Famous Deaths for 13th February 2026

1837 – Mariano José de Larra, Spanish journalist and romantic writer, commits suicide by gunshot at 27
1937 – Carl Albrecht Bernoulli, Swiss writer, dies at 69
1952 – Josephine Tey, English author (The Daughter of Time), dies of cancer at 55
1965 – Jerry Burke, American easy-listening pianist and organ player (Lawrence Welk Orchestra, 1934-65), dies of cancer at 53
1968 – Portia White, Canadian contralto, and educator, dies of cancer at 56
1982 – Gluyas Williams, American cartoonist (Fellows Citizen), dies at 93
1997 – Antonius “Ton” Lensink, Dutch actor (Rituelen), dies at 74
2010 – Dale Hawkins, American rock singer and songwriter (Susie Q), dies at 73
2012 – Russell Arms, American actor and vocalist (Your Hit Parade; “Cinco Robles”), dies at 92
2018 – Tito Francona, American baseball utility (MLB All Star 1961), dies at 84

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