Famous people and celebrities who died in June 1994

This page is dedicated to commemorating the celebrities and famous people who passed away in June 1994. 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 Roger Wolcott Sperry

  At 89, physicist dies

• June 4 Massimo Troisi

  Renowned Italian film director and actor famous for 'Il Postino', a critically acclaimed movie. He made the film despite severe heart condition and passed away shortly after completing it, demonstrating extraordinary dedication to his art.

• June 4 Derek Leckenby

  British guitarist of the popular 1960s pop band Herman's Hermits. He was an integral part of the band's success during the British Invasion era.

• June 4 Earle Warren

  Accomplished American jazz musician known for his work with Count Basie, skilled in alto and bass saxophone and clarinet.

• June 5 Thomas Millar

  At 67, historian dies

• June 5 Ish Kabbible [Merwyn A Bogue]

  Cornetist (kay kyser) dies at 86

• June 6 Barry Sullivan

  Prominent American film actor known for his roles in Hollywood during the mid-20th century, particularly in film noir and western genres.

• June 6 Mark McManus

  Scottish actor renowned for his iconic role as Detective Chief Inspector Jim Taggart in the long-running ITV television series. His portrayal of the Glasgow detective became synonymous with Scottish crime drama during the late 20th century.

• June 7 Dennis Potter

  Renowned British playwright and television screenwriter who revolutionized the medium with innovative narrative techniques, most famously in 'The Singing Detective' and 'Pennies from Heaven'.

• June 9 Jan Tinbergen

  Jan Tinbergen was a renowned Dutch economist and physicist who made groundbreaking contributions to econometrics. He was awarded the Nobel Prize in Economics in 1969, becoming one of the first recipients of this prestigious award. Tinbergen is considered a pioneer in developing mathematical models for economic processes.

• June 11 Jack Hanna

  Renowned American zoologist, wildlife conservationist, and television personality who popularized animal education through numerous media appearances.

• June 12 Nicole Brown Simpson

  Nicole Brown Simpson was the ex-wife of NFL player O.J. Simpson, who was brutally murdered in 1994, sparking one of the most famous criminal trials in American history.

• June 12 Menachem Mendel Schneerson

  The seventh and last Rebbe of the Chabad-Lubavitch movement, a highly influential Jewish spiritual leader who significantly expanded the movement's global reach and impact during the 20th century.

• June 13 Nadia Gray

  French-Romanian actress known for her roles in European cinema, particularly in comedic and provocative films of the 1950s and 1960s.

• June 14 Marcel Mouloudji

  French actor and singer known for his significant contributions to French entertainment during the mid-20th century.

• June 14 Henry Mancini

  Legendary American film composer and conductor who created iconic movie soundtracks like 'Moon River' and won multiple Grammy and Oscar awards. He significantly influenced film music in the mid-20th century with memorable compositions for movies like 'Breakfast at Tiffany's' and 'The Pink Panther'.

• June 14 Michel Vitold

  Russian-French actor who appeared in notable films like 'Madame et le Mort', with a career spanning several decades.

• June 14 Simon Prior

  British automaker, died from injuries

• June 14 Mark Alexander Lees

  The 38-year-old rowing coach dies

• June 14 Marianne Kunvari

  Writer dies at 81

• June 15 Kristen Pfaff

  Bass guitarist for the alternative rock band Hole, known for her significant contribution to the album 'Live Through This' before her tragic early death.

• June 15 Manos Hatzidakis

  Renowned Greek composer who significantly influenced modern Greek music, particularly in the 'Antekhno' genre alongside Mikis Theodorakis.

• June 15 David Lawson

  Executed in nc (wanted execution displayed on donahue).

• June 21 William Wilson Morgan

  American astronomer and astrophysicist (b. 1906)

• June 21 Mark Robert Isfeld

  Combat engineer dies at 31

• June 25 Robert Millar

  Legendary Scottish professional road racing cyclist who made history by winning the King of the Mountains classification at the 1984 Tour de France. He was the first English-speaking rider to achieve this prestigious mountain classification, setting a significant milestone for British cycling.

• June 26 Jahanara Imam

  Writer and activist from bangladesh (born 1929).