Famous people and celebrities who died in June 1992

This page is dedicated to commemorating the celebrities and famous people who passed away in June 1992. 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 Howard Ralston
Actor (pollyana)
June 2 Philip Dunne
Prominent Hollywood filmmaker who worked as a director, producer, and screenwriter during the Golden Age of cinema, known for significant contributions to film industry.
June 3 Robert Morley
Renowned British character actor known for comedic roles in classic films like 'The African Queen' and 'High Road to China', with a distinguished career spanning several decades.
June 3 William E Gaines
Publisher (mad magazine) dies at 70
June 4 Carl Stotz
American businessman, founded little league baseball (b. 1910)
June 5 Max Lerner
Max Lerner was a renowned American journalist, author, and intellectual who wrote extensively for the New York Post and was known for his insightful political and social commentary.
June 5 Laurence Naismith
Laurence Naismith was a distinguished British actor known for his roles in film and television, including the notable character of Judge Fulton in 'The Persuaders'.
June 7 Bill France
Founder of NASCAR and its first president, who was instrumental in establishing stock car racing as a major American motorsport.
June 7 Bob Sweeney
At 73, actor/director tom tyler dies from cancer
June 10 Zak Hernandez
American soldier (born 1970).
June 11 Scotty Sachs
Actor hanoi hilton dies from gunshot wounds on september 29, at 39
June 11 Marlene Hazlett
Entertainer dies from cancer
June 11 Marjorie Newell Robb
At 103, the oldest living survivor of titantic dies
June 12 Gerda Nicolson
Actress (next of kin clinic)
June 15 Eddie Lopat
Prominent American baseball player, coach, and manager who played for the New York Yankees during their legendary 1940s-1950s dynasty.
June 17 Dewey Balfa
Bayou fiddler dies at 65
June 18 Peter Allen
Acclaimed Australian singer-songwriter, pianist, and performer known for his flamboyant style and hit songs like 'I Go to Rio'. He was a significant figure in the entertainment industry during the 1970s and 1980s.
June 18 Mordecai Ardon
Polish-israeli painter and educator (b. 1896)
June 18 Kofoworola Abeni Pratt
The first black chief nursing officer of nigeria (b. 1910)
June 21 Li Xiannian
Chinese captain and politician, 3rd president of the people's republic of china (b. 1909)
June 22 M. F. K. Fisher
Prominent American food writer and culinary philosopher who revolutionized food writing by exploring cuisine as a complex cultural and emotional experience. She authored numerous influential books including 'The Art of Eating' and transformed how Americans thought about food and dining.
June 25 Jerome Brown
Professional NFL linebacker who played for the Philadelphia Eagles and tragically died in a car accident at a young age. Known for his exceptional defensive skills and impact on the team during the late 1980s and early 1990s.
June 26 Buddy Rogers
Charles 'Buddy' Rogers was a prominent American silent film actor and star of the groundbreaking film 'Wings', who later became known for his humanitarian work and marriage to legendary actress Mary Pickford.
June 26 Herman Rohde
Professional wrestler (born in 1921)
June 28 Mikhail Tal
Legendary Latvian chess grandmaster known as the 'Magician from Riga', who was World Chess Champion from 1960 to 1961 and renowned for his brilliant, sacrificial playing style.
June 28 Guy Nève
Belgian race car driver (d. 1992)
June 29 Pierre Billotte
French military officer and politician who played a significant role during the mid-20th century, serving in various military and governmental positions.
June 29 Mohammed Boudiaf
Prominent Algerian political leader who served as President of Algeria and was assassinated in 1992, playing a significant role in the country's post-independence political landscape.