June 8th famous deaths
List of celebrities and famous people who died on June 8th
2029 - 2020
Famous deaths on June 8th for the celebrities who died in the years 2029 - 2020
2023
American minister and broadcaster, founded the christian broadcasting network
2022
Portuguese-born british visual artist (d. 2022)
2020
Innocent Nkurunziza was a former President of Burundi who played a significant role in the country's politics.
Former President of Burundi.
2019 - 2010
Famous deaths on June 8th for the celebrities who died in the years 2019 - 2010
2019
Brazilian heavy metal musician (b. 1971)
2018
Renowned chef, author, and television personality who hosted the travel and food shows 'Anthony Bourdain: No Reservations' and 'Parts Unknown'.
Janthony Bourdain was a renowned American chef, author, and television personality who explored the world's cuisines and cultures.
Cloria Bourdain was an American journalist, author, and television personality who was known for her work in food and travel journalism.
Anthonee Bourdain was a renowned American chef, author, and television personality who also founded several successful food-related businesses.
Anthonyjames Bourdain was an American chef, author, and television personality who was known for his travel and food shows.
Noted Hungarian poet and translator.
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Eunice Gayson was an English actress known for being the first Bond girl in the James Bond films.
Israeli painter known for his vibrant and expressive artworks.
2017
Greek cook (b. 1934)
2015
Pioneering chemist known for her contributions to the field of organic chemistry.
Cambodian commander and politician (b. 1932)
2014
Josselyne Heller was a French actress who appeared in numerous films and television shows throughout her career.
Gladys Engel Lang was an American communication scholar who made important contributions to the field of mass communication research.
Prince katsura of japan (b. 1948)
Parapsychologist and academic from poland-american chemist (d. 2014).
2013
Contributed significantly to the field of condensed matter physics.
Israeli critic, writer, and publicist. kaniuk is a prolific writer and is known for being provocative. he is also one of israel's most popular authors.
Indonesian politician, 5th first spouse of indonesia (b. 1942)
American soldier and politician, 69th governor of massachusetts (d. 2013)
2012
Pioneer in computer graphics and artificial intelligence.
Lebanese journalist, academic, and politician (b. 1926)
New zealand-australian mathematician and academic (b. 1940)
2011
Rayhana Haque was a renowned Bangladeshi poet known for her lyrical and introspective works.
Former Prime Minister of Solomon Islands from 1997 to 2000.
A Japanese martial artist and founder of the Shotokan Karate-Do Yasuo-Kai organization.
Nobel Prize-winning chemist recognized for his research on the structure and function of biological molecules.
Corwin Hansch was a chemist known for his work in quantitative structure-activity relationships.
2010
Greek politician who served as Minister of National Defense and Minister of National Economy.
Greek actor and director of theater (born 1932).
2009 - 2000
Famous deaths on June 8th for the celebrities who died in the years 2009 - 2000
2009
Gabonese politician and lieutenant president of gabon (d.2009)
Mirko Čolić was a Serbian physicist who made significant contributions to the field of nuclear physics.
Gabonese lieutenant and politician, president of gabon (d. 2009)
American actor (born 1982).
2008
Innovative businessman with a strong track record of success.
Famous Romani musician and composer.
Tauno Marttinen was a Finnish composer known for his orchestral and chamber works.
2007
Aden Abdullah Osman Daar was a Somali politician and writer who became the first President of Somalia.
First President of Somalia.
American pragmatic, postanalytic philosopher (born 1931).
Swedish speedway racing driver (born 1977).
2006
Bjorn Wiinblad was a Danish painter, designer, and artist known for his whimsical and colorful style.
Egyptian monk, theologian, and author (b. 1919)
American illustrator and publisher, co-founded the rip off press (d. 2006)
American actor (born 1931).
Coptic orthodox monk (born 1919).
2004
A Soviet-Russian writer known for her novels and short stories that depicted the lives of ordinary people in the Soviet Union.
American baseball player (born in 1938).
American astrophysicist and academic (b. 1930)
2003
Welsh darts player (born 1940)
2002
Renowned poet celebrated for his evocative verses.
2001
Millicent Carey McIntosh was an American physicist who made significant contributions to the field of nuclear physics.
American producer and director (d. 2001).
2000
French novelist, french writer, and erotic storyteller.
Donne Pearce was a British poet and academic who was known for his lyrical and meditative poetry.
American poet known for her works on nature and spirituality.
American political cartoonist (born 1948).
1999 - 1990
Famous deaths on June 8th for the celebrities who died in the years 1999 - 1990
1998
Tauno Aaltonen was a Finnish politician who served as a member of the Parliament of Finland.
German mathematician and archaeologist (d. 1998)
Nigerian general and politician, 10th president of nigeria (b. 1943)
President of nigeria (born 1943).
1997
Noted astronomer who made significant contributions to the study of variable stars.
Nigerian writer famous for his imaginative and folklore-inspired novels.
American chemist and academic (b. 1948)
1996
Gildo Masetti was an Italian football player who played as a midfielder.
Soviet poet known for his lyrical works.
Politician dies at 79
Animal imitator dies at 88
Canadian-american actor. he was the youngest of five children and the son of a canadian soldier officer. the family moved frequently. he set out to play hockey, but he ended up with 56 facial stitches after sustaining injuries from hockey and other adventures.
Actor (bullseye. dark places. witchcraft), dies aged 70
1995
Renowned for his contributions to the field of numerical analysis and computing.
American journalist and editor known for his investigative reporting.
President of argentina (1966-70).
Singer, dies at 76
Peer dies at 69
1994
Renowned biologist known for her work on plant genetics.
Ahmad Fardid was an influential Iranian philosopher who introduced the concept of 'Westoxification' and had a significant impact on Iranian intellectual discourse.
1993
Gladys Hobby was an American microbiologist who made important contributions to the development of antibiotics and the understanding of bacterial resistance.
American entertainer (born 1945)
1992
Egyptian writer/publicist, killed
Entrepreneur (mci), dies at 64
Entertainer dies at 51
1991
Contributed to the development of X-ray crystallography.
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Dutch actress moon in the gutter
Jockey dies from cancer at the age of 43. he commits suicide using a gun.
1990
President of consulate of ecuador (1976-1979)
President of costa rica (1948-1949, 53-58 and 70-74)
1989 - 1980
Famous deaths on June 8th for the celebrities who died in the years 1989 - 1980
1989
A Polish theatre director and politician who served as the Minister of Culture and Art in Poland from 1981 to 1985.
Oakes Plimpton was an American physicist who made contributions to the development of nuclear physics and the study of cosmic rays.
1988
Zale Parry was a professional boxer who held the world middleweight championship from 1946 to 1948.
Edye Luckman was an American football player who played as a center in the National Football League during the 1940s.
Entertainer
Actor (boardwalk)
Broadcaster
1987
A Polish composer and music critic, known for his orchestral and chamber works.
Greek collector and gallerist (born 1907).
Drummer (luther vandross) commits suicide at 33
1984
Tibor Mende was a Hungarian poet who was known for his lyrical and introspective works.
English composer and academic (b. 1895)
1983
A Brazilian footballer who played as a midfielder and was part of the Brazilian national team that won the 1938 and 1950 World Cups.
1982
Soma Chattopadhyay was an Indian politician and a member of the Communist Party of India (Marxist).
American baseball player and coach (d. 1982)
American baseball player (b. 1906)
At 75, a us baseball pitcher dies
1980
German stage actor, singer and socialist; leading interpreter for roles created by dramatist bertolt brecht; tortured in the wwii by the gestapo
1979 - 1970
Famous deaths on June 8th for the celebrities who died in the years 1979 - 1970
1979
A German general and intelligence officer who served in the Nazi Germany and later worked for the West German government.
Composer dies at 61
Producer/playwright (20 questions), dies at 79
1977
Ettel Ritter was a German physicist who made contributions to the field of atomic and nuclear physics.
American author known for her controversial novel 'Peyton Place'.
1976
Norwegian zoologist and comparative psychologist (d. 1976)
1975
Murray Leinster was an American writer of science fiction and alternate history.
Author (time tunnel, land of giants), is killed at 78
1973
Theophil Karg-Bebenburg was a German composer and conductor who is known for his orchestral and chamber music works.
German political figure, wife of Hermann Göring.
Composer dies at 76
1972
Sulo Vuolijoki was a prominent Finnish writer and playwright known for his works that explored social and political themes.
American singer and bandleader (oklahoma city blue devils), (d. 1972).
1971
Pal Jávor was a Hungarian physicist who made contributions to the development of nuclear physics and particle accelerators.
American author and playwright (b. 1898)
1970
Edith Finch was a British novelist best known for her novels 'The Pursuit of Love' and 'Love in a Cold Climate'.
Renowned psychologist known for his hierarchy of needs theory.
Abraham Maslow was a renowned psychologist known for his hierarchy of needs theory.
1969 - 1960
Famous deaths on June 8th for the celebrities who died in the years 1969 - 1960
1969
American actor who acted in over 70 films in just 35 years. he was the son of a country doctor and majored in music at college. after a performance in college's production, he was given a screen test. this led to his acting career. he was one of hollywood's most prominent actors and signed a long-term mgm contract. he was …
Sri lankan politician and diplomat (b. 1885)
1968
Italian race car driver (d. 1968)
American illustrator and author (d. 1968).
1967
Gomer Edwin was a chemist known for his work on the chemistry of natural products.
Composer dies at 74
1966
Legendary baseball pitcher known for his exceptional curveball.
Slovenian academic and geographer (d. 1966).
1965
Italian politician (b. 1884)
Italian fascist (born 1884)
1964
Edman Kempton was an American professional baseball player who played in the Major League Baseball as an outfielder.
Tison Hale was an American football player who played in the National Football League (NFL) for the Chicago Cardinals and the Green Bay Packers.
Gerri Santoro was a women's rights activist known for her tragic death, which became a symbol in the fight for reproductive rights.
1963
A Polish novelist and playwright, known for his satirical and humorous works.
Oaks Ames was an American football player who played as a halfback in the National Football League.
1962
Oney Scruggs was an American professional baseball player who played in the Major League Baseball as an outfielder.
1960
Osceola McKane was an American professional baseball player who played in the Negro Leagues during the early 20th century.
1959 - 1950
Famous deaths on June 8th for the celebrities who died in the years 1959 - 1950
1959
English race car driver (d. 1959)
1958
Wilho Ilmari was a Finnish entrepreneur who founded one of the largest furniture companies in the Nordic countries.
Willett Gould was an American professional baseball player who played in the Major League Baseball as an outfielder.
Arty Irvin was an American professional baseball player who played in the Major League Baseball from 1910 to 1920.
Osten Osen was a Norwegian politician who served as a member of the Storting, the Norwegian parliament, from 1945 to 1949.
Drury Gallagher was an American professional baseball player who played in the Major League Baseball during the early 20th century.
1957
Sten Selander was a Swedish poet and literary critic.
1956
Canadian politician who served as a member of the Canadian House of Commons.
Blease Cole was an American professional baseball player who played in the Major Leagues from 1910 to 1920.
Alfonsa Laurencin was a French novelist and playwright who was part of the Parisian literary circle in the early 20th century.
French painter and sculptor (b. 1883)
1954
At 41, a british mathematician (turing) commits suicide.
1953
Actor (39 steps mandy, at dawn we die), is killed at 68
1952
A South African botanist who made significant contributions to the study of the flora of southern Africa.
1951
German ss officer (b. 1892)
Canadian physician, general, and politician, 18th lieutenant governor of quebec (b. 1874)
Canadian politician and military officer (born in 1874)
1950
An Israeli historian who specialized in the history of the Land of Israel during the Second Temple period and the early Rabbinic period.
Austrian philosopher and sociologist who developed a corporatist theory of society.
German physicist who made contributions to the field of quantum mechanics.
1949 - 1940
Famous deaths on June 8th for the celebrities who died in the years 1949 - 1940
1949
German composer, conductor, pianist, and music theorist, best known for his tone poems and operas.
Maximilian Kochmann was a German physicist who made contributions to the field of quantum mechanics.
1948
Maize Hirshfeld was a renowned American painter known for her vibrant and impressionistic landscapes.
Polish philosopher who specialized in the philosophy of science and logic.
Composer dies at 69
1945
Polish-german soldier and politician (b. 1903)
Polish-german politician and businessman (d. 1945).
1944
Birt Bell was an American professional baseball player who played in the Major Leagues from 1903 to 1912.
1943
English cricketer who played first-class cricket for Somerset County Cricket Club.
1942
Josabeth Heymann was a German painter known for her portraits and genre scenes.
Denman Fink was an American architect known for his work in the Mediterranean Revival style.
American painter known for his landscapes and seascapes.
1941
Birl Sawyer was an American painter known for his landscape and portrait paintings.
1940
Borden Cahill was an American professional baseball player who played in the Major Leagues from 1893 to 1903.
Swedish politician who served as a member of the Riksdag from 1921 to 1940.
Us composer dies at 69
1939 - 1930
Famous deaths on June 8th for the celebrities who died in the years 1939 - 1930
1937
Clarence Jewett was an American professional baseball player who played in the Major Leagues from 1893 to 1903.
Geologist known for his studies on the geology of the Appalachian Mountains.
American professional baseball player who played in the late 19th century.
1933
Brazilian composer and conductor.
1929 - 1920
Famous deaths on June 8th for the celebrities who died in the years 1929 - 1920
1929
Canadian businessman who played a key role in developing the Eaton's retail chain.
Canadian-american playwright and poet (d. 1929).
1924
George Mallory was a British mountaineer who took part in the first three British expeditions to Mount Everest in the early 1920s.
English lieutenant and mountaineer
English mountaineer and explorer (d. 1924)
1919 - 1910
Famous deaths on June 8th for the celebrities who died in the years 1919 - 1910
1919
Danish composer (d. 1919).
1913
Emily davison was a militant feminist suffragette who fought to ensure women's equality in britain. she was sentenced to nine years in prison and forced-fed 49 more times.
1909 - 1900
Famous deaths on June 8th for the celebrities who died in the years 1909 - 1900
1908
Composer dies at 66
1906
Composer dies at 65
1904
A Swedish poet and translator, known for his translations of classical Greek and Roman literature.