Famous people and celebrities who died on June 7

Welcome to Takemeback.to's page dedicated to remembering the celebrities and famous people who passed away on June 7. 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.

• 1927 Edmund James Flynn

  Canadian lawyer and politician, 10th premier of quebec (b. 1847)

• 1942 Alan Blumlein

  Alan Blumlein was a pioneering British electronics engineer who revolutionized sound recording, television, and radio technologies. He was an extraordinary inventor who held 128 patents and made significant contributions to audio and visual technologies during the early 20th century. His work laid crucial foundations for modern electronic communication systems.

• 1954 Alan Turing

  Alan Turing was a pioneering British mathematician, cryptanalyst, and computer scientist who played a crucial role in breaking Nazi Germany's Enigma code during World War II. He is considered the father of theoretical computer science and artificial intelligence, with his groundbreaking work on computational theory fundamentally shaping modern computing. His tragic personal life, persecuted for his homosexuality, has made him …

• 1956 John Willcock

  Australian politician, 15th premier of western australia (b. 1879)

• 1963 Zasu Pitts

  Actress (wedding march - life with father), who dies at 65

• 1965 Judy Holliday

  Brilliant comedic actress who won an Oscar for her memorable performance in 'Born Yesterday'. She began in theater and quickly transitioned to Hollywood, becoming known for her intelligent portrayal of seemingly ditzy characters.

• 1966 Hans Arp

  German-french poet, abstract painter, and sculptor, known as a pioneer in surrealism, a giant in art history, and a founder of the dada movement.

• 1966 Jean Arp

  Influential German-French sculptor and painter associated with the Dada movement.

• 1967 Dorothy Parker

  American humorist, most well-known for her wit and irreverent style. she was already the most quoted american woman in her 20s. parker wrote short stories, plays and poems, as well as bitchy journalism.

• 1968 Dan Duryea

  Dan Duryea was a prominent American film actor famous for his distinctive roles in film noir and western movies during the 1940s and 1950s, known for playing complex and often villainous characters.

• 1969 Leo Gorcey

  American actor best known for his role in the popular 'Dead End Kids' and 'Bowery Boys' film series. He was a prominent comedic actor in the 1930s and 1940s, known for his distinctive comedic style.

• 1978 Ronald George Wreyford Norrish

  Nobel Prize laureate for their studies of extremely fast chemical reactions, effected by disturbing the equilibrium by means of very short pulses of energy

• 1979 Forrest Carter

  Author of the controversial autobiographical novel 'The Education of Little Tree', which explores Native American identity and culture. Later revealed to be Asa Earl Carter, a former Ku Klux Klan member who reinvented himself as a sympathetic writer.

• 1980 Henry Miller

  Influential American writer known for his novels such as 'Tropic of Cancer'.

• 1981 Kiril Kondrashin

  A prominent Russian conductor of the 20th century, Kondrashin was celebrated for his exceptional interpretations of Russian classical music and leadership of major orchestras like the Moscow Philharmonic.

• 1987 Cahit Zarifoğlu

  Prominent Turkish poet and author known for his significant contributions to modern Turkish literature during the mid-20th century.

• 1987 John Blofeld

  John Blofeld was a prominent British writer and scholar specializing in Eastern philosophy, particularly Taoism. He authored several influential books about Asian spiritual traditions, including 'Taoism: The Road to Immortality'. His writings uniquely captured the mystical landscapes and hermit cultures of early 20th-century China.

• 1992 Bill France

  Founder of NASCAR and its first president, who was instrumental in establishing stock car racing as a major American motorsport.

• 1993 Drazen Petrovic

  Drazen Petrovic was a legendary Croatian-American basketball player for the New Jersey Nets, tragically killed in a car accident, who became an international basketball icon.

• 1994 Dennis Potter

  Renowned British playwright and television screenwriter who revolutionized the medium with innovative narrative techniques, most famously in 'The Singing Detective' and 'Pennies from Heaven'.

• 2001 Víctor Paz Estenssoro

  Prominent Bolivian politician who served as the 52nd President of Bolivia, playing a significant role in the country's political transformation during the mid-20th century.

• 2006 Abu Musab al-Zarqawi

  Jordanian-born terrorist and leader of Al-Qaeda in Iraq, known for his brutal tactics during the Iraq War and responsible for numerous violent attacks against coalition forces and civilians.

• 2008 Jim McKay

  Pioneering Emmy-winning sportscaster who became a legendary figure in television journalism, particularly known for his coverage of sports events and the Munich Olympics tragedy.

• 2008 Rudy Fernandez

  Rudy Fernandez was a prominent Filipino action movie star and producer who dominated Philippine cinema during the 1980s and 1990s, known for his versatile acting and multiple awards.

• 2009 Kenny Rankin

  Kenny Rankin was an accomplished American singer-songwriter known for his smooth vocal style and jazz-influenced pop music. He released several albums across multiple decades and was respected in the music industry for his versatile musical talents.

• 2013 Richard Ramirez

  Notorious serial killer known as 'The Night Stalker' who terrorized California with a series of brutal murders and sexual assaults during the mid-1980s.

• 2013 Pierre Mauroy

  Pierre Mauroy was a prominent French socialist politician who served as Prime Minister of France from 1981 to 1984 under President François Mitterrand. He was also the long-serving mayor of Lille from 1973 to 2001.

• 2015 Christopher Lee

  Legendary British actor renowned for iconic horror roles in Hammer Films, particularly as Dracula. He was a towering figure in cinema with over 130 screen credits and a career spanning multiple genres. Lee was also known for his roles in Lord of the Rings and Star Wars franchises.

• 2023 The Iron Sheik

  Legendary Iranian-American professional wrestler and actor, known for his flamboyant persona and significant impact on professional wrestling during the 1980s.