Famous people and celebrities who died in June 1998

This page is dedicated to commemorating the celebrities and famous people who passed away in June 1998. 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 5 Jeanette Nolan
Jeanette Nolan was a prolific American character actress who appeared in over 100 films and television shows, including notable roles in 'The Twilight Zone' and 'Psycho'. She was also a talented voice actress with a career spanning several decades.
June 5 Sam Yorty
Sam Yorty was an influential American politician who served as the mayor of Los Angeles from 1961 to 1973, with a significant career in state politics and law.
June 8 Maria Reiche
German mathematician and archaeologist who dedicated her life to studying and preserving the Nazca Lines in Peru, becoming a renowned expert in this field.
June 8 Sani Abacha
Nigerian general and politician, 10th president of nigeria (b. 1943)
June 9 Lois Mailou Jones
Pioneering African-American artist who significantly influenced 20th-century art and design, known for her vibrant paintings exploring African and Caribbean themes.
June 10 Hammond Innes
Prolific British adventure novelist and journalist who wrote numerous acclaimed works of fiction and non-fiction, known for his maritime and travel-themed narratives.
June 11 Catherine Cookson
Catherine Cookson was a prolific and beloved British novelist who wrote over 100 books, primarily historical fiction set in the industrial landscape of North East England. Her works often explored themes of social class, hardship, and resilience, making her one of the most popular authors of her time.
June 12 Leo Buscaglia
Leo Buscaglia was an American author and motivational speaker known for his books on love and human relationships.
June 13 Reg Smythe
Creator of the iconic comic strip 'Andy Capp', which became internationally recognized for its humorous portrayal of working-class British life.
June 13 Lucio Costa
Influential Brazilian urban planner and architect who was the primary designer of Brasília, Brazil's modernist capital city. His innovative urban design revolutionized city planning in the mid-20th century.
June 13 Alfred Gerrard
English sculptor and academic (b. 1899)
June 18 Felix Knight
American actor and tenor (b. 1908)
June 21 Elvi Hale
American actress known for her work in mid-20th century film and television, with a notable career spanning several decades.
June 21 Al Campanis
American baseball player and manager (b. 1916)
June 21 Anastasio Ballestrero
Italian cardinal (b. 1913)
June 23 Maureen O'Sullivan
Maureen O'Sullivan was a prominent Irish-American actress famous for her iconic role as Jane in the classic Tarzan film series, appearing alongside Johnny Weissmuller in multiple movies during the 1930s and 1940s.
June 25 Lounes Matoub
Algerian berber kabyle singer (born 1956)
June 26 Hacı Sabancı
Turkish businessman and philanthropist (b. 1935)
June 27 Gilles Rocheleau
Canadian politician and businessman
June 29 Horst Jankowski
Horst Jankowski was a renowned German jazz pianist and composer known for his distinctive musical style and contributions to the mid-20th century jazz scene.