Famous people and celebrities who died on June 8

Welcome to Takemeback.to's page dedicated to remembering the celebrities and famous people who passed away on June 8. 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.

• 1809 Thomas Paine

  British-american author and activist. after his 1787 book "rights of man" was suppressed in britain, he sought refuge in france. later, he was taken to a french prison and released by president monroe. he then moved to the u.s.

• 1876 George Sand

  French author who wrote her first autobiography, 1827. amandine married casimir dudevant on 9/10/1822 and they had two children, maurice, on 6/30/1823, and solange, on 9/13/1828.

• 1924 Andrew Irvine

  British mountaineer who tragically died during the 1924 Mount Everest expedition, becoming a legendary figure in mountaineering history.

• 1929 Bliss Carman

  Canadian-american playwright and poet (d. 1929).

• 1945 Karl Hanke

  Karl Hanke was a Nazi German politician and SS leader who served as the last Gauleiter of Lower Silesia during World War II. He was known for his brutal actions and was considered one of the most fanatical Nazi officials.

• 1951 Oswald Pohl

  German ss officer (b. 1892)

• 1965 Edmondo Rossoni

  Italian politician (b. 1884)

• 1968 Elizabeth Enright

  Renowned American illustrator and children's book author who was active in the mid-20th century. Her work significantly contributed to children's literature and illustration.

• 1969 Robert Taylor

  Robert Taylor was a prominent Hollywood actor who starred in over 70 films during his 35-year career. He was discovered after a college performance and signed a long-term MGM contract, working alongside legendary actresses like Elizabeth Taylor, Ava Gardner, and Greta Garbo.

• 1969 Arunachalam Mahadeva

  Sri lankan politician and diplomat (b. 1885)

• 1970 Abraham Maslow

  Abraham Maslow was a pioneering American psychologist who developed the famous hierarchy of needs theory, fundamentally transforming our understanding of human motivation and psychological development.

• 1972 Jimmy Rushing

  Influential American jazz singer and bandleader known for his powerful blues-infused vocal style with the Oklahoma City Blue Devils.

• 1975 Murray Leinster

  Murray Leinster was an American writer of science fiction and alternate history.

• 1979 Reinhard Gehlen

  A prominent Nazi intelligence officer who later became a key figure in West German intelligence during the Cold War, founding the Gehlen Organization which later evolved into the BND (Federal Intelligence Service).

• 1980 Ernst Busch

  Renowned German stage actor, singer, and political activist who was a key interpreter of Bertolt Brecht's works and survived persecution during the Nazi regime.

• 1982 Satchel Paige

  Legendary African American baseball pitcher who was a star in the Negro Leagues and later became the oldest rookie in Major League Baseball.

• 1991 Bertice Reading

  Dutch actress moon in the gutter

• 1998 Maria Reiche

  German mathematician and archaeologist who dedicated her life to studying and preserving the Nazca Lines in Peru, becoming a renowned expert in this field.

• 1998 Sani Abacha

  Nigerian general and politician, 10th president of nigeria (b. 1943)

• 2000 Frédéric Dard

  Frédéric Dard was a prolific French novelist renowned for his crime fiction and provocative writing style.

• 2006 Jaxon

  American underground comic book illustrator and publisher who co-founded the influential Rip Off Press, a significant platform for underground comix in the 1960s and 1970s.

• 2009 Omar Bongo

  Long-serving president of Gabon who ruled the country from 1967 to 2009, playing a significant role in African politics during the post-colonial era.

• 2013 Paul Cellucci

  Prominent Massachusetts politician who served as Lieutenant Governor and Governor, known for his close political partnership with William Weld. He played a significant role in Massachusetts state politics during the 1990s.

• 2013 Yoram Kaniuk

  Renowned Israeli writer, critic, and novelist known for his provocative and innovative literary works that explored complex themes of Israeli society and identity.

• 2014 Yoshihito

  Prince katsura of japan (b. 1948)

• 2018 Eunice Gayson

  Eunice Gayson was a pioneering English actress best known for her role as the first Bond girl in the early James Bond films, appearing in 'Dr. No' and 'From Russia with Love'.

• 2018 Anthony Bourdain

  Renowned chef, author, and television personality who revolutionized culinary travel documentaries through his iconic shows 'No Reservations' and 'Parts Unknown', exploring global cultures through food and storytelling.

• 2022 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.

• 2023 Pat Robertson

  Prominent American evangelical Christian minister, television host, and founder of the Christian Broadcasting Network. He was a significant conservative political commentator and ran for the Republican presidential nomination in 1988.