Famous people and celebrities who died in June 2021
This page is dedicated to commemorating the celebrities and famous people who passed away in June 2021. 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 3 F. Lee Bailey
American attorney (b. 1933)
- June 4 Richard R. Ernst
Nobel Prize laureate for his contributions to the development of the methodology of high resolution nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR) spectroscopy
- June 4 Clarence Williams III
Acclaimed African American actor known for roles in 'The Mod Squad' and numerous films, with a significant career in television and cinema.
- June 5 T. B. Joshua
Nigerian televangelist (b. 1963)
- June 13 Ned Beatty
Acclaimed American character actor known for memorable roles in films like 'Deliverance', 'Network', and 'Superman II'. He appeared in over 70 plays before his Hollywood breakthrough and was renowned for his versatile acting abilities.
- June 17 Kenneth Kaunda
Kenneth Kaunda was a pivotal political leader who served as the first president of Zambia from 1964 to 1991, leading the country to independence and through its early years of nationhood.
- June 23 John McAfee
Controversial tech entrepreneur who founded McAfee antivirus software and later became known for his eccentric lifestyle, legal troubles, and cryptocurrency advocacy.
- June 24 Benigno Aquino III
15th President of the Philippines who served from 2010 to 2016, known for his anti-corruption reforms and economic development initiatives.
- June 24 Trần Thiện Khiêm
7th prime minister of south vietnam and army officer (b. 1925)
- June 26 Mike Gravel
American politician, former senator from Alaska, and notable presidential candidate in 2008 known for his progressive and anti-war stance.
- June 29 Donald Rumsfeld
Prominent American political figure who served as U.S. Secretary of Defense twice, first under President Ford and later under President George W. Bush. He was a key architect of the Iraq War and played a significant role in U.S. defense policy during the early 2000s.
- June 30 Raj Kaushal
Indian film director and producer (b. 1971)