June 2nd famous deaths

List of celebrities and famous people who died on June 2nd

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2019 - 2010

Famous deaths on June 2nd for the celebrities who died in the years 2019 - 2010

2019

Kennedy Fraser
Kennedy Fraser was a renowned journalist known for her work at The New Yorker.
Chinmay Gharekhan
Noted poet known for his lyrical verses.

2018

Gabrien Wells
Influential playwright known for pushing the boundaries of traditional theater.
Daemien Wilde
Acclaimed playwright known for his thought-provoking dramas.
Heber Manning
Heber Manning was a prolific author known for his works in the mystery and thriller genres.

2017

Peter Sallis
Actor (taste the blood of dracula).
Trip Kimball
American author and screenwriter known for his work on the TV series 'The Twilight Zone.'

2015

Chevette Smith
Acclaimed artist known for vibrant and expressive paintings.
Irwin Rose
American biologist and academic, nobel prize laureate (b. 1926)
Irwin Rose
American biologist and nobel prize winner in academic science (d. 2015).
Fernando de Araújo
East timorese politician, president of east timor (b. 1963)

2014

Roiza Lifshitz
Roiza Lifshitz was a Soviet and Israeli physicist who made significant contributions to the field of quantum mechanics.
Alexander Shulgin
Alexander shulgin, an american chemist and russian descendant pharmacologist, was born in 1922. his decades-long research on the synthesizing of hallucinogens, particularly phenethylamines or tryptamines, is well-known. he was also involved with the discovery of mdma, now known as "ecstasy", which was introduced to psychologists in the late 1970s for use in talk therapy.
Sasha Shulgin
Known for his work in psychopharmacology and the discovery of new psychoactive compounds.
Nikolay Khrenkov
Russian bobsledder (b. 1984)
Ivica Brzić
Serbian footballer and manager (b. 1941)

2013

Mario Bernardi
Canadian conductor, who founded and directed the national arts center orchestra in ottawa, in 1969. he then began guest conducting for operas and symphony concerts around the world. he studied composition and piano in school and has played in europe, canada, and the u.s. he was an accomplished pianist and coach.
Mandawuy Yunupingu
Australian singer-songwriter/guitarist yothu yindi (d. 13)
Chen Xitong
Chinese politician, 8th mayor of beijing (b. 1930)

2012

Richard Dawson
Richard dawson was a british-american actor and comedian best known for hosting the game show family feud.
LeRoy Ellis
American basketball player (b. 1940)
Kathryn Joosten
American actress (b. 1939)
Adolfo Calero
Nicaraguan businessman and political activist (b. 1931)

2011

Stiven Segal
An American painter known for his abstract expressionist works.

2010

Dempsy Smith
Influential musician who left a lasting impact on the music industry.

2009 - 2000

Famous deaths on June 2nd for the celebrities who died in the years 2009 - 2000

2009

Deran Eddings
Deran Eddings was a renowned American fantasy author, best known for his Belgariad and Malloreon series.
Victor Matveev
Victor Matveev was a prominent computer scientist known for his work in computational complexity theory.
Tyrus Cobb
Tyrus Cobb was an American painter known for his abstract expressionist works.
David Eddings
American author (b. 1931)
David Eddings
United states -- sci-fi author (belgariad, malloreon)

2008

Veida Dehmlow
Renowned poet known for her introspective and emotional works.
Josehua Schwartz
Pioneering researcher in brain plasticity.
Mel Ferrer
Elberon, new jersey -- actor (longest day, eaten alive, 5th floor)
Bo Diddley
American singer-songwriter and guitarist (b. 1928)

2007

Kentarō Haneda
Japanese composer and pianist (d. 2007).
Huang Ju
Chinese engineer and politician, 1st vice premier of the people's republic of china (b. 1938)
Huang Ju
Chinese vice-premier (born 1938)
Kentaro Haneda
Japanese composer (born 1949).

2006

Franklin Stahl
Franklin Stahl was a geneticist known for his research on DNA replication and genetic recombination.
Eldred Nelson
Co-inventor of the Diffie-Hellman key exchange protocol.
Keith Smith
English rugby player and coach (b. 1952)
Vince Welnick
American keyboard player (grateful dead the tubes and missing man formation). (d. 2006).
Keith Smith
English rugby player (born 1952).

2005

Casten Sørensen
Casten Sørensen was a Danish physicist known for his contributions to the field of nuclear physics.
Melita Norwood
English spy and civil servant (d. 2005).
Samir Kassir
Lebanese teacher and journalist (born 1950).
Gunder Gundersen
Norwegian official and skier (born 1930).
Lucien Cliche
Canadian lawyer and politician (b. 1916)

Chloe Jones

Model and pornographic actress (born 1975).

2004

Elwood McQuaid
Elwood McQuaid was a respected journalist and editor.
Alfonse Chardy
Award-winning investigative journalist.
Elmore Patterson
Elmore Patterson was a prominent politician known for his contributions to civil rights movements.

2003

Julann
Pioneering author known for her innovative storytelling techniques.
Fred Blassie
American professional wrestler (born 1918).
Alma Ricard
Canadian broadcaster and philanthropist (b. 1906)
Freddie Blassie
American wrestler and manager (d. 2003)

2002

Milderd Drake
Noted astronomer who made significant discoveries in the field of astrophysics.
Francess Lear
Francess Lear was a successful businesswoman and philanthropist who co-founded the Lear Jet Corporation and was known for her charitable work.
Sharad Chandra Govindrao
Indian politician who was a prominent leader in the Indian National Congress party.
Flora Lewis
American journalist known for her coverage of international affairs and politics.
Hugo van Lawick
Dutch director and photographer (b. 1937)

2001

Krishna Raj Kapoor
An Indian film producer and the founder of the Raj Kapoor & Sons production company.
Imogene Coca
American comedian, winsome, small-eyed, rubber-faced and petite, she was a co-star on "your show of shows," the first tv-based comedy series. coca was awarded an emmy for her subtle humor on the show, which saw the comedy brilliance of the two shine in skits about everyday living.
Joey Maxim
American boxer joey maxim (a.k.a joey maxim) is a light-heavyweight champion. he turned pro in 1941. he won the american championship for his class in spring 1949. he won his first world championship in his class the following year by beating freddie mills in london on january 24, 1950. his second title was won by him on june 25, 1952, …
Imogen Coca
Imogen Coca was a renowned American actress known for her comedic roles on television and in films.
Frank Stagg
Baptist theologian (born 1911).

2000

Gerald James Whitrow
English mathematician, cosmologist, and historian (b. 1912)
John Schlee
American professional golfer who was a member of the pga tour during the 1960s and 70s.
Svyatoslav Fyodorov
Russian ophthalmologist, academic, and politician (b. 1927)
Svyatoslav Fyodorov
Russian ophthalmologist (born 1927).
Gerald Whitrow
British mathematician (born 1912)

1999 - 1990

Famous deaths on June 2nd for the celebrities who died in the years 1999 - 1990

1999

Hearl Atkins
Hearl Atkins was an American jazz pianist and composer known for his contributions to the bebop and hard bop genres.
Junior Braithwaite
Jamaican-american singer (d. 1999)
Junior Braithwaite
Jamaican musician (the wailers), (born 1949).

1998

Marsia Holzer
Renowned astronomer known for her work on galaxy clusters.
Elvis Stahr
Renowned biologist known for his work in conservation biology.

1997

Helen Jacobs
American tennis player and commander (d. 1997)
Doc Cheatham
American trumpet player and bandleader (mckinney’s cotton pickers). (d. 1997).

1996

Amos Tversky
Renowned psychologist known for his work in cognitive psychology and behavioral economics.
Ishmael Bernal
Renowned Filipino film director known for his contributions to Philippine cinema.
Leon Garfield
British writer of children's books and historical novels, including 'Smith' and 'The God Beneath the Sea.'
Ray Combs
American game show host (b. 1956)
John Alton
Hungarian-american cinematographer and director (b. 1901)

Leon Garield

Writer dies at 74

Peter Bird

Ocean rower dies at 49

John Alton

Austrian-american cinematographer and director (d. 1996).

1994

David Stove
Australian philosopher, author, and academic (b. 1927)

1993

Tahar Djaout
Algerian journalist, writer and poet (b. 1954)
Norton Simon
American entrepreneur who turned a bankrupt orange juice bottling plant into an international conglomerate worth billions of dollars. he was an entrepreneur, a patron and a art connoisseur who spent more that $100 million to build one of america's most important private art collections. the museum he named after him is his legacy. norton simon was a driven, brooding man …
Hermina Tyrlova
Hermina Tyrlova was a pioneering Czech animator who created several award-winning animated films.
Johnny Mize
American baseball player, coach, and sportscaster (d. 1993)
French JFM of Thiel
Chairman of the dutch 2nd chamber (1963-72), is killed at 86

1992

Philip Dunne
American director, producer, and screenwriter (b. 1908)
Phillip Dunne
American film director (born in 1908)
Philip Dunne
American producer, screenwriter and director (d. 1992).

1991

Henry Greene
American author and playwright recognized for his contributions to literature and drama.
Ahmed Arif
Turkish poet and author (d. 1991).

1990

Emmamae Ames
Renowned actress known for her roles in classic films.
Rex Harrison
British actor who is internationally recognized on film and stage. he has won an academy award and three tony awards. new york theater critics award, a golden globe award and order of merit of the italian public. over 40 movies and plays have featured him, including the iconic role of professor henry higgins from "my fair lady".
Robert Noyce
The intel corporation was co-founded by an american businessman and inventor.
Claire Weekes
Prominent psychologist known for her work on anxiety disorders.
Jack Gilford
Actor cracker jacks, dies at 82

Stiv Bators

American punk rock guitarist and vocalist. his bands the dead boys and the lords of the new church are his most prominent works.

Stuart Hall

An english television and radio presenter. in the 1960s and 1970s he presented news programs for bbc north west england. he was also known for presenting jeux sans frontia"res and it's a knockout. his later career was dominated by football reporting on bbc radio. his personality has been described by him as "eccentric", erudite and egotistical" which is a unique …

Frederick Mellinger

Fredericks of hollywood founder, who dies at the age of 76.

1989 - 1980

Famous deaths on June 2nd for the celebrities who died in the years 1989 - 1980

1989

Dionis Chevalley
Known for his work in algebraic number theory.
Ted a'Beckett
Australian cricketer and footballer (b. 1907)

1988

Raj Kapoor
Indian filmmaker, producer, and director of hindi cinema. he is also known as "the show man". he won two national film awards, nine filmfare awards in india and was a two-time nominee at the palme d'or grand prize at the cannes film festival for awaara (1951), and boot polish (1954). time magazine ranked his performance in awaara as one of …
Krishna Raj Kapoor
Legendary Indian actor and filmmaker who was a pioneer of Hindi cinema.
Horace A Hildreth (Governor-Maine
1945-1949), and dies at the age of 85.

1987

Algia Belton
Prominent civil rights activist who fought for equality.
Tonee Cade
Tonee Cade was an American poet and social activist who wrote about the African-American experience and the civil rights movement.
Anthony de Mello
Indian jesuit priest and psychotherapist (born in 1931).
Sammy Kaye
American bandleader and songwriter (b. 1910)
Georges Doriot
Georges Doriot was a pioneering venture capitalist known for founding the first publicly owned venture capital firm in the United States.

Andres Segovia

Renowned Spanish classical guitarist.

Andrés Segovia

Spanish guitarist (d. 1987)

Sammy Kaye

American saxophonist, songwriter, and bandleader (d. 1987).

Andres Segovia

Spanish guitarist (born 1893)

1986

Lister Mackenzie
Canadian politician who served as a Member of Parliament.
Aurel Joliat
Aurel Joliat was a Canadian ice hockey player known for his exceptional skills on the ice.
Aurèle Joliat
Canadian ice hockey referee and player (d. 1986).
Aurele Joliat
Canadian hockey player (born 1901)
Daniel Sternefeld
Belgian composer / conductor (elegie) dies at age 80

1984

Georgios Kasassoglou
Greek musician (born 1908)

1983

Stan Rogers
Canadian folk musician and songwriter (d.83)
Ray Stehr
Australian rugby league coach and player (d. 1983).

1982

Shah Abd al-Wahhab
Bangladeshi islamic scholar (b. 1894)
Fazal Ilahi Chaudhry
Pakistani lawyer and politician, 5th president of pakistan (d. 1982)

1981

Rino Gaetano
Italian singer-songwriter and musician. he is known for his humorous songs and sharp political commentary. his rough voice, his lyrics that conceal the sting in his songs and his social protest are what make him memorable. although he refused to take sides and was not willing to be labeled, his songs were full of thoughtful political commentary. he was a …
Almeda Ritter
American journalist and author who covered social issues and civil rights movements.

1980

Goldye Massey
Goldye Massey was an American track and field athlete who excelled in sprinting events.
Gladys Zimmerman
Gladys Zimmerman was a pioneering chemist who made significant contributions to the field of chemistry.

1979 - 1970

Famous deaths on June 2nd for the celebrities who died in the years 1979 - 1970

1979

Jim Hutton
Actor, ellen queen, dies from liver cancer at 45

1978

Santiago Bernabéu
Former Real Madrid player and president, instrumental in the club's success.
Santiago Bernabéu Yeste
Spanish footballer and coach (b. 1895)

1977

Stephen Boyd
Irish-born actor. he was a handsome, but not very strong, leading man who is best known for his roles as a historical hero in "the fall of the roman empire," 1964 and "the bible," 1966. his career high was in "ben-hur," in 1959. boyd was a star in "the oscar," 1966, and he also played in several b-grade foreign productions …
Arvilla Day
Arvilla Day was an American politician known for her contributions to local government.
Albert Bittlmayer
German footballer (d. 1977)
Albert Bittlmayer
German footballer (born 1952)
Forrest Lewis
Actor (great gildersleeve ichabod & me), is killed at 77

Henri D Gagnebin

Swiss composer / organist, dies at 91

1976

Kenneth Mason
English soldier and geographer (b. 1887)
Juan José Torres
Bolivian general and politician, 61st president of bolivia (b. 1920)
Juan Jose Torres
Former president of bolivia (born in 1920).
Bartoes [Albertus J Wijstma]
At 73, a comedian and cabaret performer dies.

1975

Eisaku Sato
Prime minister of japan (1964-71 nobel 1974), is killed at 74

1974

Hiroshi Kazato
Japanese race car driver (d. 1974)
Elliott Sullivan
Actor (sergeant), died at 66

1972

Fletcher Watson
Fletcher Watson was a British astronomer who made significant contributions to the study of galaxies.
Franz Philipp
Composer dies at 81

1971

Charles de Keukeleire
Belgian director (evil eye), dies at 66

1970

Bruce McLaren
New zealand-born race-car champion in canada and america 1967 and 1969; winner, 1959, of the first u.s. grand prix; winner, 1966 le mans 24-hours (with amon); winner, 1967 sebring 12-hours (with andretti).
Albert Lamorisse
French filmmaker, cinematographer, director, and producer. he was one of the most important moguls of his time with films like "crin blanc," le ballon rouge," and "le voyage en ballon".
Giuseppe Ungaretti
Italian modernist poet known for his sparse and evocative style.
Giuseppe Ungaretti
Italian modernist poet known for his sparse and evocative style.
Orhan Kemal
Turkish author (d. 1970).

Albert Lamorisse

French director, producer, and screenwriter (b. 1922)

Lucía Sánchez Saornil

Spanish anarchist feminist (b. 1895)

1969 - 1960

Famous deaths on June 2nd for the celebrities who died in the years 1969 - 1960

1969

Leo Gorcey
American actor (d. 1969).
Leo Gorcey
American actor (born 1917).

1968

Alekai Hemar
Renowned Polish poet and writer.
Waldron Sinclair
Waldron Sinclair was a prolific American playwright known for his socially conscious dramas.
Winfield Townley Scott
American author known for his novels and short stories.
André Mathieu
Canadian composer and pianist (d. 1968).
Andre Mathieu
Quebec composer and pianist (born 1929).

1967

Benno Ohnesorg
German student and activist (b. 1940)
Zamah Cunningham
Actress (menosha the magnificent), is killed at 74

1964

Orby Kelly
Irish aviator who made significant contributions to early aviation.

1962

Vita Sackville-West
English author and poet (b. 1892)
V Sackville-West
Writer dies at age 70
Vita Sackville-West
A gifted and complex british poet, novelist, as well as a world-renowned horticulturist. sackville was a member the famed bloomsbury group and wrote over 50 books of poetry, short stories and novels. later, she would write a weekly column about gardening for the observer. her son nigel nicolson published her diary "portrait of a marriage", shortly after her death. it …
Franc S Finzgar
Slovic writer (service girls).

1961

Yves Simon
French philosopher known for his contributions to ethics and political philosophy.
George S. Kaufman
American director, producer, and playwright (b. 1889)
George S Kaufman
American playwright (born in 1889).
Peter H "Paul" Huf
Actor/director (dutch comedy), dies at 70

1959 - 1950

Famous deaths on June 2nd for the celebrities who died in the years 1959 - 1950

1959

Hitoshi Ashida
Japanese politician who served as Prime Minister of Japan.
Lyda Borelli
Italian actress (b. 1884)

1956

Jean Hersholt
Actress (emma grand hotel, greed), is killed at 69

1952

Gratia Eliot
Pioneering astronomer known for her research on stellar evolution.
Naum Torbov
The central sofia market hall was designed by a bulgarian architect (d. 1952).

1951

John Erskine
American composer, author, pianist, and educator. from 1903-1909, he was an english professor at amherst college. columbia university followed in 1909-1937. during his tenure, he created general honors course. this course later became the foundation of the influential great books movement. his works include novel, criticism, essays, and more than 100 books. his most famous essay was the moral obligation …
Alain [Emile-Auguste Chartier]
French philosopher dies at 83

1950

Archibald Scott
Scottish geologist known for his contributions to the understanding of glacial geology.
Stanislas Bizot
French checker player, world champ 1925, dies at age 70

1949 - 1940

Famous deaths on June 2nd for the celebrities who died in the years 1949 - 1940

1949

Dynam-Victor Fumet
Composer dies at 82
Ernest Ford
Composer dies at 91

1948

Viktor Brack
German physician (born 1904)
Karl Gebhardt
German physician (d. 1948)
Karl Brandt
Adolf hitler's personal physician (born 1904)
Wolfram Sievers
German ss officer (born 1905)
Waldemar Hoven
German physician (born 1903)

1947

Casimir Zeglen
Polish inventor known for creating the first bulletproof vest.
John Gretton
1st baron gretton, english sailor and politician (b. 1867)
Hermann Darewsky
Composer dies at 64

1945

Ensleigh Cameron
Renowned astronomer known for his work on stellar evolution.

1942

Bunny Berigan
American musician, trumpeter and bandleader in the swing of 1930s. along with roy eldridge and louis armstrong, he may have been the most important white trumpet-player of all time. bunny was a gifted musician with a wonderful tone and a large range. he brought excitement to every gig he played. bunny's low notes are as memorable as his higher register, …

1941

Lou Gehrig
At 37 years old, the 1st baseman (new york yankee) dies in als at riverdale, new york
Lou Gehrig
American baseball player (b. 1903)

1940

Willem E Roelofs
Painter / cartoonist

1939 - 1930

Famous deaths on June 2nd for the celebrities who died in the years 1939 - 1930

1939

Harlow Brooks
Contributed to the understanding of sedimentary rocks and their formation.

1938

Nathanael Herreshoff
American yacht designer and naval architect who designed numerous successful racing and cruising yachts.

1937

Louis Vierne
French composer and organist (born 1870).

1934

Maikol Kraus
Austrian poet known for his lyrical works that captured the essence of human emotions.

1933

Frank Jarvis
American runner and triple jumper (b. 1878)

1932

Jp Dumont
French aviation pioneer who made significant contributions to the development of airships and fixed-wing aircraft.

1930

Azarius Sinclair
Azarius Sinclair was a Canadian essayist and social critic who wrote extensively on political and cultural issues.

1929 - 1920

Famous deaths on June 2nd for the celebrities who died in the years 1929 - 1920

1929

Enrique Gorostieta
Mexican general (b. 1889)

1927

Hüseyin Avni Lifij
Turkish painter (b. 1886)
Eduard GHH Cuypers
Architect (de hooge vuursche), dies at 67
Lizzie Borden
American homicide suspect in the brutal killings of her parents. their bodies were discovered hacked beyond recognition at fall river on 8/04/1892. lizzie was held in prison for almost a year before her trial. it lasted 13 days before she was acquitted on 6/20/1893. many of the evidence was unadmissible, and it was generally believed that lizzie was an upper-class, …
Freidrich Hegar
Composer dies at 85