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 4 Vaclav Kaslik
Czech opera composer / conductor, died at 71
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 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.