Famous people and celebrities who died in June 2022

This page is dedicated to commemorating the celebrities and famous people who passed away in June 2022. 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 4 George Lamming

  Barbadian novelist (b. 1927)

• June 8 Paula Rego

  Paula Rego was a renowned Portuguese-born British visual artist known for her powerful and emotionally charged paintings that often explored complex social and personal themes.

• June 9 Julee Cruise

  Acclaimed singer known for her ethereal and haunting vocal style, particularly recognized for her work in alternative and dream pop music genres.

• June 9 Billy Kametz

  American voice actor (b. 1987)

• June 9 Matt Zimmerman

  Canadian actor (b. 1934)[26]

• June 11 Hilary Devey

  British entrepreneur known for her appearances on TV show Dragons' Den.

• June 12 Philip Baker Hall

  Renowned character actor known for distinctive roles in films like Boogie Nights and Hard Eight, with a career spanning several decades in film and television.

• June 14 A. B. Yehoshua

  Israeli novelist, essayist, and playwright (b. 1936)

• June 18 Uffe Ellemann-Jensen

  Danish politician, minister of foreign affairs (b. 1941)

• June 18 Adibah Noor

  Malaysian actress, singer, master of ceremonies (b. 1970)[46]

• June 20 Caleb Swanigan

  American basketball player (b. 1997)

• June 22 Yves Coppens

  Renowned French paleoanthropologist who played a crucial role in the discovery of the famous 'Lucy' skeleton, a pivotal find in understanding human evolution. His work significantly contributed to our knowledge of early hominid species and prehistoric human origins.

• June 22 Bruton Smith

  American racetrack promoter (b. 1927)

• June 29 Hershel W. Williams

  American marine corps warrant officer, last living medal of honor recipient from world war ii (b. 1923)

• June 30 Technoblade

  Technoblade was a popular Minecraft YouTuber and content creator known for his exceptional gaming skills and humorous commentary. He gained massive popularity in the Minecraft community before tragically passing away from cancer at a young age.