Famous people and celebrities who died in June 2006

This page is dedicated to commemorating the celebrities and famous people who passed away in June 2006. 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 2 Keith Smith
English rugby player and coach (b. 1952)
June 3 Johnny Grande
Original accordion/piano/keyboard player for Bill Haley's Comets, a pioneering rock and roll band of the 1950s.
June 5 Frederick Franck
Dutch-american painter, sculptor, and author (b. 1909)
June 6 Billy Preston
American singer-songwriter, pianist, and actor (b. 1946)
June 7 Abu Musab al-Zarqawi
Jordanian-born terrorist and leader of Al-Qaeda in Iraq, known for his brutal tactics during the Iraq War and responsible for numerous violent attacks against coalition forces and civilians.
June 8 Jaxon
American underground comic book illustrator and publisher who co-founded the influential Rip Off Press, a significant platform for underground comix in the 1960s and 1970s.
June 8 Matta El Meskeen
Egyptian monk, theologian, and author (b. 1919)
June 11 Bruce Shand
Bruce Shand was a British Army officer and the father of Camilla, Queen Consort of the United Kingdom. He played a significant role in the British aristocratic society of the mid-20th century.
June 11 Neroli Fairhall
New zealand archer (born 1944).
June 12 Gyorgy Ligeti
Renowned Hungarian composer of contemporary classical music, known for his innovative and avant-garde compositional techniques that significantly influenced 20th-century music.
June 12 Kenneth Thomson
Canadian businessman and art collector who served as the 2nd Baron Thomson. He was a prominent figure in Canadian media and business circles.
June 12 Nicky Barr
Australian World War II fighter pilot and rugby player who served with distinction in the Royal Australian Air Force and played rugby at a high level.
June 13 Charles Haughey
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June 14 Jean Roba
Belgian comic book illustrator known for his work in the Franco-Belgian comic tradition, particularly famous for the comic series 'Le Petit Spirou'.
June 15 Raymond Devos
Raymond Devos was a legendary Belgian-French comedian known for his surreal humor, wordplay, and poetic comedy. He was a master of linguistic comedy who influenced generations of comedians with his unique style of performance.
June 15 Herb Pearson
New zealand cricketer (born in 1910).
June 17 Bussunda
Brazilian comedian (b. 1962)
June 18 Vincent Sherman
Vincent Sherman was a prominent American film director, screenwriter, and actor who had a long and successful career in Hollywood during the mid-20th century.
June 18 Joseph Zobel
Martinique-french author (b. 1915)
June 21 Jared C. Monti
American sergeant, medal of honor recipient (b. 1975)
June 23 Aaron Spelling
Legendary television producer who created numerous iconic TV series like 'Dynasty', 'Charlie's Angels', and 'Beverly Hills, 90210'. He was one of the most successful and prolific producers in television history.
June 25 Jaap Penraat
Dutch-american humanitarian (b. 1918)
June 26 Tommy Wonder
Dutch magician (b. 1953)
June 27 Ángel Maturino Reséndiz
Mexican serial killer (b. 1960)
June 28 George Unwin
British wwii fighter ace (born 1913).
June 28 Jim Baen
American science fiction editor and publisher (born 1943).
June 29 Lloyd Richards
Influential Canadian-American theatre director and actor who made significant contributions to African American theatre and Broadway.
June 29 Fabián Bielinsky
Argentinian director and screenwriter (b. 1959)
June 29 Randy Walker
American football player and coach (b. 1954)