Famous people and celebrities who died in June 1995

This page is dedicated to commemorating the celebrities and famous people who passed away in June 1995. 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 9 Walter Landor

  English poet and writer.

• June 10 Masaya Hanai

  Businessamn dies at 82

• June 11 Rodel Naval

  Filipino singer and actor who was a prominent musical figure in the 1980s, known for his hit song 'Lumayo Ka Man Sa Akin' and significant contributions to Philippine entertainment.

• June 12 Arturo Benedetti Michelangeli

  Italian pianist and educator (d. 1995)

• June 12 Pierre Russell

  American basketball player (b. 1949)

• June 14 Roger Zelazny

  Acclaimed science fiction and fantasy writer who won multiple Hugo Awards, known for innovative works like 'Lord of Light' and the Amber Chronicles.

• June 14 Rory Gallagher

  Legendary Irish blues-rock guitarist renowned for his electrifying live performances and influential blues-rock style. He was a pivotal figure in the 1960s and 1970s rock scene, known for his exceptional guitar skills and passionate musicianship.

• June 14 Gesualdo Bufalino

  Acclaimed Italian novelist who gained literary recognition later in life, becoming an important voice in European literature. His works explored complex human emotions and societal dynamics.

• June 15 John Atanasoff

  Pioneering computer scientist who invented the Atanasoff-Berry Computer, a groundbreaking early electronic digital computer that significantly contributed to the development of modern computing technology.

• June 15 Charles Bennett

  English screenwriter and director (d. 1995).

• June 19 Peter Townsend

  British Royal Air Force officer and war hero who became famous for his controversial romantic relationship with Princess Margaret, Queen Elizabeth II's sister. His military career was distinguished, and his love story with the princess captured global public attention in the 1950s. Despite their mutual affection, their relationship was ultimately forbidden due to social and royal protocols.

• June 19 Al Hansen

  Influential avant-garde artist associated with the Fluxus movement, known for his experimental and conceptual art practices.

• June 20 Emil Cioran

  Emil Cioran was a prominent Romanian philosopher and writer known for his profound pessimistic and existentialist works, significantly influencing 20th-century philosophical thought. He wrote extensively in both Romanian and French, exploring themes of despair, nihilism, and human suffering.

• June 21 Tristan Jones

  Renowned Welsh author and sailor famous for his captivating sea adventure books, documenting extraordinary maritime experiences.

• June 21 Kenneth Henry Lowry Lamb

  Broadcaster dies at 71

• June 22 Yves Congar

  Prominent French Dominican friar, Catholic priest, and influential theologian who played a significant role in the Second Vatican Council and was made cardinal by Pope John Paul II in 1994.

• June 23 Jonas Salk

  Renowned American scientist who developed the groundbreaking polio vaccine in 1953, saving millions of lives. He was a humanitarian who prioritized public health over personal profit, famously refusing to patent his vaccine.

• June 23 Anatoli Tarasov

  Legendary Soviet ice hockey coach considered the father of Soviet hockey, who revolutionized the sport's strategy and training methods.

• June 23 Roger Grimsby

  Prominent American broadcast journalist and news anchor known for his distinctive style and long career in television news.

• June 24 John Richard Brinsley Norton

  At 71, landowner dies

• June 25 Warren E. Burger

  Warren E. Burger served as the 15th Chief Justice of the United States Supreme Court from 1969 to 1986, playing a significant role in shaping American jurisprudence during a pivotal period.

• June 25 Ernest Thomas Sinton Walton

  Nobel Prize laureate for their pioneer work on the transmutation of atomic nuclei by artificially accelerated atomic particles

• June 25 Ernest Walton

  PHY - Irish physicist and academic, nobel prize laureate (b. 1903)

• June 28 Petri Walli

  Finnish singer-songwriter, guitarist, and producer (b. 1969)

• June 29 Lana Turner

  Iconic Hollywood actress known as the 'Sweater Girl' who rose to fame during World War II and was nominated for an Oscar for her role in 'Peyton Place'.

• June 30 Gale Gordon

  Gale Gordon was a prominent American character actor best known for his comedic roles in classic television sitcoms, particularly as Mr. Mooney in 'The Lucy Show' and Mr. Barnsdahl in 'Here's Lucy', where he frequently co-starred with Lucille Ball.

• June 30 Phyllis Hyman

  Renowned R&B and jazz singer known for her powerful voice and emotional performances, who tragically died by suicide at age 45.

• June 30 Georgy Beregovoy

  Soviet cosmonaut and military pilot who flew on the Soyuz 3 mission, making significant contributions to the Soviet space program.