Famous people and celebrities who died in June 2000

This page is dedicated to commemorating the celebrities and famous people who passed away in June 2000. 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 Tito Puente

  American drummer, composer, and producer (b. 1923)

• June 2 Gerald James Whitrow

  English mathematician, cosmologist, and historian (b. 1912)

• June 2 Svyatoslav Fyodorov

  Russian ophthalmologist, academic, and politician (b. 1927)

• June 3 Merton Miller

  Merton Miller was a prominent American economist who won the Nobel Prize in Economics for his groundbreaking research on corporate finance and capital structure theory. His work significantly influenced modern financial economics and corporate financial strategies.

• June 8 Frédéric Dard

  Frédéric Dard was a prolific French novelist renowned for his crime fiction and provocative writing style.

• June 9 Jacob Lawrence

  A groundbreaking African-American artist who revolutionized visual storytelling through powerful narrative paintings depicting the African-American experience and historical struggles.

• June 10 Hafez al-Assad

  Powerful Syrian political and military leader who served as President of Syria from 1971 to 2000, known for his authoritarian rule and significant influence in Middle Eastern politics.

• June 12 Purushottam Laxman Deshpande

  Indian actor, director, and producer (b. 1919)

• June 12 P L Deshpande

  Marathi writer (born 1919)

• June 14 Attilio Bertolucci

  Attilio Bertolucci was a renowned Italian poet and writer who significantly contributed to 20th-century Italian literature. He was part of the neorealist movement and was known for his lyrical and introspective poetry. His works often explored themes of rural life and human emotions.

• June 15 Jules Roy

  French writer and intellectual who was a vocal critic of French colonialism, drawing from his experiences in the Royal Air Force during World War II and his Algerian background. He published numerous fiction and historical works, resigning from military service in 1953 to protest the Indochina War.

• June 17 Ismail Mahomed

  Prominent South African jurist who served as the 17th Chief Justice of South Africa, playing a significant role in the country's post-apartheid judicial transformation.

• June 18 Nancy Marchand

  Emmy Award-winning actress known for her roles in TV series Lou Grant and The Sopranos, where she played Tony Soprano's mother.

• June 21 Alan Hovhaness

  Alan Hovhaness was an influential American composer known for his innovative and spiritual musical compositions, particularly works like 'Lousadzak' that blended Eastern and Western musical traditions.

• June 23 Peter L Pond

  American activist and philanthropist (born 1983)

• June 23 Peter Dubovsky

  Slovak footballer (born 1972)

• June 24 David Tomlinson

  British actor best known for his iconic role in Disney's 'Mary Poppins', where he played Mr. Banks. He was a versatile performer in film and television during the mid-20th century.

• June 24 Rodrigo Bueno

  Argentine cuarteto singer who was a prominent figure in the Latin American music scene before his tragic death in 2000.

• June 27 Pierre Pflimlin

  Prominent French politician who served as Prime Minister during the critical transition of the Fourth French Republic in 1958. He was also the long-serving mayor of Strasbourg from 1959 to 1983.

• June 29 Vittorio Gassman

  Renowned Italian actor who was a prominent figure in post-war Italian cinema, winning the Best Actor prize at Cannes in 1975 for 'Scent of a Woman' and directing films from 1957.