In tribute to the stars of TV, film, music and the internet who have died so far in February 2026, this gallery remembers the actors and musicians we have lost this month.
Read on to remember the famous faces who have sadly lost their lives, and remember the joy they brought to us with their talents.
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9. Dean Franklin
Singer Dean Franklin, who was a star of reality TV show The Voice UK, died aged 36 just eight weeks after being diagnosed with oesophageal cancer. Photo by Instagram/@DeanFranklinMusic. | Instagram/@DeanFranklinMusic Photo: Instagram/@DeanFranklinMusic
10. James Van Der Beek
Iconic 90s actor James Van Der Beek died at 48 after a battle with bowel cancer. He had previously revealed his cancer diagnosis in November 2024. The family statement said: “Our beloved James David Van Der Beek passed peacefully this morning. He met his final days with courage, faith and grace." | Getty Images Photo: Getty Images
11. Tim Very
Tim very, the drummer for US indie rock band Manchester Orchestra, died at the age of 42. The musician’s death was confirmed by the band in a post on Instagram. They said his death was "sudden", but his official cause of death has not been disclosed. He is pictured in 2015. | Getty Images
12. Jesse Jackson
US civil rights activist Jesse Jackson died at 84. H is family said in a statement that “It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Civil Rights leader and founder of the Rainbow PUSH Coalition, the Honorable Reverend Jesse Louis Jackson, Sr. "He died peacefully surrounded by his family." He is pictured in 2004 with his wife Jacqueline and son Jonathan." | AFP via Getty Images