Famous people and celebrities who died in June 1975

This page is dedicated to commemorating the celebrities and famous people who passed away in June 1975. 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 Steve Prefontaine

  Steve Prefontaine was an iconic American long-distance runner who revolutionized track and field in the 1970s. He was known for his aggressive racing style and became a cultural symbol of athletic determination. Despite not winning Olympic gold, he significantly influenced running culture and helped launch Nike's brand.

• June 2 Eisaku Sato

  Japanese politician who served as Prime Minister from 1964 to 1972 and was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in 1974 for his efforts in nuclear disarmament.

• June 3 Ozzie Nelson

  American actor and television pioneer best known for starring in the popular family sitcom 'The Adventures of Ozzie and Harriet' alongside his wife Harriet Nelson.

• June 4 Evelyn Brent

  Actress (nitwits. last command. spy train), is killed at 75

• June 5 Paul Keres

  Renowned Estonian chess grandmaster and theoretician, considered one of the greatest chess players of the mid-20th century. He was a candidate for the World Chess Championship multiple times and made significant contributions to chess theory and strategy.

• June 8 Murray Leinster

  Murray Leinster was an American writer of science fiction and alternate history.

• June 8 William F Jenkins

  Author (time tunnel, land of giants), is killed at 78

• June 9 David Frederick Barlow

  48 years old death of composer

• June 11 Floro Manuel Ugarte

  Composer dies at the age of 90

• June 14 Pablo Antonio

  Filipino modernist architect (born 1902)

• June 16 Don Robey

  Us gospel / impresario / producer, dies at 71

• June 17 James Phinney Baxter III

  American historian and academic (b. 1893)

• June 18 Hugo Bergmann

  Czech-born german and israeli jewish philosopher (born 1883).

• June 18 Faisal Ibn Mussed Abdul Aziz

  Saudi prince beheaded in riyadh shopping centre parking lot to kill his uncle, the king

• June 19 Sam Giancana

  American mob boss (b. 1908)

• June 20 Suzanne Comhaire-Sylvain

  Haitian anthropologist (b. 1898)

• June 20 Daniel Ayala Perez

  Composer dies at 68

• June 21 Heinz Lau

  Composer dies at 49

• June 24 Wendell Ladner

  Professional basketball player in the aba

• June 26 Josemaria Escriva

  Spanish Roman Catholic priest who founded Opus Dei, a personal prelature dedicated to spreading the message of finding holiness in everyday life and professional work. He was canonized as a saint by Pope John Paul II in 2002.

• June 27 G.I. Taylor

  English mathematician and physicist (b. 1886)

• June 28 Rod Serling

  Legendary television writer and host of 'The Twilight Zone', Rod Serling was a pioneering screenwriter who transformed television storytelling. A World War II veteran who made over 60 parachute jumps, he won six Emmy Awards and significantly influenced science fiction and anthology television formats.

• June 28 Serge Reding

  Belgian weightlifter and world champion who tragically died from cardiac arrest in the Philippines during an international event.

• June 28 Constantinos Apostolou Doxiadis

  Greek architect (b. 1913)

• June 29 Tim Buckley

  Tim Buckley was an influential American folk and rock musician known for his extraordinary vocal range and innovative musical style. He released several critically acclaimed albums during the late 1960s and early 1970s before his tragic early death at age 28. His musical legacy continues to inspire generations of musicians.

• June 29 Jerry Verno

  Actor (river of unrest and ourselves alone), is killed at 79