Famous people and celebrities who died in June 1967

This page is dedicated to commemorating the celebrities and famous people who passed away in June 1967. 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 2 Benno Ohnesorg

  German student and activist (b. 1940)

• June 2 Zamah Cunningham

  Actress (menosha the magnificent), is killed at 74

• June 3 Arthur Ransome

  British author known for the 'Swallows and Amazons' series.

• June 3 Arthur W Tedder of Glenguin

  British air marshal (wwii), is killed at 76

• June 3 Gertrude "Mickey" MacFadden

  Entertainer dies at 67 from a heart attack

• June 4 Linda Eenpalu

  Estonian lawyer and politician (b. 1890)

• June 5 Harry Brown

  Australian public servant (b. 1878)

• June 5 Arthur Biram

  Israeli educator and philosopher, and recipient of the israel prize (born 1878).

• June 5 Edna Park Edwards

  Entertainer dies at 72

• June 6 Edward G Givens Jr

  At 47, a major usaf/astronaut is killed in a car accident

• June 7 Dorothy Parker

  American humorist, most well-known for her wit and irreverent style. she was already the most quoted american woman in her 20s. parker wrote short stories, plays and poems, as well as bitchy journalism.

• June 7 Pauline Brooks

  Actress (make a million), dies at 54 from cancer

• June 8 Elliot Griffis

  Composer dies at 74

• June 9 Stefan Boleslaw Poradowski

  Composer dies at 64

• June 10 Spencer Tracy

  Spencer Tracy was a legendary Hollywood actor known for his versatile performances and distinctive appearance. He won two consecutive Academy Awards and was considered one of the most respected actors of his era. Tracy starred in numerous classic films and had a notable partnership with Katharine Hepburn.

• June 11 Billy Wells

  Gong striker at rank films, died at 79

• June 14 Eddie Eagan

  American boxer and bobsledder (d. 1967).

• June 15 Tatu Kolehmainen

  Finnish runner (d. 1967)

• June 15 Edward Eagan

  Boxer (1920 olympics-gold medalist)/bobsledder (1932 olympics-gold medalist), dies aged 69

• June 16 Reginald Denny

  Reginald Denny was an English actor who appeared in many Hollywood films during the early 20th century.

• June 18 Beat Fehr

  Swiss racing driver (born 1942)

• June 18 Geki

  Italian race car driver (b. 1937)

• June 18 Giacomo ''Geki'' Russo

  Italian racing driver (born 1937).

• June 21 Theodore Sizer

  American professor of the history of art (b. 1892)

• June 26 Françoise Dorléac

  Talented French actress and sister of Catherine Deneuve, Françoise was a rising star who tragically died in a car accident at just 25 years old, leaving behind a legacy of over 20 film performances.

• June 27 Jaan Lattik

  Estonian pastor and politician, 9th minister of foreign affairs of estonia (b. 1878)

• June 29 Jayne Mansfield

  Iconic Hollywood actress and sex symbol of the 1950s and 1960s, known for her platinum blonde hair and comedic roles. She was a major star who tragically died in a car accident at the height of her career.

• June 29 Primo Carnera

  Primo Carnera was a legendary Italian professional boxer who became the world heavyweight champion in 1933, known for his extraordinary height and strength. He was one of the most famous boxers of his era and later transitioned into acting after his sports career.

• June 29 O M Graf

  Writer dies at 72