February 9

• 2007 – Ian Richardson, who appeared in the films “Dark City” and “From Hell,” passed away at the age of 72.
• 1996 – Robin Stille, appeared in “Vampire Knights”, “Sorority Babes in the Slimeball Bowl-O-Rama”, “The Slumber Party Massacre.”
• 1995 – David Wayne, appeared in “Night Gallery (TV Series)”, “The Andromeda Strain”, “The Twilight Zone (TV Series)” and many more. He passed away at the age of 81.
• 1986 – Make-up artist Ben Nye, whose film work included “Planet of the Apes,” “The Alligator People” and “The Fly,” passed away at the age of 79.
• 1973 – Hajime Tsuburaya, who directed episodes for many of the “Ultraman” series and spin-offs, passed away at the age of 41. He was the son of Toho effects whiz, Eiji Tsuburaya.