Famous people and celebrities who died on June 9

Welcome to Takemeback.to's page dedicated to remembering the celebrities and famous people who passed away on June 9. 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.

• 1870 Charles Dickens

  British editor and writer, possibly the greatest english novelist and the most famous author of victorian england. his works include "pickwick papers", 1837, 1843, and 1843. he also wrote "a tale of two cities," which was published in 1859. although dickens' works were considered charming and populist fiction by the literary circles at the time, his readers, both in england …

• 1927 Victoria Woodhull

  British-american adventuress. she was a feminist, social reformer and advocate for free love. cornelius vanderbilt set her up a brokerage company. she was able to earn $700,000.000 in just three years with tennessee, her sister. she was accused of being a fraudster and bogus psychic, but these accusations were not proven. her sister and she eventually started a feminist magazine.

• 1939 Owen Moore

  Actor (she done him wrong) commits suicide at 52

• 1946 Rama VIII

  King of Siam (Thailand) who ascended to the throne at a young age and tragically died at 21, marking a significant moment in Thai royal history.

• 1958 Robert Donat

  Renowned British actor famous for his iconic roles in 'Goodbye, Mr. Chips' and '39 Steps', winning an Academy Award for Best Actor in 1939. He was a versatile performer known for his distinctive voice and compelling screen presence.

• 1959 Adolf Otto Reinhold Windaus

  CHE - German chemist and academic, nobel prize laureate (b. 1876)

• 1973 John Creasey

  John Creasey was a prolific English author and politician who wrote numerous novels across multiple genres and was highly influential in mid-20th century British literature.

• 1974 Miguel Ángel Asturias

  LIT - Guatemalan journalist, author, and poet, nobel prize laureate (b. 1899)

• 1981 Russell Hayden

  Actor (hidden gold, apache chief, justice)

• 1981 Allen Ludden

  Allen Ludden was a popular American game show host best known for hosting 'Password' and being married to beloved actress Betty White. He was a prominent television personality during the 1960s and 1970s who significantly influenced game show entertainment.

• 1984 Helen Hardin

  Renowned Native American painter known for her distinctive modernist style and exploration of indigenous cultural themes.

• 1987 Madge Kennedy

  Actress (marrying kind and 3 bad sisters).

• 1989 George Wells Beadle

  MED - American geneticist and academic, nobel prize laureate (b. 1903)

• 1991 Claudio Arrau

  Claudio Arrau was a renowned Chilean-American concert pianist widely considered one of the most significant classical musicians of the 20th century. His interpretations of Beethoven, Brahms, and Schubert were particularly celebrated for their depth and intellectual rigor. Arrau's eight-decade career established him as a legendary figure in classical music performance.

• 1994 Jan Tinbergen

  Jan Tinbergen was a renowned Dutch economist and physicist who made groundbreaking contributions to econometrics. He was awarded the Nobel Prize in Economics in 1969, becoming one of the first recipients of this prestigious award. Tinbergen is considered a pioneer in developing mathematical models for economic processes.

• 1998 Lois Mailou Jones

  Pioneering African-American artist who significantly influenced 20th-century art and design, known for her vibrant paintings exploring African and Caribbean themes.

• 2000 Jacob Lawrence

  A groundbreaking African-American artist who revolutionized visual storytelling through powerful narrative paintings depicting the African-American experience and historical struggles.

• 2008 Algis Budrys

  Influential science fiction writer who significantly contributed to the genre's development in the mid-20th century, known for his innovative storytelling and critical works.

• 2011 M. F. Husain

  Maqbool Fida Husain was a renowned Indian painter, often called the 'Picasso of India', known for his bold and innovative modern art style and significant contributions to the Progressives Artists' Group.

• 2011 Tomoko Kawakami

  Renowned Japanese voice actress who made significant contributions to anime, known for her versatile and memorable character performances before her untimely death in 2011.

• 2012 Régis Clère

  Professional French cyclist known for his remarkable Tour de France performances, particularly his unexpected stage win in 1987 despite time limitations.

• 2014 Rik Mayall

  Iconic British comedian and actor who was a key figure in alternative comedy during the 1980s, known for groundbreaking shows like 'The Young Ones' and 'Bottom'. He was a pioneering comedic talent who significantly influenced British comedy with his irreverent and anarchic style.

• 2014 Bob Welch

  American rock musician best known for his tenure with Fleetwood Mac between 1971 and 1974. He played a significant role in the band's transitional period before Stevie Nicks and Lindsey Buckingham joined, contributing to their evolving sound.

• 2017 Adam West

  Famous American actor best known for playing Batman in the iconic 1960s TV series, who later became a pop culture icon and voice actor.

• 2018 Fadil Vokrri

  Legendary Kosovar football administrator and player who significantly contributed to Kosovo's football development and national team recognition.

• 2019 Bushwick Bill

  Jamaican-American rapper and member of the influential hip-hop group Geto Boys.

• 2022 Julee Cruise

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

• 2023 Alain Touraine

  Influential French sociologist who coined the term 'postindustrial society' and developed the 'sociology of action', focusing extensively on social movements and workers' struggles globally.