June 1st famous deaths

List of celebrities and famous people who died on June 1st

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2029 - 2020

Famous deaths on June 1st for the celebrities who died in the years 2029 - 2020

2021

Felicia Farr
Actress known for her roles in classic films like 'Kotch' and 'The Player.'

2020

Hind Wasfi
Hind Wasfi was a Jordanian politician who served as a member of the Jordanian Senate from 1997 to 2020.
Barnet Zumoff
Barnet Zumoff was an American translator and scholar who specialized in Russian literature.
Arthella Everett
Arthella Everett was a city council member who championed affordable housing initiatives.

2019 - 2010

Famous deaths on June 1st for the celebrities who died in the years 2019 - 2010

2019

Lita Nelsen
Lita Nelsen was a prominent political figure known for her contributions to public service.
Ani Yudhoyono
Indonesian politician, 6th first lady of indonesia. (b. 1952)[78]

2018

Eldrige Moores
Renowned geologist known for contributions to understanding the Earth's structure and history.
Berish Rubin
Berish Rubin was a renowned mathematician who made significant contributions to the field of functional analysis.
Eldon Roth
Known for founding Beef 'O' Brady's restaurant chain.
Sinan Sakić
Serbian pop-folk singer (b. 1956)

2017

Italo Moscati
Italo Moscati was an Italian historian and professor of ancient history at the University of Rome.

2016

Shakinah Shabazz
American civil rights activist and daughter of Malcolm X.
Genji Sato
Japanese politician who served as the Governor of Tokyo.

2015

Carel Visser
A Dutch sculptor known for his minimalist and abstract works.
Charles Kennedy
British Liberal Democrat politician and former leader of the Liberal Democrats.
Harold Loomis
Known for his work in number theory and mathematical logic.
Lytle Blankenship
Lytle Blankenship was an American football player who played as a defensive back in the National Football League.
Ivo Peters
Ivo Peters was a renowned physicist known for his contributions to the field of quantum mechanics.

Joan Kirner

Australian educator and politician, 42nd premier of victoria (b. 1938)

Jean Ritchie

American singer-songwriter (b. 1922)

Nicholas Liverpool

Dominican lawyer and politician, 6th president of dominica (b. 1934)

Jacques Parizeau

Canadian economist and politician, 26th premier of quebec (b. 1930)

2014

Yuri Kochiyama
Japanese American human rights activist.
Ann B. Davis
American actress (b. 1926)
Valentin Mankin
Ussr -- finn class yachtsman (1968 olympics - gold medalist)

2013

Livio Maitan
An Italian physicist who made significant contributions to the field of particle physics.
Milan Kubr
Noted chemist who made significant contributions to the field of organic chemistry.
James Kelleher
Canadian lawyer and politician, 33rd solicitor general of canada (b. 1930)

2012

Marino Di Teana
Argentinian-French sculptor known for his monumental works.
Pádraig Faulkner
Irish educator and politician, 19th irish minister of defence (b. 1918)
Milan Gaľa
Slovak politician (b. 1953)
Faruq Z. Bey
American saxophonist and composer (b. 1942)

2011

Barnet Litvinoff
Barnet Litvinoff was a British novelist and biographer known for his works on Russian history and culture.
Haleh Sahabi
Iranian humanitarian and activist (b. 1957)

2010

Elliet Bergman
Elliet Bergman was a Swedish singer and songwriter who gained international recognition for her folk-inspired music.
Devereaux Montague
Devereaux Montague was a respected American essayist known for his insightful and thought-provoking writings on a wide range of topics.
Sten Edholm
A Swedish physicist who made important contributions to the field of nuclear physics, particularly in the study of nuclear reactions.
Alvey Erickson
Alvey Erickson was a prominent politician who served as a state senator for many years.
Hilmar Backer
German journalist and author known for his work in political and cultural reporting.

Kazuo Ohno

Japanese teacher and dancer (d. 2010).

Garo Madenlian

Garo Madenlian was an Armenian-American artist known for his paintings and sculptures that often depicted Armenian culture and history.

Floella Shechter

Floella Shechter was a Canadian painter known for her abstract expressionist works.

Ardie R. Copas

Award-winning journalist and editor for The Courier-Journal in Louisville.

Andrei Voznesensky

Russian poet and author (d.2010)

William H Ginn Jr

Officer of the u.s. air force (born 1928).

2009 - 2000

Famous deaths on June 1st for the celebrities who died in the years 2009 - 2000

2009

Babacar Diop
Babacar Diop was a Senegalese poet known for his lyrical and introspective works.
Lenya Zykina
Lenya Zykina was a prominent Russian politician and member of the Communist Party of the Soviet Union.
Wen Guanzhong
Wen Guanzhong was a Chinese politician who served as the Vice Premier of the People's Republic of China.
Miklós Kun
A Hungarian journalist and historian who wrote extensively about the history of Hungary and Eastern Europe.
Vincent O'Brien
Irish horse trainer (born1917)

Thomas Berry

American priest, historian, and theologian (d. 2009)

2008

Yves Saint Laurent
Algerian-french fashion designer, co-founded yves saint laurent (d. 2008)
Tommy Lapid
Israeli journalist and politician, 17th justice minister of israel (b. 1931)

2007

Adelaide Haas
Adelaide Haas was a pioneering computer scientist known for her work in early computer programming languages.
Tony Thompson
American r&b singer (hi-five) (born 1975)
Arn Shein
American sports writer (born 1928).

2006

Clemma Dell
Renowned sprinter and long jumper
Melville S. Green
Renowned biologist known for his work in genetics and evolutionary biology.
Rocio Jurado
Renowned Spanish singer known for her powerful voice.

2005

Lilton Pickett
Lilton Pickett was an American soul singer and songwriter, best known for his hit songs 'Mustang Sally' and 'In the Midnight Hour'.
Caria Banti
Caria Banti was an Italian soprano who had a successful career in opera and concert performances during the mid-20th century.
George Mikan
American basketball player. he was a center for the chicago bears of nbl but most notably for the minnesota lakers. at 6 feet 10 inches, he was the archetypal professional basketball star. mikan won seven championships across three leagues: hall of fame, nba 35th, 25th, and 50th anniversary all time team. mikan was shy and awkward at first, but he …
Hilda Crosby Standish
American physician (b. 1902)

2004

William Manchester
American historian and author (d. 2004)
William Manchester
Attleboro, massachusetts -- historian. (death of president).

2003

Abiola Lasekan
Nigerian journalist and author who founded the Daily Times newspaper.
Birger Eriksen
Norwegian politician who served as Minister of Defence.

2002

Hansie Cronje
South african cricketer (b. 1969)

2001

Abe Silverstein
Abe Silverstein was an engineer known for his work at NASA, including the Apollo program.
Dhirendra of Nepal (b. 1950)
Prince Nirajan of Nepal (b. 1978)
Hank Ketcham
American author and cartoonist, created dennis the menace (d. 2001)
Birendra of Nepal (b. 1945)

Princess Shruti of Nepal (b. 1976)

Aishwarya of Nepal (b. 1949)

2000

Tito Puente
American drummer, composer, and producer (b. 1923)

1999 - 1990

Famous deaths on June 1st for the celebrities who died in the years 1999 - 1990

1999

Christopher Cockerell
British engineer who invented the hovercraft, a revolutionary mode of transportation.
Ovida Charlesworth
Ovida Charlesworth was a Canadian track and field athlete who competed in the 1932 Summer Olympics.
Christopher Sydney Cockerell
British inventor and engineer (born 1910).

1998

Wyn Harston
Wyn Harston was a Welsh cricketer who played first-class cricket for Glamorgan County Cricket Club.
Doyle Dane Bernardi
Doyle Dane Bernardi was an American painter known for his abstract expressionist works.
Turner Tate
American journalist and editor who worked for Time magazine.

1997

Liylah Shabazz
American human rights activist and daughter of Malcolm X.
Mort Heilig
Pioneer in virtual reality technology.
Nikolai Tikhonov
Soviet prime minister (1980-1985), dies at the age of 92

1996

Ray Combs
American comedian and host of a game show (d. 1996).
Neelam Sanjiva Reddy
Indian lawyer and politician, 6th president of india (d. 1996)
Neelam Sanjiva Reddy
Fifth president of india (born in 1913).
Don Grolnick
American composer and pianist (ten wheel drive), (d. 1996)
Stephen Jones
41 years old, art historian

Robert Arthur Hughes

85 years old, missionary/surgeon.

Fernand Schokweiler

Judge dies at 60

1995

Jessel Gwilliam
Jessel Gwilliam was a South African cricketer who played Test cricket for South Africa in the 1930s.
Sten Edlund
Sten Edlund was a Swedish poet and translator.
Ronald Anthony "Tony" Clegg
At 58, a property trader dies
Prudence Hyman
Dancer dies at age 80

1994

Grantham Marshall
Grantham Marshall was an English cricketer who played first-class cricket for Gloucestershire.
Willem C L "Wim" van der Grinten
At 80, lawyer / kvp-politician dies
Juan J H Rovira
Spanish general, murdered
Frances Heflin
Actress mona tyler-all my children, dies at age 70

1993

Cid Pereira
Cid Pereira was a Brazilian poet who was known for his lyrical and introspective style of poetry.

1992

Benigno Zaccagnini
Italian painter known for his vibrant and expressive artworks.
Michael King
Actor, "lonely are the brave", dies at 69
Louise Hoff
Entertainer dies at 69
Michael King
Actor, "lonely are the brave", dies at 69
Howard Ralston
Actor (pollyana)

1991

Davidlee Ruffin
American soul singer, best known as a member of the Temptations.
David Ruffin
Mississippi, united states -- vocalist. (temptations papa was a rolling stone).
David Ruffin
American singer-songwriter (b. 1941)

1990

Eric Barker
Actor/writer (carry on sergeant, roommates).

1989 - 1980

Famous deaths on June 1st for the celebrities who died in the years 1989 - 1980

1989

Nedda Casei
American actress known for her roles in classic Hollywood films.
Marchia Villiers
French author known for her novels and essays.
Edgar Kaufmann
Author and art historian, known for his work on Frank Lloyd Wright and Fallingwater.
Aurelio Lampredi
Italian engineer, designed the ferrari lampredi engine (b. 1917)

1988

Herberth Feigl
Austrian-American philosopher of science who made significant contributions to logical positivism and the philosophy of mind.
Birl Lowry
Birl Lowry was an American professional baseball player who played in the Major League Baseball during the 1940s and 1950s.
Herbert Feigl
Austrian philosopher from the vienna circle (b. 1902)

1987

Rashid Karami
Lebanese lawyer and politician, 32nd prime minister of lebanon (b. 1921)
Errol W Barrow
At 67, the prime minister of barbados (1961-1976) dies.
Rashid Karami Lebanon
At 65, the ten-time prime minister for lebanon dies.

1986

Emery Blagdon
American outsider artist known for his intricate wire sculptures.
Jo Gartner
Austrian race car driver (d. 1986)

1985

Richard Greene
Plymouth, england -- actor (adventures of robin hood).

1983

Anna Seghers
German politician and author (d. 1983).
Prince Charles
Count of flanders (b. 1903)
Charles Tham
Of saxon-coburg–gotha, countess of flanders / prince

1982

Pura Belpré
Pura Belpré was a pioneering Puerto Rican librarian, author, and storyteller who played a crucial role in promoting Puerto Rican culture and literature in the United States.
Hendrik Algra
Dutch mp (arp). newspaper publisher

1981

Henning Koppel
Danish designer known for his work in jewelry and silverware.
Arnel Renié
French painter known for his colorful and imaginative works.
Carl Vinson
American lawyer and politician (b. 1883)
Carl Vinson
American politician and judge (d. 1981).
Naim Chadir
Plo representative in brussels, murdered

1980

Lillah Dobie
Lillah Dobie was a Scottish playwright who wrote several plays for the stage.
Hayward Keniston
Renowned literary critic and professor at Harvard University.
Arthur Nielsen
American businessman, founded the acnielsen company (b. 1897)
Rube Marquard
American baseball manager and player (d. 1980).
[Richard] Rube Marquard
At 90, a us baseball pitcher dies

1979 - 1970

Famous deaths on June 1st for the celebrities who died in the years 1979 - 1970

1979

Miniya Shabazz
American civil rights activist and daughter of Malcolm X.
Werner Forssmann
German physician and academic, nobel prize laureate (b. 1904)
Janice Holt Giles
American author best known for her historical fiction novels.
Aram Chatschaturjan
Soviet computer scientist known for his work in computer architecture and programming languages.
Werner Forssmann
German doctor, winner of the nobel prize in physiology or medicine. (born 1904)

Jack Mulhall

Actor (buck rogers held for ransom), is killed at 91

1978

Belton Pierce
Belton Pierce served as a member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Alabama.

1976

Calder Marshall
British novelist and playwright.
Pieter Balledux
Actor, stage manager/ resistance fighter, died at 89

1975

Steve Prefontaine
American track legend and extraordinary athlete. he was the fastest american ever to race in the 1970s. he set many new track records, but he was defeated in the 1972 olympics. he was the first to sign a nike contract, making nike a household name.
Earlee Cabell
Earlee Cabell was an American politician who served as a member of the United States House of Representatives from Texas.

1974

Floyed Bennett
Renowned novelist known for his captivating storytelling.
Nowell Dunne
Nowell Dunne was an Australian cricketer who played Test cricket for Australia.

1973

Mary Kornman
Actress (desert trail swing it professor), is killed at 57
Harvey S Firestone Jr
Us tire manufacturer dies at 75
Walter Greaza
Actor (leonard martin kane, treasury men), is killed at 76

1971

Hilding Eek
Swedish politician who served as a member of the Riksdag from 1937 to 1958.
Reinhold Niebuhr
American theologian, ethicist and public intellectual. he was also commentator on politics and a professor at union theological seminary for over 30 years. he is the brother of h. richard niebuhr (a prominent theological ethicist), and was awarded the presidential medal of freedom. his most important books include moral man and immoral society and the nature and destiny of man. …

1970

Burris Swanson
Burris Swanson was a prolific American playwright known for his insightful social commentaries.
G Ungaretti
Writer dies at 82

1969 - 1960

Famous deaths on June 1st for the celebrities who died in the years 1969 - 1960

1969

Theodoro Moscoso
Theodoro Moscoso was a Puerto Rican politician who served as the first Secretary of Commerce of Puerto Rico.
Ivar Ballangrud
Norwegian speed skater (d. 1969)

1968

Avea Keller
Avea Keller was an American author, political activist, and lecturer who was a prominent figure in the women's suffrage movement.
Hellena Keller
Hellena Keller was an American author and political activist who overcame her disabilities to become a renowned public speaker and writer.
Amarys Keller
American biologist known for her research on the genetics and evolution of plants.
Evellyn Keller
Evellyn Keller was a pioneering biologist who made significant contributions to the field of genetics and the study of heredity.
Mayzee Keller
Deaf and blind American author, political activist, and lecturer who was the first deaf-blind person to earn a Bachelor of Arts degree.

Elzina Keller

Elzina Keller was a pioneering American mathematician who made significant contributions to the field of topology.

Embrie Keller

Embrie Keller was a pioneering American biologist who made important discoveries in the field of genetics and cell biology.

Arilla Keller

Arilla Keller was an American activist who advocated for the rights of people with disabilities.

Helen Keller

American educator, lecturer, author and lecturer for the blind and deaf. at 19 months old, she was struck with brain fever. her sight and hearing were destroyed and she became unruly and animalistic. she was then classified as an idiot. anne sullivan was a boston teacher who anne keller's parents hired at seven years old. anne sullivan had herself been …

André Laurendeau

Canadian journalist, playwright, and politician (d. 1968)

Andre Laurendeau

French canadian journalist, writer and politician (born in 1912).

[Johan] Erik Lindegren

Swedish poet / interpreter dies at 57

1967

Diamond Lil
Diamond Lil is a renowned journalist known for her investigative reporting.
Burris Jenkins
Burris Jenkins was an American football player who played in the early 20th century.

1966

Papa Jack Laine
American drummer and bandleader (b. 1873)
Papa Jack Laine
American musician (born 1873)

1965

Einer Foss
Einer Foss was a Norwegian politician who served as the Minister of Agriculture from 1935 to 1945.
Anastasio Zegers
Anastasio Zegers was a Chilean painter known for his landscape and portrait paintings.
Curly Lambeau
American football player and coach, founded the green bay packers (b. 1898)
Earl ''Curly'' Lambeau
American football coach (born 1898).

1964

Tranquilino Quevedo
Tranquilino Quevedo was a Filipino politician who served as a member of the Philippine House of Representatives.
Herndon Inge
Herndon Inge was an American politician who served as a U.S. Representative from Alabama.
Esten Hurley
Esten Hurley was an American football player who played as a halfback in the National Football League.
Merric Corson
Merric Corson was an American professional baseball player who played in the Major League Baseball as an outfielder.
Roscoe Pound
Roscoe Pound was a renowned legal scholar known for his contributions to jurisprudence.

Rutkowski Bronislaw

Composer dies at 66

1963

Alanson Wilcox
Alanson Wilcox was an American inventor who is best known for his contributions to the development of the electric typewriter.
Breyer Claflin
Breyer Claflin was an American football player who played as a halfback in the early 20th century.
Natalio Pedemonte
Natalio Pedemonte was an Argentine politician who served as the Governor of Mendoza Province.
Lewanda Wilcox
Lewanda Wilcox was an American educator who founded the Lewanda School for Girls in New York City.
Hurst A. F.
Hurst A. F. was a renowned painter known for his vibrant and expressive artworks.

Walter Lee

Australian politician, 24th premier of tasmania (b. 1874)

1962

Adolph Eichmann
Key architect of the Holocaust, responsible for organizing the deportation of Jews to extermination camps.
Adolf Eichmann
Key architect of the Holocaust, responsible for organizing the deportation of Jews to extermination camps.

1961

Mirtie Duffy
Mirtie Duffy was an American track and field athlete who excelled in sprinting events.
Belford Vinson
Belford Vinson was a respected politician who served in various government positions during his career.

1960

Seager
Seager was an American poet known for his lyrical works.
Lester Patrick
Lester Patrick was a legendary ice hockey player and coach, best known for his contributions to the development of the sport in North America.
Paula Hitler
Paula hitler was adolf hitler's sister. her nicknames include "paula hiedler", paula wolf," and "paula wolff." she was the daughter of adolf hitler's third wife klara. paula hitler died 1 june 1960 in berchtesgaden.
Lester Patrick
Canadian hockey player. his two-year-old brother and he were avid hockey players in the early days of canadian hockey. both brothers played for major hockey teams. frank was captain of the mcgill university team by 1906, while lester played for montreal wanderers.

1959 - 1950

Famous deaths on June 1st for the celebrities who died in the years 1959 - 1950

1959

Sax Rohmer
English-american author (d. 1959)

1958

Alben Bates
Alben Bates was an American professional baseball player who played in the Major League Baseball (MLB) during the early 20th century.
Gardiner Houlgate
Gardiner Houlgate was an English cricketer who played first-class cricket for Gloucestershire County Cricket Club.

1957

Dois Dewar
Dois Dewar was a Scottish rugby union player who played as a fly-half and is considered one of the greatest players in the history of Scottish rugby.
Michoel Ber Weissmandel
A Slovak rabbi who helped rescue thousands of Jews during the Holocaust.

1956

Vicente Trueba
Vicente Trueba was a Spanish cyclist who competed in the Tour de France and other major cycling events.
Hersel Bates
Hersel Bates was an acclaimed American poet known for his lyrical and introspective works that explored themes of nature and the human experience.
Gabriele Benelli
An Italian poet known for his lyrical and introspective works.

1955

F Melius Christiansen
Composer dies at 84
Kathleen
Duchess of newcastle, british duchess (born 1872)

1954

Alcée Lamar Fortier
Alcée Lamar Fortier was a Louisiana-born poet and playwright who wrote extensively about the state's cultural diversity.
Lawton S. Parker
Noted sculptor famous for his public monuments and statues.
Martin Andersen Nexø
Danish-german journalist and author (b. 1869)
Martin Andersen Nex?
Danish writer (born 1869).

1953

Emanuel Vidović
Croatian painter and illustrator (b. 1870)

1952

Thelmer Sutton
Thelmer Sutton was an American politician who served as a member of the United States House of Representatives from Arkansas.
Vincenzo Capone
The youngest brother of Al Capone and a member of the Chicago Outfit.
Prescott Reeves
American painter known for his landscapes and seascapes.
John Dewey
American psychologist and philosopher (b. 1859)
John Dewey
American philosopher and educator; influential thinker. he is the author of "democracy and education" (1916) and "experience and education" (1938), among others.

1951

Rafael Altamira Crevea
Spanish historian/lawyer, dies at 85

1950

Minor Myers
Successful businessman known for his philanthropy.

1949 - 1940

Famous deaths on June 1st for the celebrities who died in the years 1949 - 1940

1948

Alex Gard
Russian-born caricaturist (born 1900)
Sonny Boy Williamson I
American musician (born 1914)

1946

Ion Antonescu
Ion Antonescu was a Romanian military officer and politician who served as the Prime Minister and Conducător (Leader) of Romania during World War II.
Ion Antonescu
Romanian politician and field marshal, 43rd prime minster of romania (d. 1946).

1945

Alwin
Alwin Schronen was a German composer known for his orchestral works.

1943

Leslie Howard
British actor, whose films include "major barbara," the scarlet pimpernel and "gone with the wind."
Greenley Thomas
Greenley Thomas was a prolific inventor who held numerous patents, including for improvements to the telephone and early radio technology.
Leslie Howard
Leslie howard was a british actor known for his roles in films such as 'gone with the wind' and 'the petrified forest'.
Wilfrid Israel
English-german businessman and philanthropist (b. 1899)
Wilfrid B Israel
Jewish activist

1942

Ernest Pingoud
Composer dies at 53
Vladislav Vancura
Czech resistance fighter / czech physician, executed at 50

1941

Hugh Walpole
British novelist known for his series of novels set in the fictional cathedral town of Polchester.
Hans Berger
German neurologist and academic (b. 1873)
Hans Berger
German neurologist and academic (d. 1941).
Hugh S Walpole
British writer (killer & the slain).

1939 - 1930

Famous deaths on June 1st for the celebrities who died in the years 1939 - 1930

1938

Ödön von Horváth
Hungarian-german author and playwright (d. 1938)

1936

Wilho Lampi
Wilho Lampi was a Finnish painter known for his landscape and portrait paintings.

1935

Arthur Arz von Straußenburg
Romanian-hungarian general (d. 1857)
Arthur Arz von Straussenburg
Austro-hungarian colonel general (d. 1857)
Alberto Cametti
Composer dies at 64

1934

Malvin Gray Johnson
Malvin Gray Johnson was an African-American painter known for his vibrant and expressive works.
Sir Alfred Rawlinson
3rd baronet, english colonel and polo player (b. 1867)

1932

Mordecai Marcus
American poet associated with modernist literature.

1929 - 1920

Famous deaths on June 1st for the celebrities who died in the years 1929 - 1920

1927

Lizzie Borden
Lizzie Borden was an American journalist and writer who gained notoriety for her alleged involvement in the 1892 murders of her father and stepmother.
J. B. Bury
Irish historian, philologist, and scholar (b. 1861)
J B Bury
Irish historian (born in 1861)

1926

Vasily Mikhaylovich Metallov
Composer dies at 64

1925

Thomas R. Marshall
American politician, 28th vice president of the united states (b. 1854)

1919 - 1910

Famous deaths on June 1st for the celebrities who died in the years 1919 - 1910

1919

Hedwig Dohm
German feminist and author. she was one of the first to recognize that gender roles are a result socialization, not biological determinism. she was the daughter of jewish parents and was born in berlin. she married friedrich wilhelm ernst dohm, an actor and editor. they had 5 children.
Hedwig Dohm
German feminist and author known for her advocacy for women's rights.

1918

Kazimir Severinovich
Russian composer known for his orchestral and chamber music compositions.
Jaroslav Novotny
Composer dies at 32
Friedrich Richard Faltin
Composer dies at 83

1912

Daniel Burnham
American architect of note. he was the first city planner to design the skyscraper. he and his partner helped rebuild chicago after the 1871 fire.