June 1st famous deaths
List of celebrities and famous people who died on June 1st
2029 - 2020
Famous deaths on June 1st for the celebrities who died in the years 2029 - 2020
2021
Actress known for her roles in classic films like 'Kotch' and 'The Player.'
2020
Hind Wasfi was a Jordanian politician who served as a member of the Jordanian Senate from 1997 to 2020.
Barnet Zumoff was an American translator and scholar who specialized in Russian literature.
Arthella Everett was a city council member who championed affordable housing initiatives.
2019 - 2010
Famous deaths on June 1st for the celebrities who died in the years 2019 - 2010
2019
Lita Nelsen was a prominent political figure known for her contributions to public service.
Indonesian politician, 6th first lady of indonesia. (b. 1952)[78]
2018
Renowned geologist known for contributions to understanding the Earth's structure and history.
Berish Rubin was a renowned mathematician who made significant contributions to the field of functional analysis.
Known for founding Beef 'O' Brady's restaurant chain.
Serbian pop-folk singer (b. 1956)
2017
Italo Moscati was an Italian historian and professor of ancient history at the University of Rome.
2016
American civil rights activist and daughter of Malcolm X.
Japanese politician who served as the Governor of Tokyo.
2015
A Dutch sculptor known for his minimalist and abstract works.
British Liberal Democrat politician and former leader of the Liberal Democrats.
Known for his work in number theory and mathematical logic.
Lytle Blankenship was an American football player who played as a defensive back in the National Football League.
Ivo Peters was a renowned physicist known for his contributions to the field of quantum mechanics.
Australian educator and politician, 42nd premier of victoria (b. 1938)
American singer-songwriter (b. 1922)
Dominican lawyer and politician, 6th president of dominica (b. 1934)
Canadian economist and politician, 26th premier of quebec (b. 1930)
2014
Japanese American human rights activist.
American actress (b. 1926)
Ussr -- finn class yachtsman (1968 olympics - gold medalist)
2013
An Italian physicist who made significant contributions to the field of particle physics.
Noted chemist who made significant contributions to the field of organic chemistry.
Canadian lawyer and politician, 33rd solicitor general of canada (b. 1930)
2012
Argentinian-French sculptor known for his monumental works.
Irish educator and politician, 19th irish minister of defence (b. 1918)
Slovak politician (b. 1953)
American saxophonist and composer (b. 1942)
2011
Barnet Litvinoff was a British novelist and biographer known for his works on Russian history and culture.
Iranian humanitarian and activist (b. 1957)
2010
Elliet Bergman was a Swedish singer and songwriter who gained international recognition for her folk-inspired music.
Devereaux Montague was a respected American essayist known for his insightful and thought-provoking writings on a wide range of topics.
A Swedish physicist who made important contributions to the field of nuclear physics, particularly in the study of nuclear reactions.
Alvey Erickson was a prominent politician who served as a state senator for many years.
German journalist and author known for his work in political and cultural reporting.
Japanese teacher and dancer (d. 2010).
Garo Madenlian was an Armenian-American artist known for his paintings and sculptures that often depicted Armenian culture and history.
Floella Shechter was a Canadian painter known for her abstract expressionist works.
Award-winning journalist and editor for The Courier-Journal in Louisville.
Russian poet and author (d.2010)
Officer of the u.s. air force (born 1928).
2009 - 2000
Famous deaths on June 1st for the celebrities who died in the years 2009 - 2000
2009
Babacar Diop was a Senegalese poet known for his lyrical and introspective works.
Lenya Zykina was a prominent Russian politician and member of the Communist Party of the Soviet Union.
Wen Guanzhong was a Chinese politician who served as the Vice Premier of the People's Republic of China.
A Hungarian journalist and historian who wrote extensively about the history of Hungary and Eastern Europe.
Irish horse trainer (born1917)
American priest, historian, and theologian (d. 2009)
2008
Algerian-french fashion designer, co-founded yves saint laurent (d. 2008)
Israeli journalist and politician, 17th justice minister of israel (b. 1931)
2007
Adelaide Haas was a pioneering computer scientist known for her work in early computer programming languages.
American r&b singer (hi-five) (born 1975)
American sports writer (born 1928).
2006
Renowned sprinter and long jumper
Renowned biologist known for his work in genetics and evolutionary biology.
Renowned Spanish singer known for her powerful voice.
2005
Lilton Pickett was an American soul singer and songwriter, best known for his hit songs 'Mustang Sally' and 'In the Midnight Hour'.
Caria Banti was an Italian soprano who had a successful career in opera and concert performances during the mid-20th century.
American basketball player. he was a center for the chicago bears of nbl but most notably for the minnesota lakers. at 6 feet 10 inches, he was the archetypal professional basketball star. mikan won seven championships across three leagues: hall of fame, nba 35th, 25th, and 50th anniversary all time team. mikan was shy and awkward at first, but he …
American physician (b. 1902)
2004
American historian and author (d. 2004)
Attleboro, massachusetts -- historian. (death of president).
2003
Nigerian journalist and author who founded the Daily Times newspaper.
Norwegian politician who served as Minister of Defence.
2002
South african cricketer (b. 1969)
2001
Abe Silverstein was an engineer known for his work at NASA, including the Apollo program.
American author and cartoonist, created dennis the menace (d. 2001)
2000
American drummer, composer, and producer (b. 1923)
1999 - 1990
Famous deaths on June 1st for the celebrities who died in the years 1999 - 1990
1999
British engineer who invented the hovercraft, a revolutionary mode of transportation.
Ovida Charlesworth was a Canadian track and field athlete who competed in the 1932 Summer Olympics.
British inventor and engineer (born 1910).
1998
Wyn Harston was a Welsh cricketer who played first-class cricket for Glamorgan County Cricket Club.
Doyle Dane Bernardi was an American painter known for his abstract expressionist works.
American journalist and editor who worked for Time magazine.
1997
American human rights activist and daughter of Malcolm X.
Pioneer in virtual reality technology.
Soviet prime minister (1980-1985), dies at the age of 92
1996
American comedian and host of a game show (d. 1996).
Indian lawyer and politician, 6th president of india (d. 1996)
Fifth president of india (born in 1913).
American composer and pianist (ten wheel drive), (d. 1996)
41 years old, art historian
85 years old, missionary/surgeon.
Judge dies at 60
1995
Jessel Gwilliam was a South African cricketer who played Test cricket for South Africa in the 1930s.
Sten Edlund was a Swedish poet and translator.
At 58, a property trader dies
Dancer dies at age 80
1994
Grantham Marshall was an English cricketer who played first-class cricket for Gloucestershire.
At 80, lawyer / kvp-politician dies
Spanish general, murdered
Actress mona tyler-all my children, dies at age 70
1993
Cid Pereira was a Brazilian poet who was known for his lyrical and introspective style of poetry.
1992
Italian painter known for his vibrant and expressive artworks.
Actor, "lonely are the brave", dies at 69
Entertainer dies at 69
Actor, "lonely are the brave", dies at 69
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Actor (pollyana)
1991
American soul singer, best known as a member of the Temptations.
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Mississippi, united states -- vocalist. (temptations papa was a rolling stone).
American singer-songwriter (b. 1941)
1990
Actor/writer (carry on sergeant, roommates).
1989 - 1980
Famous deaths on June 1st for the celebrities who died in the years 1989 - 1980
1989
American actress known for her roles in classic Hollywood films.
French author known for her novels and essays.
Author and art historian, known for his work on Frank Lloyd Wright and Fallingwater.
Italian engineer, designed the ferrari lampredi engine (b. 1917)
1988
Austrian-American philosopher of science who made significant contributions to logical positivism and the philosophy of mind.
Birl Lowry was an American professional baseball player who played in the Major League Baseball during the 1940s and 1950s.
Austrian philosopher from the vienna circle (b. 1902)
1987
Lebanese lawyer and politician, 32nd prime minister of lebanon (b. 1921)
At 67, the prime minister of barbados (1961-1976) dies.
At 65, the ten-time prime minister for lebanon dies.
1986
American outsider artist known for his intricate wire sculptures.
Austrian race car driver (d. 1986)
1985
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Plymouth, england -- actor (adventures of robin hood).
1983
German politician and author (d. 1983).
Count of flanders (b. 1903)
Of saxon-coburg–gotha, countess of flanders / prince
1982
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.
Dutch mp (arp). newspaper publisher
1981
Danish designer known for his work in jewelry and silverware.
French painter known for his colorful and imaginative works.
American lawyer and politician (b. 1883)
American politician and judge (d. 1981).
Plo representative in brussels, murdered
1980
Lillah Dobie was a Scottish playwright who wrote several plays for the stage.
Renowned literary critic and professor at Harvard University.
American businessman, founded the acnielsen company (b. 1897)
American baseball manager and player (d. 1980).
At 90, a us baseball pitcher dies
1979 - 1970
Famous deaths on June 1st for the celebrities who died in the years 1979 - 1970
1979
American civil rights activist and daughter of Malcolm X.
German physician and academic, nobel prize laureate (b. 1904)
American author best known for her historical fiction novels.
Soviet computer scientist known for his work in computer architecture and programming languages.
German doctor, winner of the nobel prize in physiology or medicine. (born 1904)
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Actor (buck rogers held for ransom), is killed at 91
1978
Belton Pierce served as a member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Alabama.
1976
British novelist and playwright.
Actor, stage manager/ resistance fighter, died at 89
1975
American track legend and extraordinary athlete. he was the fastest american ever to race in the 1970s. he set many new track records, but he was defeated in the 1972 olympics. he was the first to sign a nike contract, making nike a household name.
Earlee Cabell was an American politician who served as a member of the United States House of Representatives from Texas.
1974
Renowned novelist known for his captivating storytelling.
Nowell Dunne was an Australian cricketer who played Test cricket for Australia.
1973
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Actress (desert trail swing it professor), is killed at 57
Us tire manufacturer dies at 75
Actor (leonard martin kane, treasury men), is killed at 76
1971
Swedish politician who served as a member of the Riksdag from 1937 to 1958.
American theologian, ethicist and public intellectual. he was also commentator on politics and a professor at union theological seminary for over 30 years. he is the brother of h. richard niebuhr (a prominent theological ethicist), and was awarded the presidential medal of freedom. his most important books include moral man and immoral society and the nature and destiny of man. …
1970
Burris Swanson was a prolific American playwright known for his insightful social commentaries.
Writer dies at 82
1969 - 1960
Famous deaths on June 1st for the celebrities who died in the years 1969 - 1960
1969
Theodoro Moscoso was a Puerto Rican politician who served as the first Secretary of Commerce of Puerto Rico.
Norwegian speed skater (d. 1969)
1968
Avea Keller was an American author, political activist, and lecturer who was a prominent figure in the women's suffrage movement.
Hellena Keller was an American author and political activist who overcame her disabilities to become a renowned public speaker and writer.
American biologist known for her research on the genetics and evolution of plants.
Evellyn Keller was a pioneering biologist who made significant contributions to the field of genetics and the study of heredity.
Deaf and blind American author, political activist, and lecturer who was the first deaf-blind person to earn a Bachelor of Arts degree.
Elzina Keller was a pioneering American mathematician who made significant contributions to the field of topology.
Embrie Keller was a pioneering American biologist who made important discoveries in the field of genetics and cell biology.
Arilla Keller was an American activist who advocated for the rights of people with disabilities.
American educator, lecturer, author and lecturer for the blind and deaf. at 19 months old, she was struck with brain fever. her sight and hearing were destroyed and she became unruly and animalistic. she was then classified as an idiot. anne sullivan was a boston teacher who anne keller's parents hired at seven years old. anne sullivan had herself been …
Canadian journalist, playwright, and politician (d. 1968)
French canadian journalist, writer and politician (born in 1912).
Swedish poet / interpreter dies at 57
1967
Diamond Lil is a renowned journalist known for her investigative reporting.
Burris Jenkins was an American football player who played in the early 20th century.
1966
American drummer and bandleader (b. 1873)
American musician (born 1873)
1965
Einer Foss was a Norwegian politician who served as the Minister of Agriculture from 1935 to 1945.
Anastasio Zegers was a Chilean painter known for his landscape and portrait paintings.
American football player and coach, founded the green bay packers (b. 1898)
American football coach (born 1898).
1964
Tranquilino Quevedo was a Filipino politician who served as a member of the Philippine House of Representatives.
Herndon Inge was an American politician who served as a U.S. Representative from Alabama.
Esten Hurley was an American football player who played as a halfback in the National Football League.
Merric Corson was an American professional baseball player who played in the Major League Baseball as an outfielder.
Roscoe Pound was a renowned legal scholar known for his contributions to jurisprudence.
Composer dies at 66
1963
Alanson Wilcox was an American inventor who is best known for his contributions to the development of the electric typewriter.
Breyer Claflin was an American football player who played as a halfback in the early 20th century.
Natalio Pedemonte was an Argentine politician who served as the Governor of Mendoza Province.
Lewanda Wilcox was an American educator who founded the Lewanda School for Girls in New York City.
Hurst A. F. was a renowned painter known for his vibrant and expressive artworks.
Australian politician, 24th premier of tasmania (b. 1874)
1962
Key architect of the Holocaust, responsible for organizing the deportation of Jews to extermination camps.
Key architect of the Holocaust, responsible for organizing the deportation of Jews to extermination camps.
1961
Mirtie Duffy was an American track and field athlete who excelled in sprinting events.
Belford Vinson was a respected politician who served in various government positions during his career.
1960
Seager was an American poet known for his lyrical works.
Lester Patrick was a legendary ice hockey player and coach, best known for his contributions to the development of the sport in North America.
Paula hitler was adolf hitler's sister. her nicknames include "paula hiedler", paula wolf," and "paula wolff." she was the daughter of adolf hitler's third wife klara. paula hitler died 1 june 1960 in berchtesgaden.
Canadian hockey player. his two-year-old brother and he were avid hockey players in the early days of canadian hockey. both brothers played for major hockey teams. frank was captain of the mcgill university team by 1906, while lester played for montreal wanderers.
1959 - 1950
Famous deaths on June 1st for the celebrities who died in the years 1959 - 1950
1959
English-american author (d. 1959)
1958
Alben Bates was an American professional baseball player who played in the Major League Baseball (MLB) during the early 20th century.
Gardiner Houlgate was an English cricketer who played first-class cricket for Gloucestershire County Cricket Club.
1957
Dois Dewar was a Scottish rugby union player who played as a fly-half and is considered one of the greatest players in the history of Scottish rugby.
A Slovak rabbi who helped rescue thousands of Jews during the Holocaust.
1956
Vicente Trueba was a Spanish cyclist who competed in the Tour de France and other major cycling events.
Hersel Bates was an acclaimed American poet known for his lyrical and introspective works that explored themes of nature and the human experience.
An Italian poet known for his lyrical and introspective works.
1955
Composer dies at 84
Duchess of newcastle, british duchess (born 1872)
1954
Alcée Lamar Fortier was a Louisiana-born poet and playwright who wrote extensively about the state's cultural diversity.
Noted sculptor famous for his public monuments and statues.
Danish-german journalist and author (b. 1869)
Danish writer (born 1869).
1953
Croatian painter and illustrator (b. 1870)
1952
Thelmer Sutton was an American politician who served as a member of the United States House of Representatives from Arkansas.
The youngest brother of Al Capone and a member of the Chicago Outfit.
American painter known for his landscapes and seascapes.
American psychologist and philosopher (b. 1859)
American philosopher and educator; influential thinker. he is the author of "democracy and education" (1916) and "experience and education" (1938), among others.
1951
Spanish historian/lawyer, dies at 85
1950
Successful businessman known for his philanthropy.
1949 - 1940
Famous deaths on June 1st for the celebrities who died in the years 1949 - 1940
1948
Russian-born caricaturist (born 1900)
American musician (born 1914)
1946
Ion Antonescu was a Romanian military officer and politician who served as the Prime Minister and Conducător (Leader) of Romania during World War II.
Romanian politician and field marshal, 43rd prime minster of romania (d. 1946).
1945
Alwin Schronen was a German composer known for his orchestral works.
1943
British actor, whose films include "major barbara," the scarlet pimpernel and "gone with the wind."
Greenley Thomas was a prolific inventor who held numerous patents, including for improvements to the telephone and early radio technology.
Leslie howard was a british actor known for his roles in films such as 'gone with the wind' and 'the petrified forest'.
English-german businessman and philanthropist (b. 1899)
Jewish activist
1942
Composer dies at 53
Czech resistance fighter / czech physician, executed at 50
1941
British novelist known for his series of novels set in the fictional cathedral town of Polchester.
German neurologist and academic (b. 1873)
German neurologist and academic (d. 1941).
British writer (killer & the slain).
1939 - 1930
Famous deaths on June 1st for the celebrities who died in the years 1939 - 1930
1938
Hungarian-german author and playwright (d. 1938)
1936
Wilho Lampi was a Finnish painter known for his landscape and portrait paintings.
1935
Romanian-hungarian general (d. 1857)
Austro-hungarian colonel general (d. 1857)
Composer dies at 64
1934
Malvin Gray Johnson was an African-American painter known for his vibrant and expressive works.
3rd baronet, english colonel and polo player (b. 1867)
1932
American poet associated with modernist literature.
1929 - 1920
Famous deaths on June 1st for the celebrities who died in the years 1929 - 1920
1927
Lizzie Borden was an American journalist and writer who gained notoriety for her alleged involvement in the 1892 murders of her father and stepmother.
Irish historian, philologist, and scholar (b. 1861)
Irish historian (born in 1861)
1926
Composer dies at 64
1925
American politician, 28th vice president of the united states (b. 1854)
1919 - 1910
Famous deaths on June 1st for the celebrities who died in the years 1919 - 1910
1919
German feminist and author. she was one of the first to recognize that gender roles are a result socialization, not biological determinism. she was the daughter of jewish parents and was born in berlin. she married friedrich wilhelm ernst dohm, an actor and editor. they had 5 children.
German feminist and author known for her advocacy for women's rights.
1918
Russian composer known for his orchestral and chamber music compositions.
Composer dies at 32
Composer dies at 83
1912
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.
1910
English surgeon/graphic artist dies at 91
1909 - 1900
Famous deaths on June 1st for the celebrities who died in the years 1909 - 1900
1909
Italian pianist composer and conductor (d. 1909).
1908
American painter (b. 1867)