Famous people and celebrities who died in June 1952

This page is dedicated to commemorating the celebrities and famous people who passed away in June 1952. 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 John Dewey
American psychologist and philosopher (b. 1859)
June 2 Naum Torbov
The central sofia market hall was designed by a bulgarian architect (d. 1952).
June 9 Adolf Busch
German-austrian violinist and composer (b. 1891)
June 12 Harry Lawson
Australian politician, 27th premier of victoria (b. 1875)
June 12 Michael von Faulhaber
Cardinal / archbishop de munich dies at 83
June 13 Max Pulver
Writer
June 15 Jakob Jud
Swiss linguist/etymologist dies at age 70
June 16 Andrew Lawson
Scottish-american geologist and academic (b. 1861)
June 17 Jack Parsons
Pioneering rocket scientist and occultist who co-founded Jet Propulsion Laboratory, known for his groundbreaking work in rocket propulsion and his controversial associations with Aleister Crowley and L. Ron Hubbard.
June 17 Alberto Williams
Argentine composer (etrerno reposo) dies at 89
June 18 Efim D Bogolyubov
Russian chess player dies at 63
June 19 Heinrich Schlusnus
German singer and operatic baritone. his voice was admired for its beautiful tone, which was admired in verdi roles. he studied in frankfurt, berlin and hamburg. his debut in "lohengrin" (1915) was in hamburg. he had also performed in chicago (1927-1928).
June 20 Luigi Fagioli
Italian race car driver (born 1898)
June 21 Wop May
Canadian pilot and captain (d. 1952).
June 21 Wilfrid R ''Wop'' May
Canadian aviation pioneer (born 1896).
June 24 Lodewijk Mortelmans
Composer dies at 84
June 27 Elmo Lincoln
American actor known for being the first actor to play Tarzan in silent films.
June 27 Max Dehn
German-american mathematician and academic (b. 1878)