June 18th famous deaths
List of celebrities and famous people who died on June 18th
2029 - 2020
Famous deaths on June 18th for the celebrities who died in the years 2029 - 2020
2023
American businessman, ceo and founder of oceangate (b. 1962)
Pakistani-british businessman (b. 1975)
British businessman (b. 1964)
French navy commander and explorer (b. 1946)
2022
Danish politician, minister of foreign affairs (b. 1941)
Malaysian actress, singer, master of ceremonies (b. 1970)[46]
2020
Made significant contributions to the study of black holes.
Vera Lynn was a beloved singer known as the 'Forces' Sweetheart' during World War II.
2019 - 2010
Famous deaths on June 18th for the celebrities who died in the years 2019 - 2010
2019
Prominent figure in international diplomacy.
Pioneering researcher in the field of biotechnology with numerous breakthrough discoveries.
Innovative fashion designer known for creating unique and stylish clothing.
Known for advocating for environmental policies.
Acclaimed playwright known for her thought-provoking dramas.
Acclaimed playwright known for her thought-provoking dramas.
2018
American rapper (b. 1997)
American rapper (b. 1998)[42]
2016
Indian educationist, founder and chancellor of sathyabama university (b. 1931)
2015
Physicist known for contributions to quantum mechanics.
Renowned physicist who made significant contributions to quantum mechanics.
Pioneering playwright whose plays continue to be performed globally.
Acclaimed author of several best-selling novels.
Influential playwright known for pushing boundaries in theater.
Famous for his groundbreaking plays that challenged societal norms.
Pioneering scientist who made significant contributions to the field of genetics.
Famous for his thought-provoking plays.
Pioneering scientist who made significant contributions to the field of biotechnology.
Influential playwright whose plays continue to be performed worldwide.
Mahin Banu was a Bangladeshi politician and the first woman to be elected to the National Assembly of Bangladesh.
Pioneered new methods in organic synthesis.
Pioneering chemist known for her research in materials science.
Acclaimed playwright known for his thought-provoking dramas.
Acclaimed playwright known for her powerful dramas.
American football player and broadcaster, co-founded univision (b. 1937)
American historian and academic (b. 1937)
American businessman, co-founded comcast (d. 2015)
American comedian, actor, and screenwriter (d. 2015)
2014
Invented Kevlar, a strong and heat-resistant synthetic fiber.
Stephanie Kwolek was an American chemist who invented the synthetic fiber Kevlar, which is used in bulletproof vests and other applications.
Inventor of Kevlar
Inventor of Kevlar, a strong synthetic fiber used in various applications, including bulletproof vests.
American composer and musician. he was a pianist, but he wasn't known for his ability to play the piano. his forte was arrangements for quartets. he was an author and wrote modern jazz books that musicians could use.
Canadian author (d. 2014)
American chemist and engineer (b. 1923)
American singer-songwriter and conductor (b. 1928)
Russian general (d. 2014)
2013
Known for his investigative journalism and coverage of the Iraq War.
American journalist known for his critical reporting on the U.S. military and political figures.
Buford Hayse Pusser, also known as Buford the Bull, was a professional wrestler and actor.
Known for his investigative journalism and reporting on the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan.
Scottish bass player (b. 1955)
English ballet dancer (b. 1946)
American engineer and politician (b. 1932)
Canadian lawyer and politician, 26th lieutenant governor of british columbia (b. 1924)
2012
Mariavictoria Atencia was a renowned Spanish poet known for her intricate and emotionally resonant poetry.
Welsh cricketer (b. 1989)
Greek manager and footballer (d. 2012).
American businessman and politician (b. 1939)
Peruvian general and politician, 109th prime minister of peru (b. 1919)
Argentinian photographer and director (b. 1906)
German author and activist (b. 1907)
2011
Clarence Clemons was an American football player who played as a linebacker in the National Football League.
Yalena Bonner was a Soviet and Russian human rights activist and journalist, the wife of Nobel Peace Prize laureate Andrei Sakharov.
Former President of Zambia.
Fayez Sayegh was a Palestinian politician who served as the Permanent Observer of the Palestine Liberation Organization to the United Nations.
Soviet-russian activist (d. 2011)
Zambian politician, 2nd president of zambia (d. 2011)
2010
Esteemed scientist known for groundbreaking research in the field of physics.
Nobel Prize-winning Portuguese author known for his unique writing style.
Famous for his witty and satirical plays
Pioneering researcher in the field of genetics.
Jozee Saramago was a Portuguese writer and recipient of the 1998 Nobel Prize in Literature.
Pioneering researcher in the field of biotechnology.
Serbian architect known for his modernist designs and urban planning projects.
Portuguese novelist nobel prize laureate (b. 1922)
Portuguese writer and nobel prize laureate (born in 1922)
Turkish composer (b. 1942)
American professional wrestler (born1980).
Portuguese writer and nobel prize laureate (born in 1922)
2009 - 2000
Famous deaths on June 18th for the celebrities who died in the years 2009 - 2000
2009
Doak Cox was an American ecologist who pioneered the field of environmental impact assessment.
2008
French actor, screenwriter, editor and film director. he directed his first film in 1934. after that, he went on to have a long career both as a writer and director. his 1946 film la symphonie pastorale, about a protestant minister, won the palme d'or at cannes film festival. his 1960 film maigret tend un pia'ge, which was about a protestant …
German sculptor (d. 2008)
American illustrator and author (d. 2008).
French actor, director, and screenwriter (d. 2008)
Japanese actor (born in 1984).
2007
Brooklyn, new york -- rocker (tokens-lion sleeps tonight)
Canadian singer-songwriter (d. 2007)
English comedian and actor (b. 1930)
2006
American screenwriter and actor (d. 2006).
Martinique-french author (b. 1915)
American actor, director, and screenwriter (b. 1906)
2005
Renowned actress known for her roles in classic Hollywood films.
Yousaf Khan was a Pakistani cricketer who played Test cricket for Pakistan in the 1950s and 1960s.
Dalaya Raychaudhuri was an Indian mathematician who made significant contributions to the field of general relativity.
Viera Čakányová was a Slovak poet known for her lyrical and introspective works.
Noted for her groundbreaking research in historical studies.
Argentinian mathematician and academic (b. 1914)
Indian cricketer (b. 1914)
Indian cricketer (born 1914).
2003
American baseball manager and player (d. 2003).
American convicted murderer (born 1960)
2002
American baseball announcer (born in 1924)
2000
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American singer and actress (d. 2000).
1999 - 1990
Famous deaths on June 18th for the celebrities who died in the years 1999 - 1990
1999
British architect known for his modernist designs.
1998
Renowned Russian mathematician known for her work in algebraic geometry.
American actor and tenor (b. 1908)
1997
German-Soviet politician and human rights activist.
Ukrainian-german academic and author (d. 1997).
1996
Renowned Quidditch player who played for the Wimbourne Wasps.
Fictional character in the Harry Potter series, known for his loyalty and bravery.
Estonian-soviet military pilot and politician (d. 1996)
French journalist covering the tour de france, 49 times. he was also the main cyclist writer at l'a%0quipe, a daily newspaper.
Farmer dies at 84
1995
Actor (frieda last holiday, paradiso), is killed at 85
Cartoonist dies at 85
1994
Helaman Hanson was an American football player who played as a fullback in the National Football League.
Rose grower dies at 75
1993
American author known for his mystery novels.
American activist and businessman oscar wilde founded the oscar wilde bookshop
1992
Croatian journalist and political dissident who was imprisoned in the Soviet Union during the Stalinist era.
Australian singer-songwriter and pianist (b. 1944)
Polish-israeli painter and educator (b. 1896)
The first black chief nursing officer of nigeria (b. 1910)
1991
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American actress and former model. she was a blonde, wide-eyed beauty who played wholesome roles in light films of 1940s. tv also featured the series "my favorite husband" 1953-1955, and "sally" 1957-1958.
1989 - 1980
Famous deaths on June 18th for the celebrities who died in the years 1989 - 1980
1989
Iconic American investigative journalist and author.
American author and journalist known for his investigative reporting.
American journalist (born in 1907)
1987
Izzabell Dupont was a French impressionist painter who gained recognition for her vibrant landscapes.
American astrologer. he was born to a wealthy professional family and received his bachelor's degree at case western reserve university. he was tall and athletic. he loved sailing and all that it involved, participating in races and making improvements to boats and sails. his passions included mountain biking, climbing and gardening.
1986
Renowned for her research on plant genetics.
Gleb Wataghin was a prominent Russian-Brazilian physicist who made significant contributions to the field of quantum mechanics.
Pioneering chemist who made significant contributions to the field of organic chemistry.
American journalist (b. 1921)
1985
Bryn Jones was a talented footballer who played for several top clubs.
French poster designer (born 1892)
1984
American radio talk show host (born 1934).
1983
Glema Gershwin was a pioneering computer scientist who made significant contributions to the field of artificial intelligence.
Malva Landa was a Spanish politician and activist who fought for women's rights and social justice.
1982
Djuna Barnes was an American writer and artist best known for her novel Nightwood, which has become a classic of lesbian literature.
German actor, who has appeared in over 100 films. his greatest accomplishments were on the stage. he began his career on stage and screen in germany in 1935. his steady progress was evident when he was deported from hungary in 1944, for unknown political reasons. with his "the devil's general", he was an international star and one of the most …
German-austrian actor and director (b. 1915)
Director (banco ambrosiano), hangs him
Director (banco ambrosiano), hangs him
Prominent American literary critic and journalist.
American novelist and short story writer (d. 1982)
Pulitzer prize winning author, dies at 70 in ossining
Austrian-born german actor (d. 1982).
1981
British novelist known for her works exploring social issues.
1980
He was a former french road cycling racer. in 1930 and 32, he won the tour de france. he was born twelve days after antonin mage.
English director and screenwriter (d. 1980)
French cyclist (born 1904)
English screenwriter and director (d. 1980).
1979 - 1970
Famous deaths on June 18th for the celebrities who died in the years 1979 - 1970
1979
Belmont Rockefeller was a prominent American politician and member of the influential Rockefeller family.
Mexican playwright considered one of the pioneers of modern Mexican theater.
1978
Aribelle Dupont was a French impressionist painter who captured the beauty of the French countryside.
Felicie Duval was a French astronomer who made contributions to the study of variable stars.
American physician and author (b. 1884)
American physician (born 1884)
1977
Ali Shariati was an Iranian sociologist and Islamic thinker who played a significant role in the Iranian Revolution.
1975
Fitz Hugh Ludlow was an American paleontologist known for his work on fossil mammals.
Czech-born german and israeli jewish philosopher (born 1883).
Saudi prince beheaded in riyadh shopping centre parking lot to kill his uncle, the king
1974
Brazilian mathematician and academic (b. 1896)
Russian marshal and politician, minister of defence for the soviet union (b. 1896)
Brazilian writer (born 1896)
Russian politician and general 2nd minister for defence of the soviet union (d. 1974).
Russian marshal/minister of defense dies at 77
1973
Dutch radio pioneer / founder avro dies at 84
Composer dies at 71
London, england -- actor (agent8 3 / 4 hot enought june)
1972
Prudy Wainwright was an American poet who wrote extensively about nature and the human experience.
Danish architect known for his modernist designs and contributions to Danish architecture.
1971
Russian-swiss chemist and academic, nobel prize laureate (b. 1889)
Dietrick Klagges was a German politician who served as the Minister-President of the state of Brunswick during the Nazi era.
American playwright known for his works in the early 20th century.
Talented American singer and actress known for her sultry voice.
Nyc, new york -- actor. (force of evil key largo kim, sellout).
1969 - 1960
Famous deaths on June 18th for the celebrities who died in the years 1969 - 1960
1969
Hobart Lewis was a respected journalist and war correspondent during the mid-20th century.
1968
Nikolaus Falkenhorst was a German military officer who served as the commander of the German forces in Norway during World War II.
1967
Chadwin Wilkins was a renowned scientist who made significant contributions to the field of quantum mechanics.
Known for his work on the nature of scientific theories and the scientific method.
Swiss racing driver (born 1942)
Italian race car driver (b. 1937)
Italian racing driver (born 1937).
1966
Ameri Ono was a Japanese-American artist known for her avant-garde performances and installations.
1965
Composer dies at 56
1964
Italian painter (b. 1890)
1963
A renowned Bulgarian poet known for her lyrical and introspective works.
Mexico -- actor (from russia with love)
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Jr., mexican-american actor and producer (d. 2011)
1962
Xayne Sinclair was a prolific inventor who held numerous patents for innovative technologies.
Caisyn Fitzgerald was an American inventor who held several patents for innovative mechanical devices.
Herberth Müller was a German photographer who specialized in landscape and architectural photography.
Hyatt Frost was a renowned biologist known for his contributions to the field of genetics.
At 82, swiss conductor/composer (bruckner) dies
1960
Levii Talmud was a Russian-American painter known for his expressionist and cubist works.
Evamae Wangerin was a German sculptor who specialized in creating intricate bronze and marble sculptures.
1959 - 1950
Famous deaths on June 18th for the celebrities who died in the years 1959 - 1950
1959
American actress, descendant of a nine-generation theatrical family. at 12 she made her stage debut and was a star in american theater. by 1906, her strong voice and royal command were recognizable. in 1900, she was 21 years old when she made her first movie. she won the oscar for best supporting actress for "none but the lonely heart" at …
American actress (b. 1879)
Actress (none other than the lonely), who dies at 79
1955
Gabriel Tennis was a French novelist and playwright, known for his novels exploring the human condition and the complexities of modern life.
Composer dies at 61
Komponist, who dies at 55
1954
British politician who served as a Member of Parliament.
1952
Felicie Faure was a French politician and feminist who served as a member of the Chamber of Deputies.
Russian chess player dies at 63
1950
English mathematician who made contributions to the theory of statistics.
1949 - 1940
Famous deaths on June 18th for the celebrities who died in the years 1949 - 1940
1949
Beuford Jester was a Democratic politician who served as the 37th Governor of Texas from 1947 until his death in 1949.
Founder of Lavazza, the famous Italian coffee brand.
1948
Albertia Rockefeller was an American businesswoman and philanthropist, known for her involvement in the Rockefeller family's business and charitable endeavors.
Loyed Stearns was a renowned American sculptor known for his public monuments and statues.
English-australian politician, 31st premier of tasmania (b. 1891)
1947
Matteus Norberg was a Swedish novelist and short story writer known for his depictions of rural life.
Japanese admiral (born in 1898).
1945
First woman to receive a Ph.D. from Johns Hopkins University.
American general (b. 1886)
Us lieutenant general/commandant of the 10th army, is killed in action
In battle, commandant 22nd regiment marines, is killed
1943
Greek navy officer and resistance fighter (born 1912).
1942
American trombonist, bandleader, and politician (b. 1870)
Composer dies at 71
Czech resistance fighter shot down
Czech resistance fighter, heydrich, is killed at 28
American trombonist and bandleader (born 1870).
1941
American journalist and artist known for her avant-garde illustrations and writings.
Olney Chadwick was an American essayist and literary critic who wrote about the works of 19th-century American authors.
1939 - 1930
Famous deaths on June 18th for the celebrities who died in the years 1939 - 1930
1939
Flemish actor dies at 73
1938
Hazen S. Pingree was an American entrepreneur who founded the Hazen S. Pingree Company, a shoe manufacturing business.
1937
French politician, 13th president of france (b. 1863)
Premier / president france (1913..34).
1936
Russian novelist, short story writer, and playwright (b. 1868)
Russian writer (mother) dies at 68
1935
Composer dies at 64
1934
Composer dies at 65
1933
Norwegian composer and music critic, known for his orchestral and chamber works.
1929 - 1920
Famous deaths on June 18th for the celebrities who died in the years 1929 - 1920
1928
Norwegian scientist and polar explorer. he was the first to navigate the northwest passage. in 1911, he discovered the south pole and was the first person to record and reach it. three days after byrd's flight expedition, he flew in a dirigible over the north pole and arrived there on 5/12/1926.
Norwegian pole explorer
1926
Queen consort of the hellenes (b. 1851)
1925
Rodert LaFollette was a Republican U.S. Senator from Wisconsin and a leading progressive reformer.
Ettel Lilien was a Polish-Jewish poet who wrote in Yiddish and explored themes of Jewish identity and the immigrant experience.
1922
Known for his studies of the Milky Way and the Kapteyn Universe theory.
Astronomer dies at 71
1921
Indian islamic scholar and author (b. 1867)
Flemish writer / philologist (kantkennis) dies at 37
1919 - 1910
Famous deaths on June 18th for the celebrities who died in the years 1919 - 1910
1917
Romanian critic and politician, 23rd prime minister of romania (b. 1840)
Romanian politician and philosopher 23rd prime minster of romania
1916
He was the first german world war i pilot to achieve this feat. he was a pioneer in fighter aviation. it is often incorrectly believed that he won the first aerial victory with a synchronized gun. he was the first to win the pour le merite and was also awarded it alongside oswald boelcke. his name is synonymous with the …
At 67, the german chief general of staff dies
1911
Composer dies at 76
1909 - 1900
Famous deaths on June 18th for the celebrities who died in the years 1909 - 1900
1909
Composer dies at 42
1905
Italian brigand, also known as donatello and sometimes donatelli. he was originally a bourbon soldier. later he served in the army of giuseppe garibaldi. he formed an army of 2 000 men shortly after the italian unification. this was the most powerful and fearsome band in southern italy, and the most formidable leader for the bourbon side. his guerrilla tactics …
1902
British author and satirist, best known for his novel 'Erewhon' and his satirical works.
British author and satirist, best known for his novel 'Erewhon' and his satirical works.
1901
Hazen Pingree was an American businessman and politician who served as the Mayor of Detroit and was known for his progressive policies.