Famous people and celebrities who died in June 1968

This page is dedicated to commemorating the celebrities and famous people who passed away in June 1968. 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 André Laurendeau

  Prominent Canadian journalist, playwright, and politician who played a significant role in Quebec's intellectual and political landscape during the mid-20th century.

• June 1 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 …

• June 1 [Johan] Erik Lindegren

  Swedish poet / interpreter dies at 57

• June 2 Andre Mathieu

  Quebec composer and pianist (born 1929).

• June 4 Dorothy Gish

  Actress from america-italian (d. 1968).

• June 4 Dorothy Gish [de Guiche]

  Actress, home sweet home, dies at age 70

• June 6 Robert F Kennedy

  Prominent American political figure who served as Attorney General and was a passionate advocate for civil rights, social justice, and was a key member of the Kennedy political dynasty.

• June 6 Robert F Kennedy (Senator-Democrat-New York)

  Los angeles, california, usa: 42 years old, gunshot wounds.

• June 7 Dan Duryea

  Dan Duryea was a prominent American film actor famous for his distinctive roles in film noir and western movies during the 1940s and 1950s, known for playing complex and often villainous characters.

• June 8 Elizabeth Enright

  Renowned American illustrator and children's book author who was active in the mid-20th century. Her work significantly contributed to children's literature and illustration.

• June 9 Bernard Cronin

  Australian journalist and author (born 1884).

• June 12 Herbert Read

  English poet and critic (b. 1893)

• June 12 Fidelio Friedrich Finke

  Composer dies at 76

• June 14 Salvatore Quasimodo

  Renowned Italian poet and Nobel Prize in Literature laureate (1959), known for his significant contributions to modern Italian poetry and post-war literary movements.

• June 14 Karl-Birger Blomdahl

  Swedish opera composer (aniara) dies at 51

• June 15 Wes Montgomery

  Influential jazz guitarist known for his unique thumb-picking technique and innovative improvisational style. He significantly impacted jazz guitar playing in the 1950s and 1960s.

• June 15 Sam Crawford

  American baseball player, coach, and umpire (b. 1880)

• June 15 Samuel Earl "Wahoo Sam" Crawford

  At 88, a baseball pitcher dies

• June 17 José Nasazzi

  José Nasazzi was a legendary Uruguayan footballer and national team captain, known for his exceptional defensive skills and leadership during the golden era of Uruguayan football in the 1920s and 1930s.

• June 19 James Joseph Sweeney

  American bishop (b. 1898)

• June 21 Constance Georgina Tardrew

  South african botanist (b. 1883)

• June 25 Tony Hancock

  Renowned British comedian and actor known for his groundbreaking comedy and influential radio and television performances in the 1950s and 1960s.

• June 29 Kitty Kelly

  Actress (ladies of jury behind office doors), dies in 66

• June 30 Ernst Marcus

  German zoologist (d. 1968)

• June 30 John Gough

  Actor (circus kid 2 for tonight) dies at 73