Famous people and celebrities who died in June 2011

This page is dedicated to commemorating the celebrities and famous people who passed away in June 2011. 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 Haleh Sahabi

  Iranian humanitarian and activist (b. 1957)

• June 3 James Arness

  Iconic American actor best known for playing Marshal Matt Dillon in the legendary western television series 'Gunsmoke', which ran for 20 years and became one of the most successful TV shows in history.

• June 3 Jack Kevorkian

  Jack Kevorkian was a controversial American physician known as 'Dr. Death' for his advocacy of physician-assisted suicide for terminally ill patients. He assisted over 130 patients in ending their lives and became a pivotal figure in the euthanasia debate. His actions led to multiple legal challenges and ultimately significant public discourse on end-of-life rights.

• June 3 Bhajan Lal

  Indian politician, 6th chief minister of haryana (b. 1930)

• June 3 Andrew Gold

  American singer, songwriter, musician and arranger (b. 1951)

• June 4 Juan Francisco Luis

  Virgin islander sergeant and politician, 23rd governor of the united states virgin islands (b. 1940)

• June 4 Andreas P. Nielsen

  Danish author and composer (b. 1953)

• June 5 Azam Khan

  Pakistani cricketer who played domestic and international cricket as an all-rounder, known for his versatile skills with bat and ball.

• June 9 Tomoko Kawakami

  Renowned Japanese voice actress who made significant contributions to anime, known for her versatile and memorable character performances before her untimely death in 2011.

• June 9 M. F. Husain

  Maqbool Fida Husain was a renowned Indian painter, often called the 'Picasso of India', known for his bold and innovative modern art style and significant contributions to the Progressives Artists' Group.

• June 9 Mike Mitchell

  American basketball player (d. 2011)

• June 10 Patrick Leigh Fermor

  Renowned British travel writer, adventurer, and war hero who wrote extensively about Greece and made significant contributions to 20th-century literature. During World War II, he was a celebrated Special Operations Executive who conducted daring missions in Crete.

• June 10 Brian Lenihan Jnr

  Irish lawyer and politician, 25th irish minister for finance (b. 1959)

• June 11 Eliyahu M. Goldratt

  Israeli business management guru who revolutionized organizational thinking through the Theory of Constraints. He authored the influential book 'The Goal' which transformed management practices worldwide. His work significantly impacted industrial engineering and operational management.

• June 12 Carl Gardner

  Carl Gardner was a prominent American singer and founding member of the legendary R&B group The Coasters, known for their influential rock and roll and doo-wop music in the 1950s.

• June 12 René Audet

  Canadian bishop (b. 1920)

• June 15 Bill Haast

  American herpetologist and academic (b. 1910)

• June 16 Östen Mäkitalo

  Swedish engineer and academic (b. 1938)

• June 18 Clarence Clemons

  Clarence Clemons was an American football player who played as a linebacker in the National Football League.

• June 18 Yelena Bonner

  Soviet-Russian human rights activist and wife of renowned physicist and dissident Andrei Sakharov. She was a prominent advocate for civil rights and democratic reforms in the Soviet Union.

• June 18 Frederick Chiluba

  Zambian politician, 2nd president of zambia (d. 2011)

• June 20 Ryan Dunn

  Ryan Dunn was an American actor and stunt performer, best known for his appearances in the MTV show Jackass and its related movies, where he was part of a group of daredevil entertainers who performed outrageous and dangerous stunts.

• June 23 Peter Falk

  Peter Falk was an iconic American actor best known for his Emmy-winning portrayal of Lieutenant Columbo in the groundbreaking detective series. His distinctive glass eye and rumpled raincoat made him one of the most recognizable television detectives in history.

• June 23 Dennis Marshall

  Costa rican footballer (b. 1985)

• June 23 Fred Steiner

  American composer and conductor (b. 1923)

• June 25 Goff Richards

  English composer and conductor (b. 1944)