Famous people and celebrities who died in June 2010

This page is dedicated to commemorating the celebrities and famous people who passed away in June 2010. 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 Andrei Voznesensky

  Prominent Russian poet, essayist, and novelist who was a key figure in the Soviet underground literary movement and a leading representative of the 'Thaw' generation of writers.

• June 1 Kazuo Ohno

  Kazuo Ohno was a pioneering Japanese dancer and choreographer who was a key figure in the Butoh dance movement, known for his avant-garde and deeply emotional performances that revolutionized modern dance.

• June 3 Rue McClanahan

  Emmy Award-winning actress best known for her iconic role as Blanche Devereaux in the beloved sitcom 'The Golden Girls'. She was a talented performer who brought humor and charm to television comedy in the 1980s.

• June 3 Vladimir Arnold

  Prominent mathematician who made significant contributions to dynamical systems theory and mathematical physics, recognized globally for his groundbreaking research.

• June 4 John Wooden

  Legendary UCLA basketball coach who won an unprecedented 10 national championships, revolutionizing college basketball coaching and becoming one of the most respected figures in sports history.

• June 7 Omar Rayo

  Colombian painter and sculptor. (born 1928)

• June 10 Basil Schott

  American archbishop (b. 1939)

• June 11 Zenani Mandela

  Daughter of Nelson and Winnie Mandela, she was a South African diplomat and activist who played a significant role in her family's political legacy.

• June 12 Al Williamson

  Prominent American comic book and commercial illustrator known for his distinctive artistic style.

• June 13 Jimmy Dean

  American singer and businessman, founded jimmy dean foods (b. 1928)

• June 16 Ronald Neame

  Renowned English-American filmmaker with a distinguished career in cinematography, screenwriting, and film production, known for his significant contributions to cinema.

• June 16 Maureen Forrester

  Renowned Canadian contralto who was a leading classical singer of her generation, celebrated for her exceptional vocal range and interpretations of baroque and romantic music.

• June 18 Jose Saramago

  Acclaimed Portuguese novelist and Nobel Prize in Literature winner, known for his unique narrative style and profound literary contributions.

• June 18 Okan Demiriş

  Turkish composer (b. 1942)

• June 19 Anthony Quinton

  Prominent British philosopher, academic, and writer who made significant contributions to metaphysics and epistemology. He served as president of Trinity College, Oxford, and was a respected intellectual figure.

• June 19 Manute Bol

  Manute Bol was an extraordinary NBA player from Sudan, standing 7'7" tall, who holds the record for most shots blocked per minute in league history and was known for his humanitarian efforts.

• June 20 Harry B. Whittington

  Harry B. Whittington was a renowned British palaeontologist who made significant contributions to the understanding of early animal evolution, particularly through his groundbreaking work on the Burgess Shale fossils.

• June 21 İlhan Selçuk

  Prominent Turkish journalist, author, and lawyer known for his critical and influential writing in Turkish media during the 20th century.

• June 21 Irwin Barker

  Canadian actor and screenwriter (b. 1956)

• June 25 Richard B. Sellars

  American businessman and philanthropist (b. 1915)

• June 25 Alan Plater

  English playwright and screenwriter (b. 1935)

• June 26 Algirdas Brazauskas

  Algirdas Brazauskas was a prominent Lithuanian politician who served as the 4th President of Lithuania. An engineer by training, he played a crucial role in Lithuania's transition to independence and democratic governance.

• June 26 Sergio Vega

  Mexican banda singer who was tragically murdered in 2010, known for his contributions to regional Mexican music.

• June 27 Corey Allen

  American film and television actor, writer, director, and producer (b. 1934)

• June 28 Robert Byrd

  Legendary American politician who was the longest-serving senator in U.S. history, serving West Virginia from 1959 to 2010. He held numerous leadership positions and cast over 17,800 votes during his remarkable political career.