Famous people and celebrities who died in June 2007

This page is dedicated to commemorating the celebrities and famous people who passed away in June 2007. 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 Huang Ju
Chinese engineer and politician, 1st vice premier of the people's republic of china (b. 1938)
June 4 Freddie Scott
American soul and R&B singer-songwriter known for his emotive performances and musical contributions during the 1960s and 1970s.
June 4 Craig L. Thomas
United States Senator from Wyoming who served from 1995 to 2007, representing the Republican Party and playing a significant role in national politics.
June 4 Bill France Jr.
Key figure in NASCAR's development, who succeeded his father and helped transform stock car racing into a major American sport.
June 4 Jim Clark
American segregationist and sheriff known for his controversial role during the civil rights era.
June 11 Imre Friedmann
American biologist and academic (b. 1921)
June 14 Kurt Waldheim
Kurt Waldheim was an Austrian diplomat and politician who served as UN Secretary-General from 1972-1981 and President of Austria from 1986-1992. His career was controversial due to his military service during World War II, which later revealed potential involvement in Nazi activities.
June 14 Robin Olds
A legendary American fighter pilot who distinguished himself in World War II and Vietnam War, becoming an iconic military aviator.
June 14 Ruth Graham
Chinese-american author, poet, and painter (b. 1920)
June 15 Sherri Martel
Sherri Martel was an influential American professional wrestler and valet who made significant contributions to women's wrestling during her career.
June 16 Mikhail Kononov
Soviet actor (born 1940)
June 17 Gianfranco Ferrè
Renowned Italian fashion designer known as the 'architect of fashion', celebrated for his innovative and architectural design approach.
June 18 Bernard Manning
English comedian and actor (b. 1930)
June 19 Antonio Aguilar
Renowned Mexican actor, screenwriter, and producer who significantly influenced Mexican music and cinema during the mid-20th century.
June 19 Ze'ev Schiff
Ze'ev Schiff was a prominent Israeli military historian and journalist known for his insightful analysis of Middle Eastern geopolitics. He worked for Ha'aretz newspaper and was considered an authoritative voice on Israeli defense and security matters.
June 19 Alberto Mijangos
Mexican-american painter and educator (b. 1925)
June 21 Bob Evans
Successful American entrepreneur who founded Bob Evans Restaurants, a popular Midwestern restaurant chain known for its farm-fresh food and breakfast offerings. His business became a significant player in the American restaurant industry.
June 22 Erik Parlevliet
Dutch field hockey player (b. 1964)
June 23 Rod Beck
Professional baseball pitcher who played for the San Francisco Giants, known for his distinctive pitching style and career in Major League Baseball.
June 24 Chris Benoit
Controversial Canadian professional wrestler known for his tragic and violent death that shocked the wrestling world. He was a highly skilled wrestler who tragically killed his wife and son before taking his own life.
June 25 Jeeva
Indian director, cinematographer, and screenwriter (b. 1963)
June 26 Liz Claiborne
Belgian-American fashion designer who founded Liz Claiborne Inc., a major fashion and apparel company that revolutionized women's professional clothing.
June 26 Joey Sadler
New zealand rugby player (b. 1914)
June 27 William Hutt
Canadian actor (b. 1920)
June 28 Eugene B. Fluckey
Eugene B. Fluckey was a distinguished American naval submarine commander during World War II, awarded the Medal of Honor for extraordinary heroism and tactical brilliance in combat.
June 28 Kiichi Miyazawa
Prominent Japanese politician who served as the 78th Prime Minister of Japan from 1991 to 1993, with a significant career in law and government.
June 29 Edward Yang
Renowned Taiwanese-American filmmaker and screenwriter, known for his significant contributions to New Taiwanese Cinema.
June 29 Fred Saberhagen
Renowned science fiction author known for the 'Book of Swords' series and influential works in speculative fiction.
June 29 Joel Siegel
Respected American television personality and entertainment critic who worked as an editor at KABC News in New York. He was known for his film reviews and media commentary.