Famous people and celebrities who died on June 22

Welcome to Takemeback.to's page dedicated to remembering the celebrities and famous people who passed away on June 22. 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.

• 1925 Felix Klein

  Felix Klein was a renowned German mathematician known for his work in group theory and non-Euclidean geometry.

• 1928 George Siegmann

  Actor (birth of nation, queen of sheba), dead at 46

• 1936 Moritz Schlick

  Contributed to the development of computer science and artificial intelligence.

• 1946 Harlan Stone

  American businessman who co-founded the Stone & Webster engineering corporation.

• 1956 Walter de la Mare

  British poet and writer of supernatural fiction, notable for 'The Listeners'.

• 1964 Havank

  Havank was a prominent Dutch thriller writer and journalist known for his detective novels and crime fiction. He wrote under the pseudonym Havank and was a significant figure in mid-20th century Dutch literature. His works significantly influenced the Dutch crime writing genre.

• 1965 David Selznick

  Legendary Hollywood film producer who won Oscars for 'Gone with the Wind' and 'Rebecca', and was awarded the Irving Thalberg Memorial Prize. He was considered one of the most influential producers of the Golden Age of Hollywood.

• 1969 Judy Garland

  Legendary Hollywood actress and singer, best known for her iconic role as Dorothy in 'The Wizard of Oz'. She was a child star who became a cultural icon and one of the most celebrated performers of the 20th century.

• 1970 Đặng Thùy Trâm

  Vietnamese physician and author who died young during the Vietnam War, known for her poignant diaries documenting her experiences.

• 1974 Darius Milhaud

  French composer known for his prolific output and association with the group of composers known as Les Six.

• 1977 Jacqueline Audry

  Pioneering French film director who began her career as a script girl and assistant director, becoming a notable filmmaker in the 1940s. Her husband Pierre Laroche collaborated closely with her, writing scripts that explored psychological themes. Her sister Colette was also a screenwriter and scholar.

• 1981 Lola Lane

  Actress (zanzibar mystery ship, big fight, zanzibar)

• 1984 Joseph Losey

  Joseph Losey was a prominent American film and theater director known for his socially critical works. He transitioned from medical studies to directing, winning an Oscar in 1945 for a short film. His films often provided sharp social commentary and explored complex political themes.

• 1987 Fred Astaire

  Fred astaire was an american actor, dancer, and singer known for his elegant and graceful dancing in numerous hollywood musicals.

• 1990 Ilya Frank

  Soviet physicist who shared the 1958 Nobel Prize in Physics for the groundbreaking discovery of Cherenkov radiation, a phenomenon of electromagnetic radiation emitted when a charged particle passes through a dielectric medium faster than the phase velocity of light.

• 1990 Il´ja Mikhailovich Frank

  Nobel Prize laureate for the discovery and the interpretation of the Cherenkov effect

• 1992 M. F. K. Fisher

  Prominent American food writer and culinary philosopher who revolutionized food writing by exploring cuisine as a complex cultural and emotional experience. She authored numerous influential books including 'The Art of Eating' and transformed how Americans thought about food and dining.

• 1993 Pat Nixon

  Pat Nixon was the First Lady of the United States during Richard Nixon's presidency from 1969 to 1974. She was renowned for her extensive international travels, visiting 80 countries, and was widely admired for her kindness and compassionate nature.

• 1995 Yves Congar

  Prominent French Dominican friar, Catholic priest, and influential theologian who played a significant role in the Second Vatican Council and was made cardinal by Pope John Paul II in 1994.

• 2002 Ann Landers

  Legendary advice columnist who became the most widely syndicated columnist in the Guinness Book of Records, reaching an estimated 90 million readers through over 1,200 newspapers.

• 2008 George Carlin

  Legendary American stand-up comedian known for his groundbreaking social commentary and controversial comedy routines. He was a pioneering figure in comedy who challenged societal norms and was inducted into the Comedy Hall of Fame in 1994.

• 2008 Dody Goodman

  Dody Goodman was an American comedienne best known for her role in the cult comedy series 'Mary Hartman, Mary Hartman' and her comedic performances alongside Max Duggan.

• 2008 Jane McGrath

  Co-founder of the McGrath Foundation, an Australian breast cancer support organization dedicated to raising awareness and funding for breast cancer research and support services.

• 2008 Natalia Bekhtereva

  Renowned Russian neuroscientist who made significant contributions to brain research and understanding human consciousness.

• 2015 James Horner

  Renowned film composer famous for iconic movie soundtracks like Titanic, Avatar, and Braveheart. He was a multiple Grammy and Academy Award nominee who significantly influenced film music composition. His tragic death in a plane crash in 2015 cut short a remarkable musical career.

• 2018 Vinnie Paul

  Vinnie Paul was a legendary drummer and co-founder of the influential heavy metal band Pantera, known for his powerful drumming style and significant contribution to the metal music scene.

• 2022 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.

• 2023 Harry M. Markowitz

  Nobel Prize laureate for their pioneering work in the theory of financial economics