Famous people and celebrities who died on June 3

Welcome to Takemeback.to's page dedicated to remembering the celebrities and famous people who passed away on June 3. 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.

• 1780 Thomas Hutchinson

  American historian, businessman, and prominent loyalist politician from the province of massachusetts bay during the years prior to the american revolution. hutchinson, a successful merchant and politician was active at the highest levels of massachusetts' government for many years. he served as lieutenant governor, then governor, from 1758-1774. he was a controversial figure, who, despite initially opposing the parliamentary tax …

• 1963 Nâzım Hikmet

  Renowned Turkish poet, playwright, and novelist who is considered one of the most significant figures in modern Turkish literature, known for his revolutionary and humanist poetry.

• 1964 Frans Eemil Sillanpää

  LIT - Finnish author and academic, nobel prize laureate (b. 1888)

• 1967 Arthur Ransome

  British author known for the 'Swallows and Amazons' series.

• 1970 Hjalmar Schacht

  German financier-banker and entrepreneur. schacht was a former official in the government and financial administrator for occupied belgium during world war i. he supervised german financial policy under the nazi regime. he was imprisoned in 1944 by the nazis and was later acquitted at nuremberg of war crimes. after the war, schacht was able to recover his fortune.

• 1975 Ozzie Nelson

  American actor and television pioneer best known for starring in the popular family sitcom 'The Adventures of Ozzie and Harriet' alongside his wife Harriet Nelson.

• 1975 Eisaku Sato

  Japanese politician who served as Prime Minister of Japan from 1964 to 1972 and was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in 1974 for his efforts in nuclear disarmament.

• 1977 Roberto Rossellini

  Pioneering Italian film director who revolutionized cinema through neo-realism, creating landmark post-World War II films that captured raw human experiences and social realities.

• 1977 Archibald Hill

  MED - English physiologist and politician, nobel prize laureate (b. 1886)

• 1987 Will Sampson

  Native American actor known for his roles in 'One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest' and other films, who was also a painter and activist for Native American rights.

• 1989 Ayatullah Ruhollah Khomeini

  Ayatollah Ruhollah Khomeini was a prominent Iranian Shia Muslim religious and political leader who led the Iranian Revolution in 1979, overthrowing the Shah and establishing an Islamic Republic. He served as the Supreme Leader of Iran from 1979 until his death in 1989, fundamentally transforming Iran's political and social landscape.

• 1991 Maurice Krafft

  Renowned French volcanologist who dedicated his life to studying volcanic activity. Together with his wife Catherine, he tragically died while researching the Unzen volcano in Japan during an eruption.

• 1992 Robert Morley

  Renowned British character actor known for comedic roles in classic films like 'The African Queen' and 'High Road to China', with a distinguished career spanning several decades.

• 2000 Merton Miller

  Merton Miller was a prominent American economist who won the Nobel Prize in Economics for his groundbreaking research on corporate finance and capital structure theory. His work significantly influenced modern financial economics and corporate financial strategies.

• 2001 Anthony Quinn

  Oscar-winning Mexican-American actor renowned for his powerful performances in films like 'Zorba the Greek', 'Lust for Life', and 'Lawrence of Arabia'.

• 2002 Lew Wasserman

  Legendary Hollywood talent agent who transformed MCA into a powerful entertainment agency, representing major stars and significantly influencing the film industry's development.

• 2004 Hassani Shapi

  Renowned actor who appeared in multiple films and television productions during the mid-20th century.

• 2006 Johnny Grande

  Original accordion/piano/keyboard player for Bill Haley's Comets, a pioneering rock and roll band of the 1950s.

• 2009 David Carradine

  Iconic American actor known for his roles in martial arts films and television, particularly the series 'Kung Fu'. He came from a famous acting family and had a complex personal and professional life marked by both success and controversy.

• 2010 Rue McClanahan

  Emmy Award-winning actress best known for her iconic role as Blanche Devereaux in the beloved sitcom 'The Golden Girls'. She was a talented performer who brought humor and charm to television comedy in the 1980s.

• 2010 Vladimir Arnold

  Prominent mathematician who made significant contributions to dynamical systems theory and mathematical physics, recognized globally for his groundbreaking research.

• 2011 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.

• 2011 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.

• 2012 Roy Salvadori

  Renowned British racing driver who competed in Formula One and won the 24 Hours of Le Mans in 1959 with Aston Martin.

• 2013 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.

• 2016 Muhammad Ali

  Legendary boxer, activist, and global cultural icon who transcended sports and became a symbol of civil rights and social justice.

• 2019 Agustina Bessa-Luís

  Renowned Portuguese novelist who significantly contributed to contemporary Portuguese literature, known for her complex narrative style and profound character studies.