Famous people and celebrities who died in June 1941

This page is dedicated to commemorating the celebrities and famous people who passed away in June 1941. This month marked the loss of influential and beloved figures whose contributions spanned various fields and touched many lives. Explore our detailed list to remember and celebrate their enduring legacies and the remarkable impact they had on the world

• June 1 Ernst B Chain

  Renowned German-British biochemist who played a crucial role in the development of penicillin. He was awarded the Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine in 1945 for his groundbreaking work.

• June 1 Hugh Walpole

  British novelist known for his series of novels set in the fictional cathedral town of Polchester.

• June 1 Hans Berger

  German neurologist and academic (b. 1873)

• June 2 Lou Gehrig

  Legendary New York Yankees first baseman who became an American sports icon, known for his incredible consecutive games streak and tragic early death from ALS, now known as Lou Gehrig's disease.

• June 4 Wilhelm II

  German emperor (b. 1859)

• June 4 Wilhelm II von Hohenzollern

  Emperor (germany, 1888-1918)

• June 6 Louis Chevrolet

  French-born swiss-born american race car driver, founder of chevrolet motor car company in 1911 and founder, in 1916, of frontenac motor corporation which manufactured racing parts for ford's model t.

• June 10 Marcus Garvey

  At 52, a us black leader (back to africa movement), is killed

• June 10 Herschel Mayall

  Actor (tale of 2 cities), dies in 78

• June 11 Daniel Carter Beard

  American author and illustrator, founded the boy scouts of america (b. 1850)

• June 14 Pieter J Kromsigt

  John knox, the publicist/theologist, dies at 74

• June 15 Evelyn Underhill

  Evelyn Underhill was an English writer and pacifist, best known for her works on mysticism and spirituality.

• June 15 Otfrid Foerster

  German neurologist and physician (b. 1873)

• June 16 Lodo of Hamel

  1. first dutch secret affiliate

• June 17 Johan Wagenaar

  Dutch composer (cyrano de bergerac), dies at 78

• June 17 Đorđe Bogić

  Protopresbyter of the serbian orthodox church, victim of genocide of serbs (b. 1911)

• June 19 C. V. Hartman

  Swiss botanist and anthropologist (b. 1862)

• June 19 Otto Hirsch

  German jurist and politician (b. 1885)

• June 20 Stephanie H Lapidoth-Swarth

  Author (lonely flowers

• June 29 Ignacy Jan Paderewski

  Polish composer and pianist (born in 1860).

• June 30 Yefim Fomin

  Belarusian politician (b. 1909)

• June 30 Aleksander Tõnisson

  Estonian general and politician, 5th estonian minister of war (b. 1875)