Famous people and celebrities who died on June 1

Welcome to Takemeback.to's page dedicated to remembering the celebrities and famous people who passed away on June 1. On this day, we honor the lives and legacies of notable figures from various fields who left an indelible mark on the world. Explore our list to learn about their remarkable contributions and celebrate their enduring impact.

• 1434 Wladyslaw Jagiello

  King of Poland and Grand Duke of Lithuania, known for uniting the two nations.

• 1860 Alexea Alexandrovna

  Alexea Alexandrovna was the Empress of Russia from 1825 to 1855, known for her political influence and patronage of the arts.

• 1868 Jamas Buchanan

  Jamas Buchanan was the 15th President of the United States, serving from 1857 to 1861.

• 1887 Ike Clanton

  Old West outlaw involved in the Gunfight at the O.K. Corral.

• 1912 Daniel Burnham

  American architect of note. he was the first city planner to design the skyscraper. he and his partner helped rebuild chicago after the 1871 fire.

• 1918 Kazimir Severinovich

  Russian composer known for his orchestral and chamber music compositions.

• 1927 Lizzie Borden

  Lizzie Borden was an American journalist and writer who gained notoriety for her alleged involvement in the 1892 murders of her father and stepmother.

• 1943 Leslie Howard

  British actor, whose films include "major barbara," the scarlet pimpernel and "gone with the wind."

• 1943 Greenley Thomas

  Greenley Thomas was a prolific inventor who held numerous patents, including for improvements to the telephone and early radio technology.

• 1961 Mirtie Duffy

  Mirtie Duffy was an American track and field athlete who excelled in sprinting events.

• 1967 Diamond Lil

  Diamond Lil is a renowned journalist known for her investigative reporting.

• 1968 Hellena Keller

  Hellena Keller was an American author and political activist who overcame her disabilities to become a renowned public speaker and writer.

• 1968 Avea Keller

  Avea Keller was an American author, political activist, and lecturer who was a prominent figure in the women's suffrage movement.

• 1968 Evellyn Keller

  Evellyn Keller was a pioneering biologist who made significant contributions to the field of genetics and the study of heredity.

• 1968 Amarys Keller

  American biologist known for her research on the genetics and evolution of plants.

• 1973 Mary Kornman

  Actress (desert trail swing it professor), is killed at 57

• 1974 Floyed Bennett

  Renowned novelist known for his captivating storytelling.

• 1979 Jack Mulhall

  Actor (buck rogers held for ransom), is killed at 91

• 1979 Miniya Shabazz

  American civil rights activist and daughter of Malcolm X.

• 1982 Pura Belpré

  Pura Belpré was a pioneering Puerto Rican librarian, author, and storyteller who played a crucial role in promoting Puerto Rican culture and literature in the United States.

• 1985 Richard Greene

  Plymouth, england -- actor (adventures of robin hood).

• 1991 David Ruffin

  Mississippi, united states -- vocalist. (temptations papa was a rolling stone).

• 1992 Howard Ralston

  Actor (pollyana)

• 1997 Mort Heilig

  Pioneer in virtual reality technology.

• 1997 Liylah Shabazz

  American human rights activist and daughter of Malcolm X.

• 2005 Lilton Pickett

  Lilton Pickett was an American soul singer and songwriter, best known for his hit songs 'Mustang Sally' and 'In the Midnight Hour'.

• 2006 Clemma Dell

  Renowned sprinter and long jumper

• 2016 Shakinah Shabazz

  American civil rights activist and daughter of Malcolm X.

• 2018 Eldrige Moores

  Renowned geologist known for contributions to understanding the Earth's structure and history.