Famous people and celebrities who died in June 2013

This page is dedicated to commemorating the celebrities and famous people who passed away in June 2013. 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 Mario Bernardi
Renowned Canadian conductor who founded the National Arts Center Orchestra in Ottawa in 1969 and became an internationally recognized musical director, performing and guest conducting across North America and Europe.
June 2 Mandawuy Yunupingu
Influential Indigenous Australian musician, lead singer of Yothu Yindi, known for blending traditional Aboriginal music with contemporary rock.
June 3 Frank Lautenberg
Long-serving United States Senator from New Jersey who was known for his progressive policies and advocacy for public health and transportation issues.
June 6 Esther Williams
Pioneering American actress and swimmer who revolutionized aquatic-themed Hollywood musicals during the mid-20th century. She was famous for her elaborate synchronized swimming performances in movies and became an iconic Hollywood star of the 1950s.
June 6 Jerome Karle
Renowned American crystallographer who won the Nobel Prize in Chemistry in 1985 for groundbreaking research on molecular structure. His work significantly advanced understanding of chemical compound structures and crystallography.
June 7 Richard Ramirez
Notorious serial killer known as 'The Night Stalker' who terrorized California with a series of brutal murders and sexual assaults during the mid-1980s.
June 7 Pierre Mauroy
Pierre Mauroy was a prominent French socialist politician who served as Prime Minister of France from 1981 to 1984 under President François Mitterrand. He was also the long-serving mayor of Lille from 1973 to 2001.
June 11 Robert Fogel
ECO - American economist and academic, nobel prize laureate (b. 1926)
June 11 Miller Barber
Miller Barber was a professional American golfer known for his successful PGA Tour career, winning multiple tournaments and establishing himself as a notable player in the mid-20th century golf scene.
June 12 Jason Leffler
Jason Leffler was an accomplished American race car driver who competed in NASCAR and IndyCar series before his tragic death in a sprint car racing accident in 2013.
June 13 David Deutsch
David Deutsch is a pioneering theoretical physicist who made groundbreaking contributions to quantum computation and quantum theory. He is renowned for developing the many-worlds interpretation of quantum mechanics and is considered one of the founders of quantum computing. His work has profoundly influenced our understanding of quantum systems and parallel universes.
June 15 Kenneth Wilson
Kenneth Wilson was an eminent American physicist who won the Nobel Prize in Physics in 1982 for his groundbreaking work on critical phenomena in phase transitions.
June 15 José Froilán González
Renowned Argentine racing driver who was a prominent figure in Formula One during the 1950s, known for his significant contributions to motorsport.
June 18 Michael Hastings
Michael Hastings was an acclaimed American investigative journalist known for his bold and critical reporting on military and political issues. His work significantly impacted public discourse on U.S. foreign policy and military operations.
June 18 Garde Gardom
Garde Gardom was a prominent Canadian lawyer and politician who served as the 26th Lieutenant Governor of British Columbia from 1990 to 1995. He had a distinguished career in public service, contributing significantly to the political landscape of the province.
June 19 James Gandolfini
James Gandolfini was an iconic American actor who revolutionized television drama through his complex portrayal of Tony Soprano in HBO's groundbreaking series 'The Sopranos'. He won multiple Emmy and Golden Globe awards for his transformative performance.
June 19 Gyula Horn
Hungarian politician who served as the 37th Prime Minister of Hungary from 1994 to 1998, playing a crucial role in Hungary's transition from communist rule to a democratic system.
June 19 Vince Flynn
Bestselling American novelist renowned for his Mitch Rapp series of political thrillers, widely recognized in the espionage and military fiction genre.
June 23 Richard Matheson
Influential American author who significantly impacted horror and science fiction literature, known for works like 'I Am Legend' and contributions to 'The Twilight Zone'.
June 23 Frank Kelso
Distinguished United States Navy admiral who served as Secretary of the Navy, playing a crucial role in national defense and maritime strategy.
June 23 Gary David Goldberg
Accomplished American screenwriter and television producer known for creating popular TV series. He was a significant figure in the entertainment industry during the late 20th century.
June 23 Sharon Stouder
Olympic swimming champion who won multiple gold medals and set world records in the late 1960s.
June 24 Emilio Colombo
Prominent Italian lawyer and politician who served as the 40th Prime Minister of Italy, playing a significant role in post-war Italian politics.
June 24 Joannes Gijsen
Dutch Catholic bishop who served in the Diocese of Roermond and was an influential religious leader in the Netherlands during the late 20th century.
June 24 Mick Aston
Prominent English archaeologist and academic who made significant contributions to archaeological research and public understanding of historical sites.
June 26 Marc Rich
Controversial commodities trader who was pardoned by President Bill Clinton after being accused of tax evasion and illegal trading with Iran during the hostage crisis. His case was a significant political and legal scandal in the late 1990s and early 2000s.
June 29 Margherita Hack
Margherita Hack was a renowned Italian astrophysicist who made significant contributions to stellar evolution research and was a prominent science communicator, inspiring generations of scientists and the public.