Famous people and celebrities who died in June 1981

This page is dedicated to commemorating the celebrities and famous people who passed away in June 1981. 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 Carl Vinson

  American lawyer and politician (b. 1883)

• June 1 Naim Chadir

  Plo representative in brussels, murdered

• June 2 Rino Gaetano

  Iconic Italian singer-songwriter known for his satirical and politically charged music. His unique style and tragic early death made him a legendary figure in Italian music history.

• June 3 Carleton S. Coon

  American anthropologist and academic (b. 1904)

• June 4 Leslie Averill

  New zealand soldier and doctor (d. 1981).

• June 7 Kiril Kondrashin

  A prominent Russian conductor of the 20th century, Kondrashin was celebrated for his exceptional interpretations of Russian classical music and leadership of major orchestras like the Moscow Philharmonic.

• June 9 Russell Hayden

  Actor (hidden gold, apache chief, justice)

• June 9 Allen Ludden

  Allen Ludden was a popular American game show host best known for hosting 'Password' and being married to beloved actress Betty White. He was a prominent television personality during the 1960s and 1970s who significantly influenced game show entertainment.

• June 10 Russell "Lucky" Hayden

  Actor roy bean, an actor, dies at 68

• June 11 Eppo Doeve

  Dutch cartoonist/painter/graphic artist, dies at 73

• June 13 Olivério Pinto

  Brazilian zoologist and physician (b. 1896)

• June 16 Jule Charney

  Jule Charney was a pioneering meteorologist who revolutionized weather prediction through advanced numerical modeling techniques. He made significant contributions to understanding atmospheric dynamics and climate science. His work fundamentally transformed modern meteorological research and forecasting.

• June 16 Thomas Playford IV

  Australian politician, 33rd premier of south australia (b. 1896)

• June 16 Jule Gregory Charney

  American meteorologist (born 1917)

• June 17 Richard O'Connor

  Indian-english general (b. 1889)

• June 17 Zerna Sharp

  American educator and author (d. 1981).

• June 19 Anya Phillips

  Chinese-american band manager (b. 1955)

• June 19 Subhash Mukherjee

  Indian scientist and physician who created india's first, and the world's second, child using in-vitro fertilisation (b. 1931)

• June 21 Don Figlozzi

  American illustrator and animator (b. 1909)

• June 21 Gunnar Ek

  Composer, who dies at 81 years old

• June 22 Lola Lane

  Actress (zanzibar mystery ship, big fight, zanzibar)

• June 23 Zarah Leander

  Zarah Leander was a prominent Swedish actress and singer who achieved significant success in Germany during the 1930s and 1940s. She was a major star in European entertainment, particularly known for her work with UFA film studio and her powerful musical performances. Despite opportunities in the United States, she chose to remain in Europe with her family.

• June 25 Felipe Cossío del Pomar

  Peruvian painter and political activist (b. 1888)

• June 28 Terry Fox

  Canadian athlete and cancer research activist who ran across Canada with a prosthetic leg to raise awareness and funds for cancer research, becoming a national hero despite his terminal illness.

• June 28 Peter Paul Kreuder

  German composer dies at 75

• June 29 Russell Drysdale

  Renowned English-Australian painter known for his distinctive modernist style depicting the harsh Australian landscape and rural life. His works are significant in Australian art history and have been widely exhibited internationally.

• June 29 Mohammed Hussein Beheshti

  Iran ayatollah / politician, murdered