Famous people and celebrities who died in June 1989

This page is dedicated to commemorating the celebrities and famous people who passed away in June 1989. 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 3 Ayatullah Ruhollah Khomeini

  Ayatollah Ruhollah Khomeini was a prominent Iranian Shia Muslim religious and political leader who led the Iranian Revolution in 1979, overthrowing the Shah and establishing an Islamic Republic. He served as the Supreme Leader of Iran from 1979 until his death in 1989, fundamentally transforming Iran's political and social landscape.

• June 3 Ruhollah Khomeini

  Iranian religious leader and politician, 1st supreme leader of iran (b. 1900)

• June 3 John McCauley

  Hockey official (born 1945).

• June 4 Dik Browne

  Dik Browne was an acclaimed American cartoonist famous for creating the popular comic strips 'Hi and Lois' and 'Hagar the Horrible', which were widely syndicated and beloved by readers.

• June 7 Milton van Embricqs

  Suriname/norwegian publicist

• June 9 George Wells Beadle

  MED - American geneticist and academic, nobel prize laureate (b. 1903)

• June 9 Piet[er J] Lieftinck

  Dutch minister of finance (1945-52)

• June 9 W Schnurre

  Writer dies at 68

• June 10 Richard Quine

  Richard Quine was a prominent American film director, actor, and screenwriter known for his work in Hollywood during the 1950s and 1960s, particularly in comedy and musical genres.

• June 12 Lou Monte

  Italian-American singer known for novelty songs like 'Peppino the Italian Mouse', a popular comedic performer in the mid-20th century who blended humor and music.

• June 12 Peter Conrad Baden

  Composer dies at age 80

• June 13 Fran Allison

  Fran Allison was a pioneering American television personality best known for her work with the beloved puppet show 'Kukla, Fran and Ollie', which was groundbreaking in early television entertainment.

• June 14 Pete de Freitas

  Influential drummer and producer for the post-punk band Echo & the Bunnymen, known for his significant contribution to the alternative rock scene of the 1980s. Tragically died in a motorcycle accident in 1989.

• June 15 Victor French

  Victor French was an accomplished American actor and director best known for his role in the popular TV series 'Highway to Heaven'. He passed away in 1989 at the age of 54 from cancer.

• June 15 Ray McAnally

  Actor (my left foot empire state), is killed in dublin at the age of 63

• June 17 Stanley David Griggs

  At 59, an aircraft crashes killing astronaut (sts51-d).

• June 18 I. F. Stone

  Iconic American investigative journalist known for his independent newsletter and fearless criticism of government policies during the Cold War era.

• June 19 Hy Gardner

  Newspaper columnist dies at the age of 80.

• June 21 Simon van Collem

  Dutch journalist/tv host dies at age 70

• June 22 Lee Calhoun

  Hurdler (1956-60 olympics - gold medalist), is killed at 66

• June 22 Bengt Viktor Johansson

  Composer dies at 74

• June 24 Hibari Misora

  Legendary Japanese singer and actress who was a major cultural icon in post-war Japan, known for her powerful voice and emotional performances.

• June 26 Howard Charles Green

  Canadian lawyer and politician, 27th canadian minister of public works (b. 1895)

• June 27 A. J. Ayer

  A.J. Ayer was a renowned British philosopher known for his contributions to logical positivism and analytic philosophy, significantly influencing 20th-century philosophical thought.

• June 27 Jack Beutel

  Actor (the outlaw)

• June 28 Joris Ivens

  He was the greatest dutch documentary filmmaker ever. a cosmopolitan anarchist communist.

• June 29 Charan Singh

  Indian hockey player who led the national team to its historic first Olympic gold medal in 1928, marking a significant milestone in Indian sports history.