Deaths on February 20

This archive lists notable deaths associated with February 20 across multiple years. For the specific 2026 archive, see Deaths on February 20, 2026.

ASOS British died at age 38

ASOS, the British online fast-fashion and cosmetic retailer founded in London in 2000, died on February 20, 2026. The company was aimed primarily at young adults and sold more than…

Johnny Johns died at age 74

Johnny Johns, an American figure skater and coach, died on February 20, 2026, at age 74. Johns competed in ice dancing with Mary Campbell, winning the 1973 U.S. national title…

Aron Stewart dies at age 75

Aron Stewart, an American college basketball player for the Richmond Spiders, died on February 20, 2026. Stewart played for Richmond from 1972 to 1974, appearing in 44 games and scoring…

Tom Vickers, died aged 89

Tom Vickers, an American politician and member of the Nebraska Legislature from 1979 to 1987, died on February 20, 2026, at age 89. A Democrat from Nebraska, he represented the…

Ismael Kanater dies at 69

Ismael Kanater, a Moroccan actor, died on February 20, 2026. Born Ismaïl Abou El Kanater in Casablanca in 1956 or 1957, he trained at the Conservatory in Casablanca and began…

Sékou Ouédraogo passes away at age 88

Sékou Ouédraogo, a Burkinabé cinematographer, died on February 20, 2026, at the age of 88–89. Born in 1937, he was considered one of Burkina Faso’s first cinematographers and began his…

Vungzagin Valte, died aged 61

Vungzagin Valte, an Indian politician, died on February 20, 2026, at the age of 61. He was a three-time member of the Manipur Legislative Assembly from the Thanlon constituency in…

Death of Shortparis at age 39

Shortparis, the Russian experimental music band formed in Saint Petersburg in 2011, died on February 20, 2026. The group was formed by Nikolai Komyagin, Alexander Ionin and Pavel Lesnikov, who…

Roger Bofferding died at age 92

Roger Bofferding, a Luxembourgish Olympic sprinter, died on February 20, 2026, at the age of 92. Born in Luxembourg City on February 17, 1934, he competed in the men's 200…