th-2015 Marshall Rosenberg passed from this life on Saturday, February 7th. 2015]
- Joe Simenic, 91, American baseball researcher and historian.[http://www.cleveland.com/sports/index.ssf/2015/02/sabr_co-founder_joe_simenic_wa.html SABR co-founder Joe Simenic was "one of the true giants" of baseball research]
- Dean Smith, 83, American Hall of Fame basketball coach (North Carolina).[https://www.espn.com/mens-college-basketball/story/_/id/12296176/dean-smith-former-north-carolina-tar-heels-coach-dies-age-83 Dean Smith dies at age of 83]
- Gordon Stone, 100, Australian rugby union player.[http://www.rupa.com.au/news/archive/vale-gordon-stone Vale Gordon Stone]
- Paul E. Toms, 90, American author and pastor.[http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/sanluisobispo/obituary.aspx?pid=174105865 Rev. Dr. Paul Toms Obituary]
- John C. Whitehead, 92, American financier (Goldman Sachs) and civil servant, U.S. Deputy Secretary of State (1985–1989).[https://www.reuters.com/article/us-goldman-whitehead-idUSKBN0LB0NU20150207 John Whitehead, former leader of Goldman Sachs, dies at 92]
- L. Pearce Williams, 87, American academic (Cornell University).[http://cornellsun.com/blog/2015/02/12/professor-emeritus-l-pearce-williams-dies-at-87/ Professor Emeritus L. Pearce Williams Dies at 87] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150719124410/http://cornellsun.com/blog/2015/02/12/professor-emeritus-l-pearce-williams-dies-at-87/ |date=2015-07-19 }}
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- John W. Baldwin, 85, American historian.[https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/obituaries/11507164/Professor-John-Baldwin-historian-obituary.html Professor John Baldwin, historian - obituary]
- Ola Bratteli, 68, Norwegian mathematician.[http://www.aftenposten.no/dodsfall/Nekrolog-Ola-Bratteli-7898720.html Nekrolog: Ola Bratteli] {{in lang|no}}
- Stan Cowan, 83, Scottish rugby league player (Hull).[https://web.archive.org/web/20150221030635/http://www.selkirkweekendadvertiser.co.uk/sport/stan-cowan-1-3695380 Stan Cowan]
- David William Crews, 81, American politician, member of the Texas House of Representatives (1960–1968).[http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/courier/obituary.aspx?page=lifestory&pid=174101276 David Crews (1933 - 2015)]
- Kenji Ekuan, 85, Japanese industrial designer (Kikkoman soy sauce dispenser), heart disorder.[https://www.theguardian.com/world/2015/feb/10/kenji-ekuan-industrial-designer-of-bullet-trains-and-soy-bottles-dies Kenji Ekuan, industrial designer of bullet trains and soy bottles, dies]
- Vincent Valentine Ezeonyia, 73, Nigerian Roman Catholic prelate, Bishop of Aba (since 1990).[http://www.catholic-hierarchy.org/bishop/bdamanjn.html Bishop Vincent Valentine Egwuchukwu Ezeonyia] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160304210349/http://www.catholic-hierarchy.org/bishop/bdamanjn.html |date=2016-03-04 }}
- Jesse Freitas Jr., 63, American football player (San Diego Chargers).[http://www.nbcbayarea.com/news/sports/Jesse-Freitas-Ex-Chargers-Quarterback-Found-Dead-in-Backseat-of-Camry-Petaluma-Police-291579381.html Jesse Freitas, Ex-San Diego Chargers Quarterback, Found Dead in Backseat of Camry: Petaluma Police]
- John Hart, 93, English ballet dancer and artistic director (Ballet West).[http://www.sltrib.com/entertainment/2177191-155/1921-2015-john-hart-brought-english-traditions 1921-2015 John Hart brought English traditions of Royal Ballet to Utah's Ballet West]
- Dave Hoyda, 57, Canadian ice hockey player (Philadelphia Flyers, Winnipeg Jets).[http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/barrheadleader/obituary.aspx?n=David-Allan-Hoyda&pid=174254483 David Allan Hoyda (1957 - 2015) Obituary]
- Debra A. Kemp, 57, American author (The Firebrand).[http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/indystar/obituary.aspx?pid=174104804 Debra A. Kemp Obituary]
- Rauni-Leena Luukanen-Kilde, 75, Finnish parapsychologist.[http://www.iltasanomat.fi/kotimaa/art-1423468945442.html Ufologi Rauni-Leena Luukanen-Kilde on kuollut] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150209170826/http://www.iltasanomat.fi/kotimaa/art-1423468945442.html |date=2015-02-09 }} {{in lang|fi}}
- Nicholas Mackintosh, 79, British experimental psychologist.[http://www.psychol.cam.ac.uk/news/professor-nicholas-mackintosh With great sadness we announce the death of Professor Nicholas Mackintosh]
- Engracia Pastora Pérez Yépez, 104, Venezuelan culinary artisan (b. 1910){{Cite news |date=10 February 2015 |title=Falleció la Niña Engracia |url=http://www.elimpulso.com/noticias/actualidad/fallecio-la-nina-engracia |access-date=2 June 2016 |agency=El Impulso}}
- Ivan Roots, 93, British historian.[https://www.theguardian.com/education/2015/mar/26/ivan-roots Ivan Roots obituary]
- Andrew Rosenfeld, 52, British businessman.[http://www.ft.com/fastft/274981/rosenfeld-dead-52 Property tycoon Andrew Rosenfeld dies at 52]
- Clyde W. Sare, 78, American politician, member of the Oklahoma House of Representatives (1959–1963).[http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/examiner-enterprise/obituary.aspx?page=lifestory&pid=174098685 Clyde W. Sare Obituary]
- Müzeyyen Senar, 96, Turkish singer, pneumonia.[http://www.hurriyetdailynews.com/veteran-turkish-singer-muzeyyen-senar-dies-aged-96.aspx?pageID=238&nid=78039&NewsCatID=341 Veteran Turkish singer Müzeyyen Senar dies aged 96]
- Nick Sharkey, 71, English footballer (Sunderland).[http://www.chroniclelive.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/former-sunderland-striker-nick-sharkey-8609587 Former Sunderland striker Nick Sharkey has died at the age of 71] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160303220144/http://www.chroniclelive.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/former-sunderland-striker-nick-sharkey-8609587 |date=2016-03-03 }}
- John J. Shea Jr., 90, American physician.[http://www.bizjournals.com/memphis/news/2015/02/09/renowned-memphis-physician-dies.html Renowned Memphis physician dies]
- Oscar Stenström, 36, Finnish racing cyclist.[http://svenska.yle.fi/artikel/2015/02/11/cykelprofilen-oscar-stenstrom-ar-dod Cykelprofilen Oscar Stenström är död] {{in lang|sv}}
- Mario Vázquez Raña, 82, Mexican businessman and sports administrator, cancer.[http://www.elfinanciero.com.mx/after-office/fallece-mario-vazquez-rana-a-los-82-anos-de-edad.html Reportan muerte de Mario Vázquez Raña a los 82 años de edad] [http://www.informador.com.mx/mexico/2015/575325/6/mario-vazquez-rana-pierde-la-batalla-contra-el-cancer.htm Mario Vázquez Raña pierde la batalla contra el cáncer] {{in lang|es}}
- Sir David Watson, 65, British academic and educationalist (University of Oxford).[http://www.gtc.ox.ac.uk/news-and-views/news-articles/1251-professor-sir-david-watson-1949-2015.html Professor Sir David Watson 1949-2015]
- Thom Wilson, American punk rock producer.[http://loudwire.com/the-offspring-producer-thom-wilson-dies/ The Offspring producer Thom Wilson dies]
- Ralph Yelton, 88, American politician, member of the Tennessee House of Representatives (1977–1989).[https://web.archive.org/web/20150321010657/http://www.johnsoncitypress.com/obit/39492/ralph-yelton Ralph Yelton, MOUNTAIN HOME]
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- Abdul Rauf Aliza, 33, Afghan IS recruiter, Taliban commander, airstrike.[http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/world-news/is-commander-dies-in-drone-strike-30976795.html IS commander 'dies in drone strike']
- Øyvind Bjorvatn, 83, Norwegian politician, leader of the Liberal People's Party (1982–1986).[http://www.tvedestrandsposten.no/_yvind_Bjorvatn_er_d_d-5-52-4583.html Øyvind Bjorvatn er død] {{in lang|no}}
- Horst Borcherding, 84, German footballer (Saarland national team).[http://www.noz.de/deutschland-welt/vfl-osnabrueck/artikel/545821/osnabrucker-nationalspieler-horst-borcherding-verstorben#gallery&0&0&545821 Osnabrücker Nationalspieler Horst Borcherding verstorben] {{in lang|de}}
- Ken Cunningham, 71, American college basketball player and coach.[http://www.cincinnati.com/story/sports/college/university-of-cincinnati/2015/02/12/uc-63-ncaa-final-four-player-cunningham-passes-away/23305675/ UC '63 Final Four player Ken Cunningham passes away]
- Roman Frister, 87, Polish-Israeli journalist and Holocaust survivor.[http://www.haaretz.com/jewish-world/jewish-world-news/.premium-1.641703 Roman Frister, Holocaust survivor and veteran Haaretz journalist, dies at 87]
- Liu Han, 49, Chinese billionaire mining tycoon, execution.[https://www.cnbc.com/2015/02/09/chinese-billionaire-executed-for-mafia-style-gang.html Chinese billionaire executed for 'mafia-style' gang]
- Donald J. Harlin, 79, American major general.[https://www.legacy.com/us/obituaries/lagrangenews/name/donald-harlin-obituary?id=23436861&fhid=5593 Donald J. Harlin]
- Roy Harris, 83, British linguist.[http://www.integrationists.com/Obituary_Roy_Harris.pdf ROY HARRIS (1931-2015)]
- Frederic M. Hudson, 80, American philosopher.[https://www.independent.com/obits/2015/02/17/frederick-hudson/ Frederick Hudson]
- Jon Jerde, 75, American architect.[http://www.reviewjournal.com/business/casinos-gaming/architect-vegas-icons-bellagio-and-fremont-street-experience-has-died Architect of Vegas icons Bellagio and Fremont Street Experience has died]
- Marvin David Levy, 82, American composer.[http://chicagoclassicalreview.com/2015/02/marvin-david-levy-1932-2015/ Marvin David Levy 1932-2015]
- Apirana Mahuika, 80, New Zealand Māori leader (Ngāti Porou).[http://www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/news/article.cfm?c_id=1&objectid=11398756 Tributes flow for Ngati Porou leader Apirana Mahuika]
- Drew McDonald, 59, Scottish professional wrestler, cancer.[http://www.wrestlinginc.com/wi/news/2015/0209/589299/uk-wrestling-legend-drew-mcdonald-passes-away/ UK Wrestling Legend Drew McDonald Passes Away, Paige And Other WWE Superstars Comment]
- Samuel H. Moffett, 98, American Korean theologian and missionary.[http://www.pcusa.org/news/2015/2/10/great-man-died-today/ A Great Man Died Today]
- Charlie O'Connell, 79, American roller derby skater.[http://www.sfgate.com/bayarea/article/Charlie-O-Connell-Roller-Derby-Hall-of-Famer-6120341.php Charlie O'Connell, Roller Derby Hall of Famer, dies]
- Valeri Poluyanov, 71, Russian Soviet-era footballer.[http://www.niknews.mk.ua/2015/02/09/umer-futbolist-nikolaevskogo-sudostroitelja-valerij-polujanov/ Умер футболист николаевского «Судостроителя» Валерий Полуянов] {{in lang|ru}}
- Rex Ray, 58, American graphic designer and artist, lymphoma.[http://www.sfgate.com/bayarea/article/Collage-artist-Rex-Ray-dies-6071830.php Collage artist Rex Ray dies]
- Nadia Röthlisberger-Raspe, 42, Swiss curler, Olympic silver medalist (2002) and Paralympic coach, bone cancer.[http://wheelchaircurler.blogspot.com/2015/02/swiss-paralympic-coach-nadia.html Swiss Paralympic Coach Nadia Röthlisberger-Raspe passes away due to Bone Cancer]
- Claude Ruel, 76, Canadian ice hockey coach (Montreal Canadiens).[http://www.nhl.com/ice/news.htm?id=752468 Canadiens Cup champion coach Ruel dies at 76]
- Ed Sabol, 98, American filmmaker, founder of NFL Films.[https://www.nfl.com/news/ed-sabol-founder-of-nfl-films-dies-at-age-of-98-0ap3000000469569 Ed Sabol, founder of NFL Films, dies at age of 98]
- Jorge Sassi, 67, Argentine actor, renal failure.[https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0765975/ Jorge Sassi (1950–2015)]
- Richard Sher, 66, American broadcaster (Says You!).[https://www.bostonglobe.com/metro/2015/02/10/richard-sher-created-and-hosted-radio-quiz-show-says-you/cxMVjmG0X0kCSiCTg7H6YO/story.html Richard Sher, 66; created and hosted radio quiz show]
- Grant Strate, 87, Canadian dancer, cancer.[https://www.theglobeandmail.com/arts/theatre-and-performance/canadian-dance-pioneer-grant-strate-dies/article22906504/ Canadian dance pioneer Grant Strate dies]
- Melanie Tem, 65, American horror and dark fantasy author, breast cancer.[http://www.locusmag.com/News/2015/02/melanie-tem-1949-2015 Melanie Tem (1949-2015), American author, dies] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151221234136/http://www.locusmag.com/News/2015/02/melanie-tem-1949-2015/ |date=2015-12-21 }}
- Max Yalden, 84, Canadian civil servant and diplomat.[http://v1.theglobeandmail.com/servlet/story/Deaths.20150217.93356620/BDAStory/BDA/deaths YALDEN, Maxwell F.]
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- Naseer Aruri, 81, Palestinian scholar and human rights activist, Parkinson's disease.[http://www.alaraby.co.uk/english/news/a9fbce1b-1130-4722-b089-cdeb84e28968 Palestine's champion, Naseer Aruri, dies aged 81]
- Karl Josef Becker, 86, German Roman Catholic theologian, Cardinal-Deacon of San Giuliano Martire (since 2012).[http://www.katholisch.de/de/katholisch/themen/kirche_2/150210_kardinal_becker_ist_tot.php Kardinal Becker ist tot] {{in lang|de}}
- Abdul Ghafoor Bhurgri, 94, Pakistani lawyer, author and politician.[http://www.dawn.com/news/1162768 Writer Abdul Ghafoor Bhurgari passes away]
- Daniel Brand, 79, American wrestler.[http://nwhof.org/blog/remembering-nwhof-distinguished-member-dan-brand/ Remembering NWHOF Distinguished Member Dan Brand]
*Deng Liqun, 99, Chinese politician.[http://news.xinhuanet.com/politics/2015-02/10/c_1114325985.htm 邓力群同志逝世] {{in lang|zh}}
- Sir Noel Davies, 81, British chief executive (Vickers).[https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/obituaries/11437551/Sir-Noel-Davies-shipbuilder-obituary.html Sir Noel Davies, shipbuilder - obituary]
- Wayne Dobbs, 75, American college basketball coach (Vanderbilt University).[http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/atlanta/obituary.aspx?pid=174149172 Wayne Dobbs obituary]
- Bill Enyart, 67, American football player (Buffalo Bills), cancer.[http://www.oregonlive.com/beavers/index.ssf/2015/02/bill_earthquake_enyart_star_of.html Bill 'Earthquake' Enyart, star of Oregon State's 'Giant Killers,' dies]
- John Fox, 90, British composer and conductor.[https://www.surreycomet.co.uk/memorials/death-notices/death/11834637.john-fox/notice John Fox]
- Matías Funes, 62, Honduran philosopher, professor, and presidential candidate, pancreatic cancer.[http://www.elheraldo.hn/pais/793727-219/muere-el-intelectual-hondure%C3%B1o-mat%C3%ADas-funes Muere el intelectual hondureño Matías Funes] {{in lang|es}}
- Don Johnson, 88, American baseball player (New York Yankees, Washington Senators), kidney failure.[http://obits.oregonlive.com/obituaries/oregon/obituary.aspx?n=Don-Johnson&pid=174218231 Don Johnson obituary]
- Sir William Lawrence, 5th Baronet, 60, British aristocrat and politician.[http://www.stratfordobserver.co.uk/2015/02/12/news-Tributes-paid-to-Sir-William-Lawrence-126717.html Tributes paid to Sir William Lawrence] {{webarchive |url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150222104759/http://www.stratfordobserver.co.uk/2015/02/12/news-Tributes-paid-to-Sir-William-Lawrence-126717.html |date=February 22, 2015 }}
- Corinne Le Poulain, 66, French actress, cancer.[http://www.jeanmarcmorandini.com/article-332619-la-comedienne-corinne-le-poulain-figure-du-theatre-et-de-la-tele-est-decedee-a-66-ans-d-un-cancer-foudroyant.html La comédienne Corinne Le Poulain, figure du théâtre et de la télé, est décédée à 66 ans d'un cancer foudroyant] {{in lang|fr}}
- Bernard Marie, 96, French rugby league referee and politician, member of the National Assembly (1967–1981).[http://www.lexpress.fr/actualite/politique/ump/bernard-marie-ancien-depute-maire-de-biarritz-et-pere-de-mam-est-mort_1650640.html Bernard Marie, ancien député-maire de Biarritz et père de MAM, est mort] {{in lang|fr}}
- Tom McQueen, 85, Scottish footballer (Accrington Stanley, Hibernian).[http://www.heraldscotland.com/sport/football/ex-scots-keeper-tom-mcqueen-father-of-gordon-dies-at-85.1423692060 Ex-Scots keeper Tom McQueen, father of Gordon, dies at 85]
- Dane A. Miller, 68, American business executive.{{Cite web |url=http://www.journalgazette.net/news/local/Dane-Miller--Biomet-co-founder--dies-4968458 |title=Dane Miller, Biomet co-founder, dies |access-date=2015-03-06 |archive-date=2015-03-17 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150317022452/http://www.journalgazette.net/News/Local/Dane-Miller--Biomet-co-founder--dies-4968458 |url-status=dead }}
- Anne Naysmith, 77, British concert pianist, traffic collision.[https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2015/feb/11/extraordinary-life-anne-naysmith-pianist-lady-in-car From concert pianist to lady in the car: the extraordinary life of Anne Naysmith]
- Michael Raupach, 64, Australian climatologist.[http://www.abc.net.au/news/2015-02-11/prominent-climate-change-scientist-michael-raupach-dies/6086834 Climate change scientist Professor Michael Raupach dies, colleagues hail dedicated researcher]
- Pat Rogan, 78, Australian politician.[https://www.parliament.nsw.gov.au/members/formermembers/Pages/former-member-details.aspx?pk=1941 Mr (Pat) Patrick Allan ROGAN (1936-2015)]
- Roman Sidorov, 59, Russian footballer.[http://kmv.gorodskoitelegraf.ru/podrobno/1669-na-stavropole-skonchalsya-izvestnyy-futbolist.html На Ставрополье скончался известный футболист] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150321063959/http://kmv.gorodskoitelegraf.ru/podrobno/1669-na-stavropole-skonchalsya-izvestnyy-futbolist.html |date=2015-03-21 }} {{in lang|ru}}
- Bobby Towns, 76, American football player.{{Cite web |url=http://www.georgiadogs.com/sports/m-footbl/spec-rel/021215aaa.html |title=Robert Forrest Towns Passes Away |access-date=2015-04-01 |archive-date=2015-04-02 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150402122948/http://www.georgiadogs.com/sports/m-footbl/spec-rel/021215aaa.html |url-status=dead }}
- Manfred Wagner, 76, German footballer (1860 Munich).[http://www.bild.de/sport/fussball/1860-muenchen/meister-loewe-manfred-wagner-mit-75-jahren-gestorben-39713016.bild.html Meister-Löwe von 1966 verstorben] {{in lang|de}}
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- John Beresford, 8th Marquess of Waterford, 81, Irish aristocrat.[http://www.rip.ie/showdn.php?dn=247838/John The death has occurred of John Hubert (8th Marquis of Waterford) DE LA POER]
- Abel Costas Montaño, 94, Bolivian Roman Catholic prelate, Bishop of Tarija (1974–1995).[http://catholic-hierarchy.org/bishop/bcosmon.html Bishop Abel Costas Montaño]
- Anne Cuneo, 78, Swiss author and film director.[http://www.rts.ch/info/culture/6535659-l-ecrivaine-vaudoise-anne-cuneo-s-est-eteinte-a-l-age-de-78-ans.html L'écrivaine vaudoise Anne Cuneo s'est éteinte à l'âge de 78 ans] {{in lang|fr}}
- Rudolf Fila, 82, Slovak painter.[http://spectator.sme.sk/c/20056224/painter-art-teacher-rudolf-fila-dies.html Painter, art teacher Rudolf Fila dies]
- Betty Foulk, 77, American sailor.[https://www.legacy.com/us/obituaries/greenwichtime/name/elizabeth-foulk-obituary?id=16354515 Elizabeth Foulk]
- Gary Glick, 84, American football player (Pittsburgh Steelers).{{Cite web |url=http://www.csurams.com/sports/m-footbl/spec-rel/021215aaa.html |title=Passing of Gary Glick |access-date=2015-03-06 |archive-date=2016-08-26 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160826131224/http://www.csurams.com/sports/m-footbl/spec-rel/021215aaa.html |url-status=dead }}
- Christopher Greener, 71, British basketball player and actor (The Elephant Man).{{Cite web|url=http://www.newsshopper.co.uk/news/11843442.Mourners_gather_in_Hayes_for_funeral_of_former_UK_s_tallest_man_Christopher_Greener/|title = Mourners gather in Hayes for funeral of former UK's tallest man Christopher Greener}}
- Roger Hanin, 89, French actor and film director.[http://www.lemonde.fr/disparitions/article/2015/02/11/l-acteur-roger-hanin-est-mort_4574239_3382.html Mort de Roger Hanin, le « beau-frère » et le commissaire] {{in lang|fr}}
- Ray Hathaway, 98, American baseball player (Brooklyn Dodgers).[http://www.citizen-times.com/story/sports/2015/02/12/former-asheville-tourists-manager-ray-hathaway-dies/23314181/ Former Asheville Tourists manager Ray Hathaway dies]
- Tama Huata, 64, New Zealand Māori performing arts leader.[http://www.radionz.co.nz/news/te-manu-korihi/265886/maori-performing-arts-veteran-dies Maori performing arts veteran dies]
- Carroll Huntress, 91, American football coach.[https://www.legacy.com/us/obituaries/dallasmorningnews/name/carroll-huntress-obituary?pid=174145032 Carroll Paul Huntress]
- Tancred Ibsen Jr., 93, Norwegian diplomat.[http://www.dagbladet.no/2015/02/12/nyheter/politikk/litteratur/innenriks/37662624/ Ibsens og Bjørnsons oldebarn død] {{in lang|no}}
- Gus Moffat, 66, English football player and coach.[http://familiesfirst.funeraltechweb.com/tribute/details/9013/Angus_Moffat/obituary.html Obituary of Angus Moffat] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160308105554/http://familiesfirst.funeraltechweb.com/tribute/details/9013/angus_moffat/obituary.html |date=2016-03-08 }}
- John E. Murray Jr., 82, American educator, President of Duquesne University (1988–2001), heart attack.[http://triblive.com/news/adminpage/7758892-74/duquesne-president-murray Former Duquesne University president dies at 82]
- Ricardo Palacios, 74, Spanish film actor and director (The Man Called Noon, Socrates), heart failure.[http://www.20minutos.es/noticia/2374689/0/fallece-actor/ricardo-palacios/spaguetti-weterns/ Fallece el actor cántabro Ricardo Palacios, habitual de 'spaguetti westerns' y de Jesús Franco] {{in lang|es}}
- Bob Simon, 73, American television journalist (60 Minutes), traffic collision.[http://www.nydailynews.com/new-york/bob-simon-60-minutes-correspondent-killed-crash-article-1.2111975 Bob Simon, '60 Minutes' correspondent, killed in crash on West Side Highway]
- Jerry Tarkanian, 84, American Hall of Fame basketball coach (Long Beach State, UNLV, San Antonio Spurs, Fresno State).[http://www.cbssports.com/collegebasketball/eye-on-college-basketball/25065675/hall-of-fame-college-hoops-coach-jerry-tarkanian-dies-at-84 Hall-of-Fame college hoops coach Jerry Tarkanian dies at 84]
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- Idriss Arnaoud Ali, 69, Djiboutian politician.[http://www.hiiraan.com/news4/2015/Feb/98143/djibouti_s_parliament_speaker_dies.aspx Djibouti's parliament speaker dies]
- Sam Andrew, 73, American musician (Big Brother and the Holding Company), complication after open heart surgery.[http://www.tmz.com/2015/02/13/janis-joplin-band-founder-dead-big-brother-and-the-holding-company-sam-andrew/ Band founder Sam Andrew dead]
- David Carr, 58, American columnist (The New York Times) and author, lung cancer.[https://www.nytimes.com/2015/02/13/business/media/david-carr-media-equation-columnist-for-the-times-is-dead-at-58.html?_r=0 David Carr, Media Columnist for The Times, Is Dead at 58]
- Movita Castaneda, 98, American actress (Mutiny on the Bounty), neck injury.[http://www.latimes.com/local/obituaries/la-me-movita-castaneda-20150217-story.html Movita Castaneda dies at 98; film actress was Marlon Brando's second wife]
- John P. Craven, 90, American scientist.[https://www.nytimes.com/2015/02/19/us/john-p-craven-90-scientist-who-shaped-cold-war-spying-at-sea-dies.html?referrer= John P. Craven, Scientist Who Shaped Cold War Spying at Sea, Dies at 90]
- Désiré Dondeyne, 93, French composer.[http://www.resmusica.com/2015/02/12/deces-du-chef-et-compositeur-desire-dondeyne/ Décès du chef et compositeur Désiré Dondeyne] {{in lang|fr}}
- Rhonda Glenn, 68, American sportscaster (ESPN, ABC) and golf historian, cancer.[http://www.espnfrontrow.com/2015/02/updated-rhonda-glenn-the-first-female-sportscenter-anchor-passes-away-at-68/ Rhonda Glenn, the first female SportsCenter anchor, passes away at 68]
- Harvey Goldschmid, 74, American legal scholar and SEC commissioner.[https://www.reuters.com/article/sec-goldschmid-idUSL1N0VM2L120150212 Former US SEC commissioner Harvey Goldschmid dead at 74]
- Alison Gordon, 72, Canadian sports journalist, lung ailment.[http://www.cbssports.com/mlb/eye-on-baseball/25067629/pioneering-female-sportswriter-alison-gordon-dies-at-72 Pioneering female sportswriter Alison Gordon dies at 72]
- Cornelis Pieter van den Hoek, 93, Dutch resistance fighter, recipient of the Military William Order.[http://nos.nl/artikel/2019199-drager-militaire-willems-orde-van-den-hoek-93-overleden.html Drager Militaire Willems-Orde Van den Hoek (93) overleden] {{in lang|nl}}
- Christopher Horton, 76, New Zealand sharebroker.{{Cite web |url=https://www.heavenaddress.com/Christopher-Tait-Horton-CBE-JP/917421/obituary |title=Christopher Tait Horton CBE JP |access-date=2015-03-06 |archive-date=2018-10-25 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181025123142/https://www.heavenaddress.com/Christopher-Tait-Horton-CBE-JP/917421/obituary |url-status=dead }}
- John-Edward Kelly, 56, American conductor and saxophonist.{{cite news | url=http://www.veronews.com/32963_features/john-edward-kelly-acclaimed-vero-musician-dead-at/article_1ac42608-bf4d-11e4-aa74-8355f0106385.html | title=John-Edward Kelly: Acclaimed Vero musician dead at 56 | work=Vero Beach News | author=Michelle Genz | date=2015-02-28 | access-date=2016-08-03 | url-status=dead | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160517125151/http://www.veronews.com/32963_features/john-edward-kelly-acclaimed-vero-musician-dead-at/article_1ac42608-bf4d-11e4-aa74-8355f0106385.html | archive-date=2016-05-17 }}
- Jean Lechantre, 92, Belgian-born French international footballer.[http://www.fff.fr/actualites/146374-555171-deces-de-jean-lechantre Décès de Jean Lechantre] {{in lang|fr}}
- Mosie Lister, 93, American gospel music singer-songwriter (The Statesmen Quartet).[http://www.sgnscoops.com/2015/02/12/mosie-lister-goodbye-world-goodbye/ Mosie Lister: Goodbye, World, Goodbye] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150517010745/http://www.sgnscoops.com/2015/02/12/mosie-lister-goodbye-world-goodbye/ |date=2015-05-17 }}
- Anthony Low, 87, British historian.[http://www.canberratimes.com.au/act-news/former-anu-vicechancellor-emeritus-professor-donald-anthony-low-dies-20150213-13dq68.html Former ANU vice-chancellor Emeritus Professor Donald Anthony Low dies]
*Nik Abdul Aziz Nik Mat, 84, Malaysian politician, Menteri Besar of Kelantan (1990–2013).[http://www.themalaysianinsider.com/malaysia/article/nik-aziz-dies Nik Aziz dies] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160303182745/http://www.themalaysianinsider.com/malaysia/article/nik-aziz-dies |date=2016-03-03 }}
- Tomie Ohtake, 101, Japanese-born Brazilian artist, heart failure.[https://www.independent.co.uk/news/people/tomie-ohtake-painter-and-sculptor-who-moved-to-brazil-where-she-became-noted-for-her-public-artworks-10047418.html Tomie Ohtake: Painter and sculptor who moved to Brazil, where she became noted for her public artworks]
- Gary Owens, 80, American television announcer (Rowan & Martin's Laugh-In) and voice actor (Space Ghost, Garfield and Friends), diabetes.[https://variety.com/2015/tv/news/gary-owens-announcer-of-laugh-in-fame-dies-at-80-1201433731/# Gary Owens, Announcer of 'Laugh-In' Fame, Dies at 80]
- Richie Pratt, 71, American jazz drummer.[http://news.allaboutjazz.com/drummer-richie-pratt-march-11-1943-february-12-2015.php Drummer, Richie Pratt (March 11, 1943 - February 12, 2015)]
- Oliver Rackham, 75, British landscape ecologist.{{Cite web |url=http://www.corpus.cam.ac.uk/news/professor-oliver-rackham-1939-2015/ |title=Professor Oliver Rackham, 1939-2015 |access-date=2015-03-06 |archive-date=2015-02-15 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150215111820/http://www.corpus.cam.ac.uk/news/professor-oliver-rackham-1939-2015/ |url-status=dead }}
- Ernest J. Sternglass, 91, American physicist and professor, heart failure.[http://www.news.cornell.edu/stories/2015/02/physicist-ernest-sternglass-dies-91 Physicist Ernest Sternglass dies at 91]
- George H. Storck, 84, American football coach.[https://dartmouthalumnimagazine.com/george-h-storck-%E2%80%9952 George H. Storck '52]
- Steve Strange, 55, British musician (Visage), heart attack.[http://www.hampshirechronicle.co.uk/news/national/11791090.New_Romantic_pioneer_Strange_dies/ New Romantic pioneer Strange dies]
- Mike Thresh, 84, British plant pathologist.[https://www.theguardian.com/science/2015/apr/06/mike-thresh Mike Thresh obituary]
- LeRoy Woodson, 70, American photojournalist.[https://time.com/4147172/in-memoriam-photographers-died-2015/ In Memoriam: Remembering the Photographers We Lost in 2015]
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- Faith Bandler, 96, Australian civil rights activist.[http://www.theaustralian.com.au/news/features/faith-bandler-activist-author-and-inspiration/story-e6frg6z6-1227219201740?nk=aa25e748b7467c5ffd283a859642c2a0 Faith Bandler Activist, author and inspiration]
- Bob Bettisworth, 88, American politician, member of the Alaska House of Representatives (1979–1985).[http://www.newsminer.com/news/local_news/longtime-fairbanksan-and-former-alaska-legislator-bob-bettisworth-has-died/article_03df516c-b5af-11e4-b0c3-63158b7dfc85.html Longtime Fairbanksan and former Alaska legislator Bob Bettisworth has died]
- Thomas Bhalerao, 82, Indian Roman Catholic prelate, Bishop of Nashik (1987–2007).[http://catholic-hierarchy.org/bishop/bbhalerao.html Bishop Thomas Bhalerao]
- Stan Chambers, 91, American television reporter (KTLA).[http://ktla.com/2015/02/13/stan-chambers-longtime-ktla-reporter-dead-at-91/ Stan Chambers, Longtime KTLA Reporter, Dies at 91]
- Tony Charles, 79, Welsh professional wrestler (NWA).[https://wrestlingheritage.co.uk/tony-charles/ Tony Charles]
- Geneviève Dormann, 81, French journalist and writer.[http://www.lefigaro.fr/flash-actu/2015/02/13/97001-20150213FILWWW00066-la-romanciere-genevieve-dormann-est-morte-a-81-ans.php/ Geneviève Dormann, French journalist and writer] {{in lang|fr}}
- John Robert Evans, 85, Canadian paediatrician and academic.[http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/thestar/obituary.aspx?pid=174150357 John Robert Evans Obituary]
- Kete Ioane, 64, Cook Islands politician, MP for Vaipae-Tautu (1999–2010), Cabinet Minister (2008–2009).[http://www.radioaustralia.net.au/international/radio/program/pacific-beat/cook-islands-byelection-postponed-after-candidate-kete-ioane-dies/1415141 Cook Islands by-election postponed after candidate Kete Ioane dies]
- John McCabe, 75, British composer and pianist.[https://www.bbc.com/news/entertainment-arts-31457464 Composer and pianist John McCabe dies aged 75]
- Jim McCusker, 78, American football player (Philadelphia Eagles).[http://www.post-journal.com/page/content.detail/id/661153/James-McCusker.html?nav=5018 James McCusker]
- James Montgomery, 80, Canadian Olympic boxer.[https://web.archive.org/web/20200418123941/https://www.sports-reference.com/olympics/athletes/mo/jimmy-montgomery-1.html Jimmy Montgomery]
- Magnus Mwalunyungu, 84, Tanzanian Roman Catholic prelate, Bishop of Tunduru-Masasi (1992–2005).[http://catholic-hierarchy.org/bishop/bmwa.html Bishop Magnus Mwalunyungu]
- Albert Nijenhuis, 88, Dutch-born American mathematician.[http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/seattletimes/obituary.aspx?pid=174219428 Albert Nijenhuis]
- Nguyễn Bá Thanh, 61, Vietnamese politician, member of Central Committee of the Communist Party.[http://www.24h.com.vn/tin-tuc-trong-ngay/tieu-su-cuoc-doi-ong-nguyen-ba-thanh-c46a691112.html Tiểu sử cuộc đời ông Nguyễn Bá Thanh-tin tuc] {{in lang|vi}}
- Dan Tunstall Pedoe, 75, British cardiologist.[https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2015/mar/26/dan-tunstall-pedoe-obituary Dan Tunstall Pedoe obituary]
- Kesava Reddy, 68, Indian novelist.[http://www.jagranjosh.com/current-affairs/telugu-novelist-kesava-reddy-passed-away-1423821118-1 Telugu novelist Kesava Reddy passed away]
- Hugh Walters, 75, British actor (Doctor Who).[http://memorials.co-operativefuneralcare.co.uk/memorial/02-13-2015-HughThornton-Walters Hugh Thornton Walters]
- Gerald Willis, 75, American politician, member of the Alabama House of Representatives.[http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/annistonstar/obituary.aspx?pid=174153113 Noah Gerald Willis Obituary]
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- Kalim Aajiz, 95, Indian author and academic.{{Cite web |url=http://muslimmirror.com/eng/legendry-urdu-poet-dr-kalim-ajiz-passes-away/ |title=Legendary Urdu poet Dr Kalim Ajiz passes away |access-date=2015-07-03 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150703172004/http://muslimmirror.com/eng/legendry-urdu-poet-dr-kalim-ajiz-passes-away/ |archive-date=2015-07-03 |url-status=dead }}
- Keith Copeland, 68, American jazz drummer.[http://www.marlbank.net/news/2536-online-tributes-to-keith-copeland Musicians pay tribute to Keith Copeland] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150415055545/http://www.marlbank.net/news/2536-online-tributes-to-keith-copeland |date=2015-04-15 }}{{Better source needed|reason=The current source is insufficiently reliable (WP:NOTRS).|date=July 2024}}
- Pamela Cundell, 95, English actress (Dad's Army, EastEnders, A Fantastic Fear of Everything).[https://www.theguardian.com/tv-and-radio/2015/feb/16/pamela-cundell Pamela Cundell obituary]
- Bernd Dost, 75, German journalist.{{Cite web |date=2015-04-02 |title=onlinefilm.org - Bernd Dost {{!}} Film / Funk |url=https://www.onlinefilm.org/de_DE/community/16499 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150402115738/https://www.onlinefilm.org/de_DE/community/16499 |url-status=dead |archive-date=2015-04-02 |access-date=2024-07-14 }}
- Michele Ferrero, 89, Italian businessman (Ferrero SpA).[https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/obituaries/11414051/Michele-Ferrero-businessman-obituary.html Michele Ferrero, businessman - obituary]
- Sheila Girling, 90, British artist.[https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/obituaries/11440545/Sheila-Girling-artist-obituary.html Sheila Girling, artist - obituary]
- Helen Glass, 97, Canadian nurse and administrator.[http://obits.dignitymemorial.com/dignity-memorial/obituary.aspx?n=Helen-Glass&lc=3754&pid=174165144&mid=6324886 In Memory of Helen Preston Glass]
- Philip Godana, Kenyan politician, MP for Moyale, shot.[http://www.standardmedia.co.ke/thecounties/article/2000151703/former-moyale-mp-philip-godana-shot-dead-at-his-syokimau-home Former Moyale MP Philip Godana shot dead at his Syokimau home]
- Maureen Guy, 82, Welsh mezzo-soprano singer.[https://www.walesonline.co.uk/whats-on/arts-culture-news/maureen-guy-obituary-penclawdd-8783937 'She was a like a film star in Penclawdd': Tributes paid to singing legend Maureen Guy]
- John D. Hargreaves, 91, British historian.[https://www.theguardian.com/books/2015/mar/16/john-hargreaves John Hargreaves obituary]
- Britta Hasso, 79, Swedish actress and journalist.[http://www.sydsvenskan.se/taggar/britta-hasso/ Britta Hasso död] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150918030609/http://www.sydsvenskan.se/taggar/britta-hasso/ |date=2015-09-18 }} {{in lang|sv}}{{Better source needed|reason=The current source is insufficiently reliable (WP:NOTRS).|date=July 2024}}
- Egon Horst, 76, German footballer (Schalke 04, Hamburger SV).[http://www.abendblatt.de/sport/fussball/hsv/article137526475/HSV-trauert-um-frueheren-Mittellaeufer-Egon-Horst.html HSV trauert um früheren Mittelläufer Egon Horst] {{in lang|de}}
- Alan Howard, 77, English actor (The Lord of the Rings), pneumonia.[https://www.theguardian.com/stage/2015/feb/19/alan-howard-rsc-national-theatre-dies-aged-77 Alan Howard, mainstay of RSC and National Theatre, dies aged 77]
- Hulon, 58, American jazz saxophonist and physician.[http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/newsherald/obituary.aspx?n=Hulon-E-Crayton&pid=174176342 Hulon Crayton Obituary]
- Louis Jourdan, 93, French actor (Letter from an Unknown Woman, Gigi, Octopussy).[https://variety.com/2015/film/news/louis-jourdan-star-of-octopussy-gigi-dies-at-93-1201434557/ Louis Jourdan, Star of 'Octopussy,' 'Gigi,' Dies at 93]
- Asbjørn Kjønstad, 72, Norwegian legal scholar.[http://www.adressa.no/nyheter/nordtrondelag/article10655121.ece Asbjørn Kjønstad er død] {{in lang|no}}
- Philip Levine, 87, American Pulitzer Prize-winning poet, pancreatic cancer.[http://blog.sfgate.com/bookmarks/2015/02/15/former-poet-laureate-philip-levine-a-champion-of-the-working-class-dies-at-87/ Former poet laureate Philip Levine, a champion of the working class, dies at 87]
- Philippe Massoni, 79, French prefect, Representative Co-Prince of Andorra (2002–2007).[http://www.leparisien.fr/faits-divers/deces-de-l-ancien-prefet-de-police-de-paris-philippe-massoni-14-02-2015-4533935.php Décès de l'ancien préfet de police de Paris Philippe Massoni] {{in lang|fr}}
- Ammouri Mbarek, 63, Moroccan musician, cancer.[http://www.moroccoworldnews.com/2015/02/151841/pioneer-moroccan-amaizgh-music-dies/ Pioneer of Moroccan Amaizgh Music Dies]
- Franjo Mihalić, 94, Croatian Yugoslav long-distance runner, Olympic silver medalist (1956).[http://www.novosti.rs/vesti/sport.297.html:533938-Preminuo-Franjo-Mihalic-Odlazak-legende Preminuo Franjo Mihalić Odlazak legende] {{in lang|hr}}
- Finn Nørgaard, 55, Danish film director, shot.[http://www.vg.no/nyheter/utenriks/terrorisme/filmskaper-finn-noergaard-55-drept/a/23396309/ Filmskaper Finn Nørgaard (55) drept] {{in lang|no}}
- Richard Perham, 77, English molecular biologist.[http://www.joh.cam.ac.uk/professor-richard-perham-1937-2015 Professor Richard Perham 1937-2015]
- Wim Ruska, 74, Dutch judoka, Olympic champion (1972).[http://www.nu.nl/sport/3992842/oud-olympisch-judokampioen-wim-ruska-74-jarige-leeftijd-overleden.html Oud-olympisch judokampioen Wim Ruska op 74-jarige leeftijd overleden] {{in lang|nl}}
- James H. Schwartz, 87, American politician.[https://obituaries.ottumwacourier.com/obituary/jim-schwartz-770525941 Jim Schwartz]
- Barbara Smith, 68, American LGBT rights activist.[https://windycitytimes.com/2015/02/19/passages-chicago-activist-barbara-robbie-smith-dies/ PASSAGES Chicago activist Barbara 'Robbie' Smith dies]
- Hans Jürgen Teuteberg, 85, German historian.[http://www.wn-trauer.de/Traueranzeige/Hans-Juergen-Teuteberg-2015-02-14-Hiltrup-15844753 Hans-Jürgen Teuteberg] {{in lang|de}}
- Thio Him Tjiang, 85, Indonesian footballer.[http://www.tribunnews.com/superball/2015/02/23/catatan-singkat-karir-thio-him-tjiang Catatan Singkat Karir Thio Him Tjiang]
- Gerson Veii, 76, Namibian politician.{{Cite web |url=http://www.namibian.com.na/indexx.php?id=23376 |title=Namibia mourns former Robben Island prisoner |access-date=2015-03-06 |archive-date=2015-02-16 |archive-url=https://archive.today/20150216141605/http://www.namibian.com.na/indexx.php?id=23376 |url-status=dead }}
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- Haron Amin, 46, Afghan diplomat, Ambassador to Japan (2004–2009), cancer.[http://www.tolonews.com/en/afghanistan/18221-former-afghan-diplomat-and-ambassador-to-japan-dies-at-46 Former Afghan Diplomat and Ambassador to Japan Dies at 46] {{webarchive |url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150215204921/http://www.tolonews.com/en/afghanistan/18221-former-afghan-diplomat-and-ambassador-to-japan-dies-at-46 |date=February 15, 2015 }}
- George Attla, 81, American sprint dog musher.[http://www.ktuu.com/news/news/legendary-sprint-dog-musher-george-attla-passes-away-at-81/31289550 Legendary sprint dog musher George Attla passes away at 81] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160129023724/http://www.ktuu.com/news/news/legendary-sprint-dog-musher-george-attla-passes-away-at-81/31289550 |date=2016-01-29 }}
- Sergio Blanco, 66, Spanish singer (Sergio y Estíbaliz).[http://www.eurovision-spain.com/iphp/noticia.php?numero=9781 Sergio Blanco fallece a los 66 años] {{in lang|es}}
- Barbara Darling, 67, Australian Anglican prelate, stroke.[http://www.abc.net.au/news/2015-02-15/trail-blazing-female-anglican-bishop-barbara-darling-dies-after/6093828 Barbara Darling, trail-blazing female Anglican Bishop, dies after suffering stroke]
- Arnaud de Borchgrave, 88, American journalist (The Washington Times), bladder cancer.[http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2015/feb/15/arnaud-de-borchgrave-former-washington-times-edito/ Arnaud de Borchgrave, former Washington Times editor in chief, dies at 88]
- Eileen Essell, 92, English actress (Duplex, Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, The Producers).{{Cite web |url=http://createarts.org.uk/blog/2015/05/create-patron-hollywood-actress-eileen-essell-remembered-2 |title=Create Patron, Hollywood actress Eileen Essell, Remembered |access-date=2015-05-24 |archive-date=2015-07-26 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150726044925/http://createarts.org.uk/blog/2015/05/create-patron-hollywood-actress-eileen-essell-remembered-2/ |url-status=dead }}
- Robert France, 54, Jamaican-born American computer scientist.[https://source.colostate.edu/in-memory-robert-france/ In memory: Robert France]
- José María Hernández, 55, Spanish politician, President of the Provincial Deputation of Palencia (since 2011).{{Cite web |date=2015-02-17 |title=Fallece José María Hernández, un político entregado a la provincia de Palencia |url=http://www.tribunaavila.com/noticias/fallece-jose-maria-hernandez-un-politico-entregado-a-la-provincia-de-palencia/1424013097 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150217061409/http://www.tribunaavila.com/noticias/fallece-jose-maria-hernandez-un-politico-entregado-a-la-provincia-de-palencia/1424013097 |url-status=dead |archive-date=2015-02-17 |access-date=2024-07-14 }}
- Leo Jordan, 85, Canadian politician, Ontario MPP (1990–1999).[http://www.insideottawavalley.com/news-story/5342912-former-mpp-leo-jordan-dies-at-85/ Former MPP Leo Jordan dies at 85]
- Wendell Kim, 64, American baseball player and coach (San Francisco Giants, Chicago Cubs, Boston Red Sox), Alzheimer's disease.[http://www.mercurynews.com/sports/ci_27534839/sports-digest-ex-giants-coach-wendell-kim-dead Sports digest: Ex-Giants coach Wendell Kim dead at 64]
- Mikhail Koulakov, 82, Russian abstract painter.[http://www.rg.ru/2015/02/15/kulakov-anons.html В Италии умер известный художник-авангардист Михаил Кулаков] {{in lang|ru}}
- Ike Lassiter, 74, American football player (Oakland Raiders, Denver Broncos, New England Patriots).[https://memorials.fouchesfuneralhome.com/isaac-lassiter/4677518/index.php Isaac Thomas Lassiter]
- Bruce A. McIntosh, 85, Canadian astrophysicist.[http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/ottawacitizen/obituary.aspx?n=bruce-andrew-mcintosh&pid=174224299 Bruce Andrew McINTOSH Obituary]
- Steve Montador, 35, Canadian ice hockey player (Calgary Flames, Florida Panthers, Buffalo Sabres).[http://www.cbc.ca/sports/hockey/nhl/steve-montador-former-flames-defenceman-dies-at-age-35-reports-1.2958315 Steve Montador, former Flames defenceman, dies at age 35: reports]
- Jacob Stolt-Nielsen, 83, Norwegian businessman (Stolt-Nielsen).[https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2015-02-15/jacob-stolt-nielsen-founder-of-chemical-tanker-firm-dies-at-83 Jacob Stolt-Nielsen, Founder of Chemical-Tanker Firm, Dies at 83]
- John Treadgold, 83, British Anglican priest, Dean of Chichester (1989–2001).{{Cite web |url=http://announcements.telegraph.co.uk/deaths/187700/treadgold |title=Treadgold |access-date=2015-03-06 |archive-date=2015-02-19 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150219134424/http://announcements.telegraph.co.uk/deaths/187700/treadgold |url-status=dead }}
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- Wilhelm Baumann, 89, German politician.[http://www.hdbg.de/parlament/content/persDetail.php?id=4032 Baumann, Wilhelm] {{in lang|de}}
- Meli Bolobolo, 51, Fijian tribal chief and academic.[http://fijivillage.com/news/Ratu-Meli-Bolobolo-laid-to-rest-rk2s59/ Ratu Meli Bolobolo laid to rest]
- Lasse Braun, 78, Italian pornographic film director and producer, complications from diabetes.[http://www.liberoquotidiano.it/news/spettacoli/11757314/Addio-a-Lasse-Braun--il.html Addio a Lasse Braun, il re del porno] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150220215908/http://www.liberoquotidiano.it/news/spettacoli/11757314/Addio-a-Lasse-Braun--il.html |date=2015-02-20 }} {{in lang|it}}
- Carlos de Castro, 35, Uruguayan footballer, complications from surgery.[http://www.eluniversal.com/deportes/futbol/150216/estudiantes-informo-el-fallecimiento-de-carlos-de-castro Estudiantes informó el fallecimiento de Carlos De Castro] {{in lang|es}}
- Gavin Clark, 46, British singer (UNKLE, Clayhill).[https://www.independent.co.uk/news/people/gavin-clark-dead-unkle-vocalist-dead-10051500.html Gavin Clark dead: UNKLE vocalist dead]
- John Davies, 76, Welsh historian.[https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-wales-31484879 Historian and BBC commentator John Davies dies aged 76]
- Robin Duff, 67, New Zealand education leader and gay rights activist, complications from surgery.[http://www.stuff.co.nz/the-press/news/66248553/robin-duff-has-died Robin Duff has died]
- Clyde Duncan, 54, American football player (St. Louis Cardinals).[http://www.knoxnews.com/govolsxtra/football/clyde-duncan-part-of-wide-receiver-u-at-ut-dies-at-54_78138995 Clyde Duncan, part of 'Wide Receiver U' at UT, dies at 54]
- Brett Ewins, 59, British comic book artist (Judge Dredd, 2000 AD, Bad Company), emphysema.[http://www.getwestlondon.co.uk/news/west-london-news/judge-dredd-artist-hanwell-resident-8672284 Judge Dredd artist and Hanwell resident Brett Ewins dies] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160304002100/http://www.getwestlondon.co.uk/news/west-london-news/judge-dredd-artist-hanwell-resident-8672284 |date=2016-03-04 }}
- Lesley Gore, 68, American singer ("It's My Party", "Judy's Turn to Cry", "You Don't Own Me"), lung cancer.{{Cite web |url=https://www.foxnews.com/entertainment/its-my-party-singer-lesley-gore-dies-at-68/ |title='It's My Party' singer Lesley Gore dies at 68 |access-date=2015-03-06 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150218234414/http://www.foxnews.com/entertainment/2015/02/16/it-my-party-singer-lesley-gore-dies-at-68/ |archive-date=2015-02-18 |url-status=live }}
- Celia Lashlie, 61, New Zealand prison officer, social justice advocate and author, pancreatic cancer.[http://www.stuff.co.nz/national/66285861/celia-lashlie-dies Celia Lashlie dies]
- Alexander Melentyev, 60, Soviet Russian sport shooter, Olympic champion (1980).[http://www.interfax.ru/sport/424467 Скончался олимпийский чемпион 1980 года по стрельбе из пистолета] {{in lang|ru}}
- Geoff Morris, 66, English footballer (Walsall).[http://www.myfamilyannouncements.co.uk/shropshirestar/view/3701983/morris-geoffrey Death Notices - MORRIS, Geoffrey]
- Tynnetta Muhammad, 73, American journalist, member of the Nation of Islam.[http://www.finalcall.com/artman/publish/National_News_2/article_102165.shtml Mother Tynnetta Muhammad - A heartfelt and fitting tribute to a perfect example]
- Uri Orbach, 54, Israeli writer, journalist and politician.[http://www.ynetnews.com/articles/0,7340,L-4627189,00.html Bayit Yehudi minister Uri Orbach dies at 54]
- R. R. Patil, 57, Indian politician, oral cancer.[http://indianexpress.com/article/india/india-others/ncp-leader-rr-patil-passes-away/ NCP leader RR Patil passes away at 58]
- Rajinder Puri, 80, Indian cartoonist and political activist.[http://indianexpress.com/article/cities/delhi/rajinder-puri-ace-cartoonist-and-fierce-critic-of-emergency-passes-away-at-80/ Rajinder Puri, ace cartoonist and fierce critic of Emergency, passes away at 80]
- Lorena Rojas, 44, Mexican actress (Como en el cine, El Cuerpo del Deseo), singer and songwriter, breast cancer.{{cite news|url=https://www.independent.co.uk/news/people/lorena-rojas-dead-mexican-actress-passes-away-after-public-battle-with-cancer-10051469.html|title=Mexican actress passes away aged 44 after battle with cancer|work=independent.co.uk|date=16 February 2015|access-date=17 February 2015}}
- Jerzy Samp, 63, Polish historian.[http://nekrologi.trojmiasto.pl/Zmarl-profesor-Jerzy-Samp-n87813.html Zmarł profesor Jerzy Samp] {{in lang|pl}}
- Olga Törös, 100, Hungarian gymnast, Olympic bronze medalist (1936).[http://www.origo.hu/sport/20150216-elhunyt-toros-olga.html Elhunyt Törös Olga] {{in lang|hu}}
- Feliks Tych, 85, Polish historian, director of the Jewish Historical Institute (1995–2006).[http://www.juedische-allgemeine.de/article/view/id/21553 Chronist des Grauens] {{in lang|de}}
- Sir Robert Wade-Gery, 85, British diplomat, High Commissioner to India (1982–1987).[https://www.thetimes.com/article/sir-robert-wade-gery-clw6v7vtl3z Sir Robert Wade-Gery]
- Evan Walker, 79, Australian politician, member of the Victorian Legislative Council for Melbourne (1979–1992), Parkinson's disease.[http://www.parliament.vic.gov.au/re-member/bioregfull.cfm?mid=1508 Walker, Evan Herbert]
- Heinrich Windelen, 93, German politician, member of the Bundestag (1957–1990).[http://www.wn.de/Muensterland/Kreis-Warendorf/Kreisseite-Warendorf/1888713-Trauer-um-Heinrich-Windelen-Der-fruehere-Bundesminister-ist-tot Trauer um Heinrich Windelen: Der frühere Bundesminister ist tot] {{in lang|de}}
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- John Barrow, 79, American CFL football player (Hamilton Tiger-Cats).[http://www.sportsnet.ca/football/cfl/former-ticats-lineman-john-barrow-dead-79/ Former Ticats lineman John Barrow dead at 79]
- Alberto Coramini, 70, Italian footballer.[http://www.juventus.com/en/news/news/2014/juventus-mourns-alberto-coramini.php Juventus mourns Alberto Coramini]
- Joseph Devellerez Thaung Shwe, 79, Burmese Roman Catholic prelate, Bishop of Pyay (1975–2010).[http://catholic-hierarchy.org/bishop/bdevts.html Bishop Joseph Devellerez Thaung Shwe]
- Richard Alan Enslen, 83, American federal judge, U.S. District Court Justice for the Western District of Michigan (since 1979).[http://www.mlive.com/news/kalamazoo/index.ssf/2015/02/former_federal_judge_richard_e.html Retired federal judge Richard Alan Enslen dies at age 83]
- June Fairchild, 68, American actress (Up in Smoke), liver cancer.[http://www.latimes.com/local/obituaries/la-me-june-fairchild-20150219-story.html June Fairchild dies at 68; former actress lived on skid row]
- John Hurt Fisher, 95, American literary scholar.[http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/knoxnews/obituary.aspx?n=john-h-fisher&pid=174197976& Professor John H. Fisher Obituary]
- Andreas Garyfallos, 83/84, Greek Olympian.{{Cite web|url=https://www.olympedia.org/athletes/54074|title=Olympedia – Andreas Garyfallos}}
- Aleksander Habela, 81, Polish Olympic bobsledder.[https://www.olympedia.org/athletes/86353 Aleksander Habela]
- Junetta Jones, 78, American operatic soprano.[https://www.legacy.com/us/obituaries/baltimoresun/name/junetta-jones-obituary?id=7700006 Junetta Jones]
- Andrzej Koszewski, 92, Polish composer.[https://web.archive.org/web/20160219164517/http://amuz.edu.pl/z-najglebszym-zalem-zawiadamiamy-ze-dnia-17-lutego-2015-odszedl-od-nas-s%e2%80%a0p-prof-andrzej-koszewski/ Z najgłębszym żalem zawiadamiamy, że dnia 17 lutego 2015 odszedł od nas چP Prof. Andrzej Koszewski] {{in lang|pl}}
- Antonio Lanfranchi, 68, Italian Roman Catholic prelate, Archbishop-Abbot of Modena-Nonantola (since 2010).[http://gazzettadimodena.gelocal.it/modena/cronaca/2015/02/17/news/e-morto-il-vescovo-lanfranchi-1.10883878 Morto il vescovo di Modena Lanfranchi Camera ardente in Duomo Funerali giovedì] {{in lang|it}}
- Liu Yudi, 91, Chinese Air Force lieutenant general.[http://www.thepaper.cn/newsDetail_forward_1313511 北京军区原副司令员刘玉堤病逝,抗美援朝一天曾打下4架美机] {{in lang|zh}}
- George Mackie, Baron Mackie of Benshie, 95, British politician, Liberal Democrat life peer.[http://www.heraldscotland.com/news/home-news/renowned-liberal-figure-dies.118729295 Renowned Liberal figure dies]
- Henri Martin, 87, French political activist (Henri Martin affair).[https://www.humanite.fr/henri-martin-est-decede-565805 Henri Martin est décédé] {{in lang|fr}}
- Juanita Moody, 90, American cryptographer and intelligence analyst.[https://www.legacy.com/us/obituaries/myrtlebeachonline/name/juanita-moody-obituary?id=7819900 Juanita Moody]
- Juhani Salakka, 64, Finnish Olympic weightlifter.[https://web.archive.org/web/20200417175752/https://www.sports-reference.com/olympics/athletes/sa/juhani-salakka-1.html Juhani Salakka]
- Cathy Ubels-Veen, 86, Dutch politician, member of the House of Representatives (1982–1986).[http://nos.nl/artikel/2020149-oud-kamerlid-cathy-ubels-evp-overleden.html Oud-Kamerlid Cathy Ubels (EVP) overleden] {{in lang|nl}}
- K. Swami Veerabahu, 66, Sri Lankan politician, cancer.{{Cite web |url=http://www.tamilcnn.ca/tna-mullaitivu-npc-member-v-kanagasunthara-swami-passed-away.html |title=TNA Mullaitivu NPC member V. Kanagasunthara Swami passed away |access-date=2015-03-06 |archive-date=2015-02-22 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150222163308/http://www.tamilcnn.ca/tna-mullaitivu-npc-member-v-kanagasunthara-swami-passed-away.html |url-status=dead }}
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- Dan Archdeacon, 60, American graph theorist.[https://www.legacy.com/us/obituaries/burlingtonfreepress/name/dan-archdeacon-obituary?id=22370080 Dan Steven Archdeacon]
- Doug Armstrong, 83, New Zealand television sports presenter and politician, Mayor of Rodney District (1992–2000).[http://tvnz.co.nz/national-news/former-tvnz-presenter-doug-armstrong-dies-6238902 Former TVNZ presenter, Doug Armstrong, dies]
- Cass Ballenger, 88, American politician, member of United States House of Representatives from North Carolina (1986–2005).{{Cite web |url=http://www.charlotteobserver.com/2015/02/18/5523591/former-us-rep-cass-ballenger-dies.html#.VOUKAvmG9DQ |title=Former U.S. Rep. Cass Ballenger dies at 88 |access-date=2015-03-06 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150219015618/http://www.charlotteobserver.com/2015/02/18/5523591/former-us-rep-cass-ballenger-dies.html#.VOUKAvmG9DQ |archive-date=2015-02-19 |url-status=dead }}
- Mele Carroll, 50, American politician, member of Hawaii House of Representatives (2005–2015), cancer.[http://www.kitv.com/news/former-house-representative-mele-carroll-dies/31341910 Former House Representative Mele Carroll dies] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150905162023/http://www.kitv.com/news/former-house-representative-mele-carroll-dies/31341910 |date=2015-09-05 }}
- Dave Cloud, 58, American musician, complications from melanoma.{{Cite web |url=http://www.nashvillescene.com/nashvillecream/archives/2015/02/19/beloved-local-outsider-musician-and-actor-dave-cloud-dies-at-58 |title=Beloved Local Outsider Musician and Actor Dave Cloud Dies at 58 |access-date=2015-03-06 |archive-date=2015-02-21 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150221105629/http://www.nashvillescene.com/nashvillecream/archives/2015/02/19/beloved-local-outsider-musician-and-actor-dave-cloud-dies-at-58 |url-status=dead }}
- Georges Corbel, 72, French Olympic hockey player.[https://web.archive.org/web/20200417193752/https://www.sports-reference.com/olympics/athletes/co/georges-corbel-1.html Georges Corbel]
- Claude Criquielion, 58, Belgian cyclist, UCI World Road Race champion (1984), complications from a stroke.[https://www.independent.co.uk/news/people/news/claudy-criquielion-cyclist-whose-many-wins-were-overshadowed-by-a-race-he-famously-lost-and-the-ensuing-legal-fallout-10259427.html Claudy Criquielion: Cyclist whose many wins were overshadowed by a race he famously lost and the ensuing legal fall-out]
- Mark Fischer, 64, American intellectual property lawyer.[http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/bostonglobe/obituary.aspx?n=mark-alan-fischer&pid=174196904&fhid=10710 Mark Alan Fischer]
- Robert B. Fulton, 104, American Navy rear admiral.[http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/commercialappeal/obituary.aspx?pid=174207647 Robert B. Fulton Obituary]
- Elchanan Heilprin, 93, Czechoslovakian-born English rabbi.{{cite web|url=https://www.kikar.co.il/164251.html|date=Feb 18, 2015|website=Kikar HaShabbat|language=he|script-title=he:גאב"ד ראדמושילא: הגאון רבי אלחנן הלפרין זצ"ל|access-date=Jan 26, 2022}}
- John Paul Jackson, 64, American writer and producer, complications from leg sarcoma.[http://www.cbn.com/cbnnews/us/2015/March/Ministry-Leader-John-Paul-Jackson-Dies-/ Public Memorial Held for Stream's John Paul Jackson]
- Jerome Kersey, 52, American basketball player (Portland Trail Blazers), pulmonary embolism.{{Cite web |url=https://sports.yahoo.com/news/blazers-grieve-jerome-kersey-death-linked-blood-clot-212120995--nba.html |title=Blazers grieve for Jerome Kersey; death linked to blood clot |access-date=2015-06-13 |archive-date=2015-02-20 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150220032110/http://sports.yahoo.com/news/blazers-grieve-jerome-kersey-death-linked-blood-clot-212120995--nba.html |url-status=dead }}
- Väinö Kuisma, 80, Finnish Olympic athlete.[https://web.archive.org/web/20200417182500/https://www.sports-reference.com/olympics/athletes/ku/vaino-kuisma-1.html Väinö Kuisma]
- Józef Kurek, 82, Polish ice hockey player.[https://www.olympedia.org/athletes/88716 Józef Kurek]
- Liu Jianli, 58, Chinese Olympic basketball player.[https://www.olympedia.org/athletes/6523 Liu Jianli]
- Walter G. May, 96, Canadian-born American engineer.[https://chbe.illinois.edu/news/stories/memoriam-emeritus-professor-walter-g-may In memoriam: Emeritus Professor Walter G. May]
- Mats Olausson, 54, Swedish keyboard player (Yngwie Malmsteen).[http://ultimateclassicrock.com/mats-olausson-dies/ Mats Olausson, Former Yngwie Malmsteen keyboardist, dies]
- Billy Ott, 74, American baseball player (Chicago Cubs).[https://tjmcgowansonsfh.com/tribute/details/45780/William-Ott/obituary.html William J. Ott]
- D. Ramanaidu, 78, Indian film producer, prostate cancer.[http://movies.ndtv.com/regional/producer-daggubati-ramanaidu-dies-in-hyderabad-at-78-740545 Producer Daggubati Ramanaidu Dies in Hyderabad at 78]
- Buck Rinehart, 68, American politician, Mayor of Columbus, Ohio (1984–1992), pancreatic cancer.[http://www.chillicothegazette.com/story/news/state/2015/02/18/former-columbus-mayor-dies/23622599/ Former Columbus mayor dies at 68]
- Hans F. Zacher, 86, German academic, President of the Max Planck Society (1990–1996).[http://www.mpg.de/8983759/obituary-mpg-president-zacher Obituary for Hans F. Zacher]
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- Ivan Davidov, 71, Bulgarian footballer (PFC Slavia Sofia).[http://gong.bg/bg-football/a-grupa/pochina-legendata-na-slaviia-ivan-davidov-317224 Почина легендата на Славия Иван Давидов] {{in lang|bg}}
- Dennis Davis, 88, British mountaineer.[http://wspinanie.pl/2015/03/dennis-davis-1927-2015/ Zmarł Dennis Davis (1927-2015)] {{in lang|pl}}
- Gérard Ducarouge, 73, French Formula One car designer.[http://www.dailysportscar.com/2015/02/24/gerard-ducarouge-1941-2015.html Gerard Ducarouge: 1941-2015]
- Peter Albert Dueck, 91, Canadian politician, member of the Legislative Assembly of British Columbia (1986–1993).[https://theprovince.com/health/Peter+Dueck+entrepreneur+Socred+minister+dead/10838979/story.html Peter Dueck, entrepreneur, Socred minister, dead at 91] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150225220807/http://www.theprovince.com/health/Peter+Dueck+entrepreneur+Socred+minister+dead/10838979/story.html |date=2015-02-25 }}
- Sir Wren Hoskyns, 59, British pediatrician, injuries sustained in fall.[https://www.theguardian.com/society/2015/mar/03/wren-hoskyns-obituary Wren Hoskyns obituary]
- Harold Johnson, 86, American boxer, NBA/World Light Heavyweight Champion (1961–1963).[http://www.fightnews.com/Boxing/harold-johnson-passes-279449 Harold Johnson passes] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150220034733/http://www.fightnews.com/Boxing/harold-johnson-passes-279449 |date=2015-02-20 }}
- Yutaka Katayama, 105, Japanese automotive executive (Nissan).[https://www.nytimes.com/2015/02/25/business/yutaka-katayama-father-of-the-datsun-z-dies-at-105.html?_r=0 Yutaka Katayama, Father of the Datsun 'Z,' Dies at 105]
- Erwin Marquit, 88, American physicist and Marxist philosopher.[http://www.startribune.com/obituaries/detail/66415/?fullname=erwin-marquit Erwin Marquit] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160304000249/http://www.startribune.com/obituaries/detail/66415/?fullname=erwin-marquit |date=2016-03-04 }}
- Nirad Mohapatra, 67, Indian film director (Maya Miriga), cardiac arrest.[http://movies.ndtv.com/regional/director-nirad-n-mohapatra-dies-of-cardiac-arrest-at-67-740718 Director Nirad N Mohapatra Dies of Cardiac Arrest at 67]
- Rafael Orozco, 92, Mexican footballer (Guadalajara).[http://www.informador.com.mx/deportes/2015/577331/6/chivas-esta-de-luto-fallece-rafael-rafles-orozco.htm Chivas está de luto, fallece Rafael 'Rafles' Orozco] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150220172015/http://www.informador.com.mx/deportes/2015/577331/6/chivas-esta-de-luto-fallece-rafael-rafles-orozco.htm |date=2015-02-20 }} {{in lang|es}}
- Frank Prendergast, 81, Irish politician, TD (1982–1987), Mayor of Limerick (1977–1978, 1984–1985), cancer.[http://www.irishtimes.com/news/politics/former-labour-td-frank-prendergast-81-dies-1.2111048 Former Labour TD Frank Prendergast (81) dies]
- Frank Ramírez, 65, Colombian actor (La estrategia del caracol, Metástasis), Parkinson's disease.[http://www.caracol.com.co/noticias/entretenimiento/murio-el-recordado-actor-colombiano-frank-ramirez/20150219/nota/2639903.aspx Murió el recordado actor colombiano Frank Ramírez] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150723142428/http://www.caracol.com.co/noticias/entretenimiento/murio-el-recordado-actor-colombiano-frank-ramirez/20150219/nota/2639903.aspx |date=2015-07-23 }} {{in lang|es}}
- Lisette Schulman, 63, Swedish television host and politician.[http://www.sydsvenskan.se/familj/dodsfall/en-av-forstai-pa-sparet/ En av de första i "På spåret"] {{in lang|sv}}
- Carol Severance, 71, American fantasy author.[http://obits.staradvertiser.com/2015/02/24/carol-ann-severance/ Carol Ann Severance]
- Mudaffar Sjah, 79, Indonesian politician, Sultan of Ternate (since 1975).{{Cite web |url=http://thejakartaglobe.beritasatu.com/news/sultan-ternate-passes-away-age-80/ |title=Sultan of Ternate Passes Away at Age 79 |access-date=2015-03-06 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150221121159/http://thejakartaglobe.beritasatu.com/news/sultan-ternate-passes-away-age-80/ |archive-date=2015-02-21 |url-status=dead }}
- Warren Thomson, 79, Australian pianist.[http://tributes.theage.com.au/obituaries/theage-au/obituary.aspx?n=warren-milton-thomson&pid=174200876 Warren Milton Thomson Notice]
- Talus Taylor, 82, American writer, co-creator of the Barbapapa series.[http://www.lefigaro.fr/bd/2015/03/01/03014-20150301ARTFIG00173-barbapapa-pleure-la-mort-de-l-un-de-ses-createurs.php Les Barbapapa pleurent la mort de l'un de leurs créateurs] {{in lang|fr}}
- Harris Wittels, 30, American television producer and writer (Parks and Recreation, The Sarah Silverman Program, Eastbound & Down), heroin overdose.{{Cite web |url=http://www.wcpo.com/news/national/parks-and-recreation-producer-harris-wittels-dead-at-30 |title='Parks and Recreation' producer Harris Wittels dead at 30 |access-date=2015-03-06 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150222131129/http://www.wcpo.com/news/national/parks-and-recreation-producer-harris-wittels-dead-at-30 |archive-date=2015-02-22 |url-status=dead }}
- R. Norman Wood, 84, American ice hockey player (Harvard Crimson).[https://www.legacy.com/us/obituaries/bostonglobe/name/r-wood-obituary?id=21556428 R. Norman Wood]
- Gary Woods, 60, American baseball player (Toronto Blue Jays, Chicago Cubs) and scout (Chicago White Sox), heart attack.[http://www.csnchicago.com/white-sox/former-white-sox-scout-gary-woods-passes-away White Sox scout, former Cubs outfielder Gary Woods passes away] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150907081843/http://www.csnchicago.com/white-sox/former-white-sox-scout-gary-woods-passes-away |date=2015-09-07 }}
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- Nael al-Ajlouni, Jordanian politician, Health Minister (1998).[http://jordantimes.com/former-health-minister-nael-ajlouni-dies Former health minister Nael Ajlouni dies]
- Ibrahim Biogradlić, 83, Bosnian Yugoslav footballer, Olympic silver medalist (1956).[http://www.klix.ba/sport/nogomet/preminuo-ibrahim-biogradlic-rekorder-po-broju-nastupa-za-fk-sarajevo/150220082 Preminuo Ibrahim Biogradlić, rekorder po broju nastupa za FK Sarajevo] {{in lang|bs}}
- Gérard Calvi, 92, French film composer (Asterix the Gaul).[http://www.lemonde.fr/disparitions/article/2015/02/22/mort-du-compositeur-et-chef-d-orchestre-gerard-calvi_4581181_3382.html Mort du compositeur et chef d'orchestre Gérard Calvi] {{in lang|fr}}
- Errold La Frantz, 95, Australian cricket player, administrator, and commentator.[http://www.toombul.qld.cricket.com.au/pageitem.aspx?id=107048&id2=1&eID=13719&entityID=13719 VALE ERROLD LA FRANTZ MBE]
- Khalaf Masa'deh, Jordanian politician, Justice Minister (1999).[http://jordantimes.com/former-justice-minister-khalaf-masaadeh-passes-away Former justice minister Khalaf Masaadeh passes away]
- Wayne Moore, 83, American swimmer, Olympic gold medalist (1952).[http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/ctpost/obituary.aspx?n=wayne-moore&pid=174236319&fhid=15252 Wayne Moore Obituary]
- Patricia Norris, 83, American costume designer (12 Years a Slave, The Elephant Man, Scarface).[https://variety.com/2015/film/news/costume-designer-patricia-norris-dies-dead-scarface-at-83-1201446183/ Costume Designer Patricia Norris Dies at 83]
- Bjørg Løhner Øien, 86, Norwegian Olympic figure skater.[https://www.olympedia.org/athletes/83135 Bjørg Løhnner Øien]
- Govind Pansare, 81, Indian political activist and author, shot.[http://www.firstpost.com/fwire/fwire-mumbai/newspaper-vendor-leader-poor-remebering-cpi-stalwart-govind-pansare-2113549.html From a newspaper vendor to a leader of the poor]
- Thérèse Quentin, 85, French actress.[http://www.liberation.fr/culture/2015/02/24/en-bref_1209225 Mort de l'actrice Thérèse Quentin] {{in lang|fr}}
- Henry Segerstrom, 91, American entrepreneur.[http://www.ocregister.com/articles/segerstrom-651874-county-orange.html Developer and philanthropist Henry T. Segerstrom dies at 91]
- Jack Symons, 90, Australian rules footballer (Essendon).[https://www.essendonfc.com.au/news/50916/club-mourns-passing-of-jack-symons Club mourns passing of Jack Symons]
- Dick Triptow, 92, American basketball player.[http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/chicagotribune/obituary.aspx?pid=174233401 Richard Triptow]
- Markku Tuokko, 63, Finnish Olympic discus thrower and shot putter (1976, 1980).[https://web.archive.org/web/20150223111331/http://www.iltasanomat.fi/yleisurheilu/art-1424664760960.html EM-hopeamitalisti Markku Tuokko kuoli 63-vuotiaana] {{in lang|fi}}
- Hawley Waterman, 84, American college football and lacrosse coach.[https://skylineconference.org/news/2015/2/24/MLAX_0224154405.aspx Kean Mourns The Loss Of Hawley Waterman]
- Sandy Whitelaw, 84, British film producer and executive.[http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/node/791059. Former United Artists Exec Sandy Whitelaw Dies at 84]
- John C. Willke, 89, American physician and anti-abortion activist.[http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2015/feb/23/john-c-wilkie-considered-a-founding-leader-of-the-/ John C. Wilkie, considered a founding leader of the pro-life movement, dies at 89]
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- Frank Bathgate, 85, Canadian ice hockey player (New York Rangers).[https://www.legacy.com/us/obituaries/legacyremembers/frank-bathgate-obituary?id=25680391 Frank Bathgate]
- Mohamed El Gourch, 79, Moroccan Olympic cyclist (1960), Tour du Maroc winner (1960, 1964, 1965), heart attack.[http://www.le360.ma/fr/sports/cyclisme-mohamed-el-gourch-tire-sa-reverence-32965 Cyclisme: Mohamed El Gourch tire sa révérence] {{in lang|fr}}
- Meredydd Evans, 95, Welsh professor, musician and television producer.[https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-wales-31567287 Former BBC Wales man Dr Meredydd Evans dies aged 95]
- Sami Farag, 79, Egyptian judge.[http://www.ahram.org.eg/WafyatOuter/Wafyat/361598/%D8%B1%D9%82%D8%AF-%D8%B9%D9%84%D9%8A-%D8%B1%D8%AC%D8%A7%D8%A1-%D8%A7%D9%84%D9%82%D9%8A%D8%A7%D9%85%D8%A9%D8%A7%D9%84%D9%85%D8%B3%D8%AA%D8%B4%D8%A7%D8%B1-%D8%B3%D8%A7%D9%85%D9%8A-%D9%81%D8%B1%D8%AC-%D9%8A%D9%88%D8%B3%D9%81.aspx Sami Farag] {{in lang|ar}}
- Sir Anthony Grabham, 84, British surgeon and army officer.[https://www.thetimes.com/article/sir-anthony-grabham-l00r07zssm9 Sir Anthony Grabham]
- Aleksei Gubarev, 83, Russian Soviet-era cosmonaut.[http://www.gctc.ru/main.php?id=2898 Ушел из жизни дважды Герой Советского Союза, летчик-космонавт СССР ГУБАРЕВ Алексей Александрович] {{in lang|ru}}
- John Knapp-Fisher, 83, English painter.[https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-wales-south-west-wales-31565933 Pembrokeshire artist John Knapp-Fisher dies aged 83]
- Mykhaylo Koman, 86, Ukrainian football player and coach (Dynamo Kyiv).[http://www.fcdynamo.kiev.ua/en/allnews/news/pishov_z_zhittya_mikhaylo_koman/Mykhailo Koman has passed away]
- Robert O. Marshall, 75, American convicted murderer, arranged contract killing of his wife.[http://www.nj.com/ocean/index.ssf/2015/02/blind_faith_killer_robert_marshall_dies_in_prison.html 'Blind Faith' killer Robert Marshall dies weeks before parole hearing, report says]
- Paul Napier, 84, American actor (Dynasty).[https://variety.com/2015/tv/news/paul-napier-dead-originator-of-mr-goodwrench-1201439647/ Paul Napier Dead: Originator of Mr. Goodwrench dies at 84]
- George Onorato, 86, American politician, member of the New York Senate (1983–2010).[http://www.qchron.com/editions/western/queens-officials-mourn-george-onorato/article_47297106-bb9e-11e4-9f3f-1f282bb25fbb.html Queens officials mourn George Onorato]
- Christopher Price, 83, British politician, MP for Birmingham Perry Barr (1966–1970) and Lewisham West (1974–1983).[https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/obituaries/11432527/Christopher-Price-Labour-MP-obituary.html Christopher Price, Labour MP - obituary]
- Luca Ronconi, 81, Italian actor, theater director and opera director.[https://www.theguardian.com/stage/2015/mar/01/luca-ronconi Luca Ronconi obituary]
- Bruce Sinofsky, 58, American documentary filmmaker (Paradise Lost, Metallica: Some Kind of Monster), diabetes.[https://variety.com/2015/film/news/bruce-sinofsky-paradise-lost-trilogy-director-dies-at-58-1201438514/ Bruce Sinofsky, Oscar-Nominated Documentary Filmmaker, Dies at 58]
- Sadeq Tabatabaei, 71, Iranian politician, Deputy Prime Minister (1979–1980), lung cancer.[http://www.khabaronline.ir/%28X%281%29S%28enevwlaebei4um0plfivpywm%29%29/detail/401292/Politics/parties صادق طباطبایی درگذشت] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150307204420/http://www.khabaronline.ir/(X(1)S(enevwlaebei4um0plfivpywm))/detail/401292/Politics/parties |date=2015-03-07 }} {{in lang|fa}}
- Clark Terry, 94, American jazz trumpeter and flugelhornist, diabetes.[http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/jazz-musician-clark-terry-dies-776129/ Jazz Musician Clark Terry Dies at 94]
- Daniel Topolski, 69, British rowing coach and commentator.[https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/rowing/31567042 Daniel Topolski: BBC commentator Topolski dies aged 69]
- Heinz Weifenbach, 75, German ice hockey executive.[https://www.derwesten.de/ikz/sport/lokalsport/iserlohn-hemer-letmathe/ein-aussergewoehnlicher-mensch-der-eine-iserlohner-eishockey-aera-praegte-id10409161.html Ein außergewöhnlicher Mensch, der eine Iserlohner Eishockey-Ära prägte] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160304042040/http://www.derwesten.de/ikz/sport/lokalsport/iserlohn-hemer-letmathe/ein-aussergewoehnlicher-mensch-der-eine-iserlohner-eishockey-aera-praegte-id10409161.html |date=2016-03-04 }} {{in lang|de}}
- Bernardo Enrique Witte, 88, German-born Argentinian Roman Catholic prelate, Bishop of La Rioja (1977–1992) and Concepción (1992–2001).[http://catholic-hierarchy.org/bishop/bwitteb.html Bishop Bernardo Enrique Witte]
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- Erik Amundsen, 78, Norwegian jazz musician.[http://www.mic.no/nmi.nsf/doc/art2006052214504864299382 Amundsen, Erik] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151208050000/http://www.mic.no/nmi.nsf/doc/art2006052214504864299382 |date=2015-12-08 }} {{in lang|no}}
- Pasquale Carminucci, 77, Italian gymnast, Olympic bronze medallist (1960).[http://www.coni.it/it/news/primo-piano/9545-addio-a-pasquale-carminucci,-bronzo-a-roma-60.html Addio a Pasquale Carminucci, bronzo a Roma '60] {{in lang|it}}
- Roger Cecil, 72, Welsh painter, hypothermia.[http://www.southwalesargus.co.uk/news/gwentnews/11815937.Man_found_dead_believed_to_be_missing_man_and_renowned_artist_Roger_Cecil/?ref=rss Man found dead believed to be missing man and renowned artist Roger Cecil - 'One of Wales' most accomplished artists']
- Scott Dietterick, 74, American politician.[https://www.legacy.com/us/obituaries/citizensvoice/name/g-dietterick-obituary?id=17995106&fhid=22979 G. Scott Dietterick III]
- Ursel Finger, 85, German Olympic sprinter.[https://www.pressreader.com/germany/saarbruecker-zeitung/20150305/282527246897894 Saar - Olympionikin Finger verstorben]
- Bruce Haynam, 83, American baseball player (Michigan Wolverines).[https://www.legacy.com/us/obituaries/legacyremembers/bruce-haynam-obituary?id=25659976 Bruce Edwards Haynam]
- Ivan Jones, 72, Australian rugby league player (South Sydney Rabbitohs).[http://www.rabbitohs.com.au/news/2015/02/22/vale_ivan_jones.html Vale Ivan Jones]
- Dzhangir Kerimov, 91, Azerbaijani-born Russian legal scholar.[http://www.vakmos.org/ru/novosti/novosti-diaspory/17679-ushel-iz-zhizni-akademik-dzhangir-kerimov Ушел из жизни академик Джангир Керимов] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150402145233/http://www.vakmos.org/ru/novosti/novosti-diaspory/17679-ushel-iz-zhizni-akademik-dzhangir-kerimov |date=2015-04-02 }} {{in lang|ru}}
*Kim Kyung-roul, 34, South Korean professional billiards player, fall.[http://www.kozoom.com/en/billiard-carom/news/billiards-world-in-shock-kyung-roul-kim-passed-away.html Billiards world in shock: Kyung-Roul Kim passed away]
- Jos Lambrechts, 78, Belgian Olympic sprinter.[http://www.val.be/default.aspx?mnuid=2&nid=2097&pmnuid=1 In Memoriam Jos Lambrechts]
- Rudy Mosbergen, 85, Singaporean Olympic hockey player.[https://web.archive.org/web/20200418123819/https://www.sports-reference.com/olympics/athletes/mo/rudy-mosbergen-1.html Rudy Mosbergen]
- Nicholas Mrosovsky, 80, Romanian-born Canadian zoologist, complications from Parkinson's disease.[https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/10.1177/0748730415602167 Nicholas Mrosovsky]
- Donald C. Parker, 76, American physician and amateur astronomer, lung cancer.[https://skyandtelescope.org/astronomy-news/donald-c-parker-1939-2015/ Donald C. Parker, 1939-2015]
- Chris Rainbow, 68, Scottish rock musician (The Alan Parsons Project), complications from Parkinson's disease.[http://ultimateclassicrock.com/chris-rainbow-dies/ Chris Rainbow, Singer With Alan Parsons Project and Camel, Dies]
- Renato Rocha, 53, Brazilian bassist and songwriter (Legião Urbana), cardiac arrest.[http://g1.globo.com/sp/santos-regiao/musica/noticia/2015/02/ex-baixista-do-legiao-urbana-e-encontrado-morto-em-guaruja-diz-pm.html Ex-baixista da Legião Urbana é encontrado morto em Guarujá, diz PM] {{in lang|pt}}
- John Rucho, 92, American politician, member of the Massachusetts House of Representatives (1973–1979).[http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/telegram/obituary.aspx?pid=174226626 John Rucho Obituary]
- Carmine Schiavone, 71, Italian criminal, member of the Casalesi clan.[http://www.ilfattoquotidiano.it/2015/02/22/carmine-schiavone-morto-lex-cassiere-dei-casalesi-svelo-i-traffici-gomorra/1445952/ Carmine Schiavone morto, l'ex cassiere dei Casalesi che svelò i traffici di Gomorra] {{in lang|it}}
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- James Aldridge, 96, Australian-born British writer (The Sea Eagle).[https://www.textpublishing.com.au/authors/jamesaldridge James Aldridge]
- Rana Bhagwandas, 72, Pakistani judge, acting Chief Justice (2007), cardiac arrest after heart ailment.[http://tribune.com.pk/story/842772/rana-bhagwandas-passes-away-in-karachi/ Former SC judge Rana Bhagwandas passes away in Karachi]
- William Bonsall, 91, American Olympic gymnast.[https://www.olympedia.org/athletes/31299 William Bonsall]
- Emidio Cavigioli, 89, Italian Olympic footballer.[http://www3.varesenews.it/busto/venerdi-l-addio-a-emidio-cavigioli-307167.html Venerdì l'addio a Emidio Cavigioli] {{in lang|it}}
- Haim Corfu, 94, Israeli politician, Transportation Minister (1981–1988).{{Cite web |url=http://israelforeignaffairs.com/1397456/former-mk-and-minister-haim-corfu-passes-away-at-94/ |title=Former MK and Minister Haim Corfu Passes Away at 94 |access-date=2015-03-06 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150227151556/http://israelforeignaffairs.com/1397456/former-mk-and-minister-haim-corfu-passes-away-at-94/ |archive-date=2015-02-27 |url-status=dead }}
- Abdelaziz Ben Dhia, 78, Tunisian politician.[http://www.jeuneafrique.com/Article/ARTJAWEB20150223110537/ Tunisie décès d'Abdelaziz Ben Dhia, ex-homme de confiance de Ben Ali] {{in lang|fr}}
- W. E. "Bill" Dykes, 89, American politician, member of the Louisiana State Senate (1976–1984).[http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/theadvocate/obituary.aspx?n=we-dykes-bill&pid=174228993&fhid=12374 W.E. "Bill" Dykes Obituary]
- Bobby Emmons, 72, American keyboardist.[https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-country/legendary-musician-bobby-emmons-dead-at-72-86761/ Legendary Musician Bobby Emmons Dead at 72]
- David Freeman, 86, English solicitor.[https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/obituaries/11464801/David-Freeman-lawyer-obituary.html David Freeman, lawyer - obituary]
- Maria Golovnina, 34, Russian journalist, Reuters bureau chief for Afghanistan and Pakistan, asphyxiation.[http://tribune.com.pk/story/842901/reuters-maria-golovnina-found-dead-in-islamabad/ Reuters' bureau chief found dead in Islamabad]
- Algimantas Kezys, 86, Lithuanian-born American photographer.[http://www.delfi.lt/news/daily/lithuania/netekome-iseivijos-fotomenininko-a-kezio.d?id=67260080 Netekome išeivijos fotomenininko A. Kezio] {{in lang|lt}}
- King of Kings, 20, Irish Thoroughbred racehorse, heart failure.[http://www.racingpost.com/news/live.sd?event_id=6606124&category=0 King of Kings died from heart failure] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150225122305/http://www.racingpost.com/news/live.sd?event_id=6606124&category=0 |date=2015-02-25 }}
- Andy King, 72, Scottish footballer (Kilmarnock).[http://www.teamtalk.com/kilmarnock/9730143/Kilmarnock-have-announced-former-defender-Andy-King-has-died Former Kilmarnock star King dies] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150329012630/http://www.teamtalk.com/kilmarnock/9730143/Kilmarnock-have-announced-former-defender-Andy-King-has-died |date=2015-03-29 }}
- Jim King, 82, American baseball player (Washington Senators, Chicago Cubs).{{Cite web |url=http://www.nelsonberna.com/memsol.cgi?user_id=1525194 |title=In Memory of James H. "Jim" King |access-date=2015-03-06 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160205020457/http://www.nelsonberna.com/memsol.cgi?user_id=1525194 |archive-date=2016-02-05 |url-status=dead }}
- Jerry Lambert, 74, American jockey.[http://www.drf.com/news/former-jockey-lambert-dies-74 Former jockey Lambert dies at 74]
- Gerald Lockwood, 87, English rugby league player.[http://www.wakefieldwildcats.co.uk/news/2015/02/gerald-lockwood-obituary Gerald Lockwood Obituary] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150402171422/http://www.wakefieldwildcats.co.uk/news/2015/02/gerald-lockwood-obituary |date=2015-04-02 }}
- Ted Roberts, 83, Australian screenwriter and producer.[http://www.smh.com.au/comment/obituaries/obituary-ted-roberts--tv-and-movie-writer-20150312-141vx2.html Obituary: Ted Roberts – TV and movie writer]
- John Rowlands, 76, Welsh author and novelist.[https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-wales-31588188 Welsh author John Rowlands dies, 76]
- R. C. Sakthi, 76, Indian film director and actor.[http://www.ibtimes.co.in/kamal-haasans-mentor-director-rc-sakthi-dies-76-photos-624341 Kamal Haasan's Mentor Director RC Sakthi Dies at 76]
- Audrey Sutherland, 94, American travel writer.[https://obits.staradvertiser.com/2015/03/08/audrey-sutherland/ Audrey Sutherland]
- Charles Trieschmann, 94, American author, photographer, and film director (Two), brain cancer.[https://www.legacy.com/us/obituaries/chicagotribune/name/charles-trieschmann-obituary?pid=175258462 Charles Trieschmann 1920 - 2015]
- Jaime Vásquez, 85, Chilean footballer.[https://web.archive.org/web/20200418112334/https://www.sports-reference.com/olympics/athletes/va/jaime-vasquez-1.html Jaime Vasquez]
- Dave Williams, 72, Welsh football player and coach (Newport County).[http://www.newport-county.co.uk/news/article/david-williams-2289295.aspx David Williams]
- Ben Woolf, 34, American actor (American Horror Story, Insidious), traffic collision.[http://www.tmz.com/2015/02/23/ben-woolf-dead-dies-american-horror-story-hit-by-car/ 'American Horror Story' Ben Woolf Dies from Head Injury]
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- Rakhat Aliyev, 52, Kazakh politician and diplomat, hanging.[http://www.channelnewsasia.com/news/world/kazakh-ex-diplomat-aliyev/1676960.html Kazakh ex-diplomat Aliyev dies in jail suicide - Austrian court] {{webarchive |url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150224121418/http://www.channelnewsasia.com/news/world/kazakh-ex-diplomat-aliyev/1676960.html |date=February 24, 2015 }}
- Francis Némé Baïssari, 81, Lebanese Maronite Catholic hierarch, Auxiliary Bishop of Patriarch (1991–2011).[http://catholic-hierarchy.org/bishop/bbaissari.html Bishop Francis Némé Baïssari ]
- Robert Belfour, 74, American blues musician.[http://heavy.com/news/2015/02/robert-wolfman-belfour-dead-dies-rip-funeral-tribute-cause-of-death/ Robert 'Wolfman' Belfour Dead : 5 Fast Facts You Need to Know]
- Joe Beltrami, 83, British lawyer.[http://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/news/scottish-news/legendary-scots-criminal-lawyer-joe-5219914 Legendary Scots criminal lawyer Joe Beltrami dies, aged 83]
- Mayandi Bharathi, 98, Indian political activist.[http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/madurai/Ace-freedom-fighter-Mayandi-Bharathi-dies/articleshow/46363744.cms Ace freedom fighter Mayandi Bharathi dies]
- Léon Close, 83, Belgian footballer.{{Cite web|url=https://eu-football.info/_player.php?id=3688|title = Léon Close, international footballer}}
- Roland Gerber, 61, German football coach and player.{{Cite web |url=http://archynews.com/champion-players-of-the-1-fc-koln-fc-legend-roland-gerber-is-dead/ |title=Champion gamers from the 1. FC Köln – FC-legend Roland Gerber is dead |access-date=2015-04-15 |archive-url=https://archive.today/20150415180111/http://archynews.com/champion-players-of-the-1-fc-koln-fc-legend-roland-gerber-is-dead/ |archive-date=2015-04-15 |url-status=dead }}
- Tyzen Hsiao, 77, Taiwanese composer.[http://www.chinapost.com.tw/art/music/2015/02/26/429737/Tyzen-Hsiao.htm Tyzen Hsiao, Taiwanese composer, dies, 77, in LA]
- Maurice Hurley, 75, American television writer and producer (Star Trek: The Next Generation, Baywatch, Miami Vice).[http://www.startrek.com/article/remembering-tngs-maurice-hurley-1939-2015 Remembering TNG's Maurice Hurley, 1939-2015]
- Margaret Johnson, 77, Australian Olympic athlete.[https://web.archive.org/web/20200418075805/https://www.sports-reference.com/olympics/athletes/jo/margaret-johnson-1.html Margaret Johnson]
- Irving Kahn, 109, American investor.[https://www.telegraph.co.uk/finance/personalfinance/investing/11437697/Irving-Kahn-the-worlds-oldest-investor-dies-at-109.html Irving Kahn, the world's oldest investor, dies at 109]
- Donald Keough, 88, American businessman, President of The Coca-Cola Company (1981–1993).[http://www.ajc.com/news/business/former-coke-president-don-keough-dies/nkHn5 Former Coke President Don Keough dies]
- Methodius Kudriakov, 65, Ukrainian Orthodox hierarch, Metropolitan of Kyiv and Primate of the UAOC (since 2000).[http://risu.org.ua/en/index/all_news/orthodox/uapc/59245 Head of the Ukrainian Autocephalous Orthodox Church Metropolitan Mefodiy Died]
- Suzuka Mambo, 13, Japanese thoroughbred racehorse, heart failure.[http://www.race.sanspo.com/keiba/news/20150220/etc15022019470006-n1.html Suzuka Mambo died of heart failure] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180121125850/http://race.sanspo.com/keiba/news/20150220/etc15022019470006-n1.html |date=2018-01-21 }}
- Dori J. Maynard, 56, American journalist, lung cancer.[http://www.timesheraldonline.com/general-news/20150224/dori-maynard-journalist-and-diversity-champion-dies-at-56 Dori Maynard, journalist and diversity champion, dies at 56]
- Tatsuo Miyao, 87, Japanese Olympic cross-country skier.[https://www.olympedia.org/athletes/95496 Tatsuo Miyao]
- Dame Thea Muldoon, 87, New Zealand community servant.[http://www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/news/article.cfm?c_id=1&objectid=11407903 Kiwis pay tribute to Dame Thea Muldoon]
- Said Sheikh Samatar, 71, Somali scholar and writer.[http://www.nj.com/essex/index.ssf/2015/02/longtime_rutgers-newark_professor_leading_somali_s.html Longtime Rutgers-Newark professor, leading Somali scholar Samatar dies at 71]
- Gary Sittler, 62, Canadian ice hockey player.[https://lfpress.com/2015/03/12/former-london-knights-defenceman-gary-sittler-remembered-for-never-giving-an-inch-on-the-ice Former London Knights defenceman Gary Sittler remembered for never giving an inch on the ice]
- Bertrice Small, 77, American author, renal failure.[http://smartbitchestrashybooks.com/2015/02/bertrice-small-1937-2015/ Bertrice Small 1937 - 2015]
- Tony Small, 84, New Zealand diplomat.[https://www.legacy.com/nz/obituaries/hawkesbaytoday-nz/name/francis-small-obituary?id=44912052 Francis Anthony Small]
- Ryder Syvertsen, 73, American author.[https://www.legacy.com/us/obituaries/nytimes/name/reidar-syvertsen-obituary?id=22125679 Reidar Syvertsen]
- Gerald Turkewitz, 81, American psychologist, complications from a fall.[https://www.legacy.com/us/obituaries/nytimes/name/gerald-turkewitz-obituary?pid=175014985 Gerald Turkewitz]
- Geoffrey Owen Whittaker, 83, British civil servant, Governor of Anguilla (1987–1989).{{Cite web |url=http://announce.jpress.co.uk/harboroughmailcouk/obituary/geoffrey-whittaker/40997754?s_source=jpmi_hmj |title=Geoffrey Whittaker: Obituary |access-date=2015-03-18 |archive-date=2016-02-05 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160205020458/http://announce.jpress.co.uk/harboroughmailcouk/obituary/geoffrey-whittaker/40997754?s_source=jpmi_hmj |url-status=dead }}
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- Hannes Baldauf, 76, German football player and coach.[http://www.sport1.de/fussball/bundesliga/2015/02/bundesliga-ex-spieler-von-hannover-96-hannes-baldauf-verstorben Hannover 96 trauert um Baldauf] {{in lang|de}}
- Harve Bennett, 84, American producer and writer (Star Trek, The Six Million Dollar Man, The Mod Squad), embolism.[http://www.latimes.com/local/obituaries/la-me-harve-bennett-20150308-story.html Harve Bennett dies at 84; TV producer rescued 'Star Trek' film franchise]
- Robert Brisart, 61, Belgian philosopher.[http://www.pheno.ulg.ac.be/doc/div/necrologie-robert-brisart/ Robert Brisart (1953-2015)] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160303203051/http://www.pheno.ulg.ac.be/doc/div/necrologie-robert-brisart/ |date=2016-03-03 }} {{in lang|fr}}
- Ariel Camacho, 22, Mexican singer, traffic collision.[http://www.thehollywoodgossip.com/2015/02/ariel-camacho-dies-in-car-crash-mexican-singer-was-22/ Ariel Camacho Dies in Car Crash; Mexican Singer Was 22]
- Marie Cathcart, Countess Cathcart, 91, British peeress.[http://announcements.telegraph.co.uk/deaths/announcements/from/01-Feb-2015/to/03-Mar-2015/keywords/cathcart CATHCART]
- Eugenie Clark, 92, American ichthyologist.[https://web.archive.org/web/20150226012704/http://news.nationalgeographic.com/news/2015/02/150225-eugenie-clark-shark-lady-marine-biologist-obituary-science/ 'Shark Lady' Eugenie Clark, Famed Marine Biologist, Has Died]
- Terry Gill, 75, British-born Australian actor (Crocodile Dundee, Prisoner, The Flying Doctors), lung cancer.[http://www.smh.com.au/entertainment/movies/crocodile-dundee-flying-doctors-actor-terry-gill-75-dead-20150225-13obyf.html Crocodile Dundee, Flying Doctors actor Terry Gill, 75, dead]
- Agnes Griffith, 45, Grenadian Olympic sprinter.[https://web.archive.org/web/20200418081641/https://www.sports-reference.com/olympics/athletes/gr/agnes-griffith-1.html Agnes Griffith]
*Liu Dongdong, 69, Chinese general.[http://news.xinhuanet.com/politics/2015-03/04/c_1114520505.htm 刘冬冬同志逝世] {{in lang|zh}}
- Herbert P. McLaughlin, 80, American architect.[https://www.legacy.com/us/obituaries/sfgate/name/herbert-mclaughlin-obituary?id=8016358 Herbert McLaughlin Jr.]
- Charles E. Rice, 83, American legal scholar and author.[http://law.nd.edu/news/56169-in-memoriam-charles-rice/ In Memoriam Charles E. Rice]
- Giacomo Rondinella, 91, Italian singer and actor.[http://www.lastampa.it/2015/02/26/spettacoli/addio-a-rondinella-voce-di-malafemmena-heeTgRbmyNdqXVoDpwYzPI/pagina.html Addio a Rondinella, voce di "Malafemmena"] {{in lang|it}}
- Clarence E. Singletary, 96, American judge and politician.[https://www.legacy.com/us/obituaries/charleston/name/clarence-singletary-obituary?id=18799605&fhid=15847 The Honorable Clarence E. Singletary]
- Ray Smallman, 85, British metallurgist.[https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/obituaries/11502533/Professor-Ray-Smallman-metallurgist-obituary.html Professor Ray Smallman, metallurgist - obituary]
- Marian Szeja, 73, Polish footballer, Olympic champion (1972).[https://web.archive.org/web/20150226012823/http://www.przegladsportowy.pl/pilka-nozna,zmarl-marian-szeja,artykul,545833,1,279.html Zmarł Marian Szeja. "To on powinien bronić na Wembley"] {{in lang|pl}}
- Mauno Valkeinen, 85, Finnish Olympic swimmer.[https://web.archive.org/web/20200417182859/https://www.sports-reference.com/olympics/athletes/va/mauno-valkeinen-1.html Mauno Valkeinen]
- A. Vincent, 86, Indian cinematographer (Prem Nagar) and director (Bhargavi Nilayam).[http://www.rajasthannews1.com/2015/02/legendary-malayalam-cinematographer-a-vincent.html Legendary Malayalam Cinematographer-director A Vincent passes] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160305182101/http://www.rajasthannews1.com/2015/02/legendary-malayalam-cinematographer-a-vincent.html |date=2016-03-05 }}
- Victor Watson, 86, British executive (Waddingtons), Parkinson's disease.[http://www.yorkshirepost.co.uk/news/community/death-of-mr-monopoly-yorkshire-businessman-victor-watson-at-86-1-7128008 Death of Mr Monopoly, Yorkshire businessman Victor Watson, at 86]
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- Jessica Ainscough, 30, Australian alternative therapy campaigner, cancer.{{cite web|url=https://www.news.com.au/lifestyle/health/last-chance-option-fiance-reveals-wellness-warrior-jessica-ainscough-turned-to-radiation/news-story/1c8c49ed968f9be108983ddd89e34154| title='Last chance option': Fiance reveals Wellness Warrior Jessica Ainscough turned to radiation | author=Staff Writer | website=new.com.au| date=2 April 2015 | access-date=4 February 2019}}
- Bob Braithwaite, 89, British trap shooter, Olympic champion (1968).[http://www.lancasterguardian.co.uk/news/local/former-lancaster-olympian-passes-away-1-7139861 Former Lancaster Olympian passes away]
- Eduard Budil, 90, Austrian Olympic equestrian.{{cite web |url=https://www.sports-reference.com/olympics/athletes/bu/eduard-budil-1.html |title=Archived copy |website=www.sports-reference.com |access-date=13 January 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200418075242/https://www.sports-reference.com/olympics/athletes/bu/eduard-budil-1.html] |archive-date=18 April 2020 |url-status=dead}}
- Anthony R. Cucci, 92, American politician, Mayor of Jersey City (1985–1989).[http://www.nj.com/hudson/index.ssf/2015/02/former_jersey_city_mayor_anthony_cucci_dies_at_92.html Former Jersey City Mayor Anthony Cucci dies at 92]
- Brian Cumby, 64, British shipwright.[https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/obituaries/11545130/Brian-Cumby-shipwright-obituary.html Brian Cumby, shipwright - obituary]
- Ruth Denison, 92, German-born American Buddhist teacher, stroke.[http://www.tricycle.com/blog/ruth-denison-western-dharma-pioneer-and-vipassana-innovator-dies-92 Ruth Denison, Western Dharma Pioneer and Vipassana Innovator, Dies at 92]
- Oscar Díaz, 32, American welterweight boxer, head injury.[http://www.news4sanantonio.com/sports/features/local-sports/stories/Boxer-Oscar-Diaz-dies-91577.shtml Boxer Oscar Diaz dies]
- Angelo Raffaele Dinardo, 83, Italian politician, President of Basilicata (1995–2000).[http://www.ansa.it/basilicata/notizie/2015/02/26/addio-a-dinardo-fu-presidente-regione_4f299e44-ff57-4066-a896-319e6392c975.html Addio a Dinardo, fu presidente Regione] {{in lang|it}}
- Sadiq Fakir, 47, Pakistani singer, traffic collision.[http://tribune.com.pk/story/844771/transitions-sindhi-singer-sadiq-faqir-dies-in-a-road-accident-in-saudi/ Transitions Sindhi singer Sadiq Faqir dies in road accident in Saudi Arabia]
- Ron Foster, 85, American actor (Highway Patrol, House of the Damned, Ma Barker's Killer Brood).[https://www.greenvalleymortuary.com/obituaries/ron-foster Ron Foster]
- Monroe H. Freedman, 86, American professor of law, chronic lymphocytic lymphoma.[http://www.newsday.com/long-island/nassau/hofstra-s-monroe-h-freedman-eminent-legal-scholar-dies-at-86-1.9987406 Hofstra's Monroe H. Freedman dies; eminent legal scholar was 86]
- Sheppard Frere, 98, British historian and archaeologist.[http://announcements.telegraph.co.uk/deaths/188268/frere FRERE]
- Theodore Hesburgh, 97, American Roman Catholic priest, President of the University of Notre Dame (1952–1987).[https://www.nytimes.com/aponline/2015/02/27/us/ap-us-obit-hesburgh.html?_r=0 Rev. Theodore Hesburgh, Former Notre Dame President, Dies at 97]
- Nadia Hilou, 61, Israeli social worker and politician, first Arab-Christian member of Knesset (2006–2009).[http://www.i24news.tv/en/news/israel/politics/62545-150227-former-mk-nadia-hilo-fighter-for-women-s-and-minority-rights-dies-at-61 First Christian-Arab MK, Nadia Hilo, dies at 61] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150924042256/http://www.i24news.tv/en/news/israel/politics/62545-150227-former-mk-nadia-hilo-fighter-for-women-s-and-minority-rights-dies-at-61 |date=2015-09-24 }}
- Per Olof Hulth, 71, Swedish astroparticle physicist.{{Cite web |url=http://okc.albanova.se/blog/farewell-to-per-olof-hulth-pioneer-of-swedish-particle-astrophysics/ |title=Farewell to Per Olof Hulth, pioneer of Swedish particle astrophysics |access-date=2015-03-06 |archive-date=2016-03-31 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160331214202/http://okc.albanova.se/blog/farewell-to-per-olof-hulth-pioneer-of-swedish-particle-astrophysics/ |url-status=dead }}
- Meera Kosambi, 75, Indian sociologist.{{Cite web |url=https://in.newshub.org/noted-sociologist-meera-kosambi-passes-away-12612060.html |title=Noted sociologist Meera Kosambi passes away |access-date=2015-03-06 |archive-date=2015-02-27 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150227135138/https://in.newshub.org/noted-sociologist-meera-kosambi-passes-away-12612060.html |url-status=dead }}
- Earl Lloyd, 86, American basketball player (Syracuse Nationals, Detroit Pistons).[http://www.wvgazette.com/article/20150226/GZ02/150229340/1115 Earl Lloyd, hoops pioneer, dies]
- Branislav Martinović, 77, Serbian Olympic wrestler (1960, 1964).[http://www.oks.org.rs/preminuo-branko-martinovic/ Preminuo Branko Martinović] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160303172106/http://www.oks.org.rs/preminuo-branko-martinovic/ |date=2016-03-03 }} {{in lang|sr}}
- Curt Michel, 80, American astrophysicist.[https://web.archive.org/web/20150706035804/http://news.rice.edu/2015/02/27/professor-emeritus-curt-michel-dies/ Professor emeritus Curt Michel dies]
- Franklin Quitugua, 81, Guamanian politician.[http://www.guampdn.com/article/20150226/NEWS01/150226004/Former-Speaker-Franklin-Quitugua-dies-81 Former Speaker Franklin Quitugua dies at 81] {{webarchive|url=https://archive.today/20150309152117/http://www.guampdn.com/article/20150226/NEWS01/150226004/Former-Speaker-Franklin-Quitugua-dies-81 |date=2015-03-09 }}
- Rowley Richards, 98, Australian World War II Army medical officer.[http://www.smh.com.au/comment/obituaries/dr-rowley-richards-dies-as-good-a-man-as-this-country-has-produced-20150327-1m8z8j.html Dr Rowley Richards dies]
- Martin T. Smith, 80, American politician, member of the Mississippi Senate (1968–1988).[http://www.clarionledger.com/story/news/2015/02/27/martin-smith-dead/24111091/ Former Miss. lawmaker Martin Smith dies at 80]
- Fritz J. Raddatz, 83, German feuilletonist, essayist, biographer and novelist.[http://www.zeit.de/kultur/literatur/2015-02/fritz-j-raddatz-nachruf-theo-sommer Ein Genie und Provokateur] {{in lang|de}}
- Avijit Roy, 42, Bangladeshi-American writer, stabbed.[http://www.business-standard.com/article/news-ians/bangladeshi-writer-attacked-dies-in-hospital-115022700002_1.html Bangladeshi writer attacked, dies in hospital]
- Tom Schweich, 54, American politician, State Auditor of Missouri (since 2011), suicide by gunshot.[http://www.kansascity.com/news/government-politics/article11231360.html Missouri Auditor Tom Schweich dead, reportedly from self-inflicted gunshot]
- Hukam Singh, 89, Indian politician, Chief Minister of Haryana (1990–1991).[http://www.ndtv.com/india-news/former-haryana-chief-minister-hukam-singh-dies-at-89-742738 Former Haryana Chief Minister Hukam Singh Dies at 89]
- Carlos Talbott, 95, American air force lieutenant general.[http://www.tributes.com/obituary/show/Carlos-M.-Talbott-102246615 Carlos M. Talbott]
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- Richard Bakalyan, 84, American actor (Batman, Chinatown, The Fox and the Hound).[http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/star-gazette/obituary.aspx?n=Richard-Bakalyan&pid=174280057 Richard Bakalyan]
- Manfred Bayer, 86, German-born American microbiologist.[http://obits.dignitymemorial.com/dignity-memorial/obituary.aspx?n=Manfred-Bayer&lc=9731&pid=174278039&uuid=61df12df-9458-471d-9f1f-2951c2c06a50 In Memory of Dr. Manfred Erich Bayer]
- Bob Benmosche, 70, American executive, President and CEO of American International Group (2009–2014), lung cancer.[https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2015-02-27/robert-benmosche-who-led-aig-in-repaying-bailout-dies-at-70 Robert Benmosche, Former AIG CEO, Dies at Age 70]
- Malcolm Boyd, 91, American Episcopal priest, author, pneumonia.[http://www.latimes.com/local/obituaries/la-me-malcolm-boyd-20150228-story.html#page=1 Malcolm Boyd dies at 91; Episcopal priest took prayer to the streets]
- Mykhailo Chechetov, 61, Russian-born Ukrainian politician, member of Verkhovna Rada (1994–1998, 2006–2014), suicide by autodefenestration.[http://www.kyivpost.com/content/ukraine/yanukovychs-ally-commits-suicide-under-house-arrest-382145.html Yanukovych's ally Chechetov commits suicide under house arrest]
- Charles Cranfield, 99, British theologian and academic.[https://www.fulcrum-anglican.org.uk/articles/the-reverend-professor-charles-e-b-cranfield-1915-2015/ The Reverend Professor Charles E. B. Cranfield (1915-2015)]
- Tod Dockstader, 82, American sound artist and electronic music composer.[http://www.factmag.com/2015/02/28/musique-concrete-composer-tod-dockstader-has-died/ Tod Dockstader has died]
- John Fairchild, 87, American publisher and editor (Women's Wear Daily).[http://www.wwd.com/fashion-news/fashion-features/john-b-fairchild-dies-at-87-8235783 John B. Fairchild Dies at 87]
- Tim Ford, 63, American politician, Speaker of the Mississippi House of Representatives (1988–2004), heart attack.[http://www.clarionledger.com/story/politicalledger/2015/02/27/ford-dies-speaker/24158075/ Former House Speaker Tim Ford dies]
- Paul Hutchison, 47, Australian cricketer.[http://www.espncricinfo.com/australia/content/player/5735.html Cricinfo profile - Paul Hutchison]
- Jerome Kurtz, 83, American public servant, Commissioner of Internal Revenue (1977–1983), complications of surgery.[https://www.nytimes.com/2015/03/04/business/jerome-kurtz-83-dies-headed-irs-in-carter-administration.html Jerome Kurtz, Leader of I.R.S. During Carter Era, Dies at 83]
- Sue Landske, 77, American politician, member of the Indiana Senate (1984–2014), cancer.[https://www.insideindianabusiness.com/newsitem.asp?ID=69564 Former State Senator Dies] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150704114059/https://www.insideindianabusiness.com/newsitem.asp?ID=69564 |date=2015-07-04 }}
- Jonell Nash, 72, American food editor (Essence).[https://www.legacy.com/us/obituaries/nytimes/name/jonell-nash-obituary?pid=174379798 Jonell Nash]
- Boris Nemtsov, 55, Russian politician, Governor of Nizhny Novgorod Oblast (1991–1997), First Deputy Prime Minister (1997–1998), Deputy Prime Minister (1998), shot.[https://www.theguardian.com/world/2015/feb/27/russian-opposition-politician-boris-nemtsov-shot-dead-moscow-reports Russian opposition politician Boris Nemtsov shot dead in Moscow]
- Leonard Nimoy, 83, American actor and director (Star Trek, Mission: Impossible, Fringe), emphysema.[https://www.nytimes.com/2015/02/27/arts/television/leonard-nimoy-spock-of-star-trek-dies-at-83.html Leonard Nimoy, Spock of 'Star Trek,' Dies at 83]
- Natalia Revuelta Clews, 89, Cuban socialite.[http://www.latimes.com/local/obituaries/la-me-natalia-revuelta-clews-20150303-6-story.html Natalia Revuelta Clews dies at 89; socialite who had daughter with Fidel Castro]
- Julio César Strassera, 81, Argentine lawyer and jurist, chief prosecutor of the Trial of the Juntas.[https://www.wsj.com/articles/julio-cesar-strassera-dies-prosecuted-argentine-military-over-dirty-war-1425075416 Julio César Strassera Dies: Prosecuted Argentine Military Over 'Dirty War']
- Anna Szatkowska, 86, Polish resistance fighter.[http://wiadomosci.ox.pl/wiadomosc,29471,odeszla-corka-zofii-kossak.html Odeszła córka Zofii Kossak] {{in lang|pl}}
- Yevgeni Titov, 51, Russian footballer.[http://newsvo.ru/news/88204 Череповецкий общественник и спортсмен Евгений Титов умер на футбольном матче в Костроме] {{in lang|ru}}
- Bohdan Tomaszewski, 93, Polish sports commentator.[http://www.thenews.phttps://www.wsj.com/articles/julio-cesar-strassera-dies-prosecuted-argentine-military-over-dirty-war-1425075416l/1/5/Artykul/198539,Legendary-sports-commentator-Tomaszewski-dies-at-93 Legendary sports commentator Tomaszewski dies at 93]{{dead link|date=April 2018 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }}
- Oscar Touster, 93, American molecular biologist.[https://www.legacy.com/us/obituaries/tennessean/name/oscar-touster-obituary?id=18771532 Oscar Touster]
- Patrick Whitefield, 66, English permaculturist.{{Cite web |url=http://www.permaculture.co.uk/news/2702156034/patrick-whitefield-1949-2015 |title=Patrick Whitefield 1949-2015 |access-date=2015-03-06 |archive-date=2015-03-01 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150301140707/http://www.permaculture.co.uk/news/2702156034/patrick-whitefield-1949-2015 |url-status=dead }}
- Joanne Woollard, British film art director (Gravity, Hope and Glory, 101 Dalmatians).[http://www.oscars.org/about/memoriam Memoriam]
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- Tom Bettis, 81, American football player (Green Bay Packers) and coach.[http://dairylandexpress.com/2015/03/04/former-green-bay-packers-lb-tom-bettis-dies-83/ Former Green Bay Packers LB Tom Bettis dies at 83]
- William J. Bichsel, 86, American Jesuit priest and peace protester.[http://www.thenewstribune.com/2015/02/28/3663425_the-rev-bill-bichsel-longtime.html?rh=1 The Rev. Bill Bichsel, longtime weapons protester and Tacoma-born priest, dead at 86] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150308081020/http://www.thenewstribune.com/2015/02/28/3663425_the-rev-bill-bichsel-longtime.html?rh=1 |date=2015-03-08 }}
- Clifford Edmund Bosworth, 86, British oriental historian.[http://announcements.telegraph.co.uk/deaths/188481/prof-c-edmund-bosworth Prof C Edmund Bosworth]
- Braulio Castillo, 81, Puerto Rican actor.[http://www.elnuevodia.com/entretenimiento/farandula/nota/confirmandecesodebrauliocastilloasus81anos-2013741/ Muere el actor Braulio Castillo, padre] {{in lang|es}}
- P. T. de Silva, 86, Sri Lankan consultant physician.[http://www.dailynews.lk/?q=local/dr-p-t-de-silva-funeral-held Dr. P. T. de Silva funeral held] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150402133050/http://www.dailynews.lk/?q=local%2Fdr-p-t-de-silva-funeral-held |date=2015-04-02 }}
- Sarah Foot, 75, British journalist and author.[https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/obituaries/11454956/Sarah-Foot-writer-obituary.html Sarah Foot, writer - obituary]
- Gordie Gillespie, 88, American baseball, football and basketball coach.[http://www.greenbaypressgazette.com/story/sports/college/2015/03/01/former-ripon-baseball-coach-gillespie-dies-at-88/24239051/ Former Ripon baseball coach Gillespie dies at 88]
- Alex Johnson, 72, American baseball player (California Angels, Cincinnati Reds), prostate cancer.[http://www.detroitnews.com/story/sports/mlb/tigers/2015/03/02/alex-johnson-al-batting-champ-dies/24299643/ Alex Johnson, AL 1970 batting champ, dies]
- Yaşar Kemal, 91, Turkish author, Légion d'honneur recipient.[http://national.bgnnews.com/famous-turkish-author-yasar-kemal-dies-at-91-haberi/3895 Famous Turkish author Yaşar Kemal dies at 91] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150923114104/http://national.bgnnews.com/famous-turkish-author-yasar-kemal-dies-at-91-haberi/3895 |date=2015-09-23 }}
- John Komba, 60, Tanzanian politician.[http://www.dailynews.co.tz/index.php/local-news/42058-captain-john-komba-is-no-more Mbinga West MP Komba is no more] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150402184246/http://www.dailynews.co.tz/index.php/local-news/42058-captain-john-komba-is-no-more |date=2015-04-02 }}
- Ezra Laderman, 90, American composer.[http://music.yale.edu/2015/03/01/memoriam-composer-ezra-laderman-90/ In memoriam: composer Ezra Laderman, 90]
- J. Michael Lenihan, 71, American politician, member of the Rhode Island Senate (1990–2010), cancer.[http://ripr.org/post/former-state-sen-mike-lenihan-dies-71 Former State Sen. Mike Lenihan dies at 71]
- Anthony Mason, 48, American basketball player (New York Knicks), heart failure.[https://www.espn.com/new-york/nba/story/_/id/12397807/anthony-mason-former-new-york-knick-forward-dies-48 Anthony Mason dies at age of 48]
- Maxee, 46, American singer, slit throat following fall.[https://www.usatoday.com/story/life/music/2015/03/02/maxee-maxwell-member-of-girl-group-brownstone-dies-at-46/24264829/ Brownstone singer Maxee Maxwell dies at 46]
- Ed Modzelewski, 86, American football player (Cleveland Browns), heart failure.[http://www.baltimoresun.com/sports/terps/bs-sp-obit-modzelewski-20150301-story.html Ed Modzelewski, fullback on Terps' undefeated team, dies at 86]
- Thakin Tin Mya, 91, Burmese politician.[http://burmese.dvb.no/archives/83552 Thakin Tin Mya] {{in lang|my}}
- Thomas Owens, 76, Australian Olympic sailor.[https://www.olympedia.org/athletes/63208 Tim Owens]
- William Röttger, 66, German label manager, music manager and gallery owner, cancer.[http://www.spex.de/2015/03/02/nachruf-low-spirit-gruender-william-roettger-ist-gestorben/ Nachruf: Low Spirit-Gründer William Röttger ist gestorben] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160307174434/http://www.spex.de/2015/03/02/nachruf-low-spirit-gruender-william-roettger-ist-gestorben/ |date=2016-03-07 }} {{in lang|de}}
- Thomas J. Stanley, 71, American author (The Millionaire Next Door, The Millionaire Mind), traffic collision.{{Cite web |url=http://www.ajc.com/news/news/millionaire-blockbuster-author-dies-in-crash/nkLxS/ |title='Millionaire' blockbuster author dies in crash |access-date=2015-03-24 |archive-date=2015-03-25 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150325072549/http://www.ajc.com/news/news/millionaire-blockbuster-author-dies-in-crash/nkLxS/ |url-status=dead }}
- Tracker Tilmouth, 62, Australian aboriginal activist, cancer.[http://www.abc.net.au/news/2015-03-01/leigh-bruce-tracker-tilmouth-dead-after-battle-with-cancer/6271862 Northern Territory Indigenous activist Leigh Bruce 'Tracker' Tilmouth dies at 62]
- André Vallée, 84, Canadian Roman Catholic prelate, Bishop of Military (1987–1996) and Hearst (1996–2005).[http://catholic-hierarchy.org/bishop/bvallee.html Bishop André Vallée]
- Gigi Vesigna, 83, Italian journalist and writer.[http://www.panorama.it/societa/people/morto-gigi-vesigna-direttore-tv-sorrisi-canzoni/ Addio a Gigi Vesigna, storico direttore di Tv Sorrisi e Canzoni] {{in lang|it}}
- Orris George Walker, 72, American episcopal prelate, Bishop of Long Island (1991–2009).{{Cite web |url=http://episcopaldigitalnetwork.com/ens/2015/03/02/rip-former-long-island-bishop-orris-g-walker-jr/ |title=RIP Former Long Island Bishop Orris G. Walker, Jr. |access-date=2015-03-12 |archive-date=2015-04-02 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150402090334/http://episcopaldigitalnetwork.com/ens/2015/03/02/rip-former-long-island-bishop-orris-g-walker-jr/ |url-status=dead }}
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