Famous People Who Died in February 2026
6 notable deaths · Average age 76
In February 2026, the world lost Robert Duvall (95), James Van Der Beek (48) and Jesse Jackson (84), along with 3 other well-known figures. Below is every notable death this month in date order, with ages and causes where they were made public. For perspective, around 4,756,000 people died worldwide over the same 28 days, which you can watch happening on the live death counter.
Total
6
Youngest
48
James Van Der Beek
Oldest
95
Robert Duvall
Every notable death in February 2026
3 Feb
53
Saif al-Islam Gaddafi
Son of Muammar Gaddafi, former heir apparent of Libya
World Leaders & Politicians · Shot
6 Feb
91
Sonny Jurgensen
NFL Hall of Fame quarterback: Washington, Philadelphia
Sports
11 Feb
48
James Van Der Beek
Actor: Dawson's Creek, Varsity Blues
Actors & Entertainment · Colorectal cancer
15 Feb
95
Robert Duvall
Oscar-winning actor: The Godfather, Apocalypse Now, Tender Mercies
Actors & Entertainment
17 Feb
84
Jesse Jackson
Civil rights leader and two-time presidential candidate
World Leaders & Politicians
27 Feb
86
Neil Sedaka
Singer-songwriter: "Calendar Girl", "Breaking Up Is Hard to Do"
Musicians
Frequently asked questions
Who died in February 2026?
6 well-known people died in February 2026, including Robert Duvall (95), James Van Der Beek (48) and Jesse Jackson (84). The full list is above in date order.
Who was the youngest famous person to die in February 2026?
James Van Der Beek, aged 48, was the youngest on our February list. Actor: Dawson's Creek, Varsity Blues.
What did famous people die of in February 2026?
Where a cause was made public, the most common was cancer (1 of 6). No cause was announced for 4. Families often keep the cause private, and we only list causes reported by reliable sources.