Famous people and celebrities who died in June 1999

This page is dedicated to commemorating the celebrities and famous people who passed away in June 1999. 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 Christopher Cockerell
British engineer who revolutionized transportation by inventing the hovercraft, a groundbreaking vehicle capable of traveling over land and water with minimal friction.
June 2 Junior Braithwaite
Jamaican musician (the wailers), (born 1949).
June 5 Mel Torme
Mel Tormé was a renowned American jazz singer, composer, and actor known as the 'Velvet Fog' for his smooth vocal style. He was a prolific musician who wrote over 250 songs and was celebrated for his exceptional vocal range and improvisational skills.
June 11 DeForest Kelley
DeForest Kelley was an iconic American actor best known for his memorable role as Dr. Leonard 'Bones' McCoy in the original Star Trek television series and subsequent films.
June 12 J. F. Powers
Acclaimed American novelist and short story writer known for his satirical and insightful works exploring religious and social themes.
June 15 Omer Côté
Canadian lawyer and politician (b. 1906)
June 16 Screaming Lord Sutch
English singer and activist (b. 1940)
June 20 Clifton Fadiman
Same as original record - television host of 'Information Please' and 'Quiz Kids' programs.
June 21 Kami
Japanese drummer (b. 1973)
June 27 Georgios Papadopoulos
Greek military officer who led a coup in 1967 and established a military dictatorship in Greece, ruling as a controversial authoritarian leader until 1974.
June 28 Vere Bird
First Prime Minister of Antigua and Barbuda who led the country to independence and served from 1981 to 1994. He was a key political figure in the Caribbean region's post-colonial era.
June 29 Karekin I
Syrian-armenian patriarch (b. 1950)