June 12th famous deaths
List of celebrities and famous people who died on June 12th
2029 - 2020
Famous deaths on June 12th for the celebrities who died in the years 2029 - 2020
2023
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American author and actor
Italian actor and director, (b. 1955)
Comic book artist and author (b. 1930)
Italian businessman and politician, prime minister of italy (b. 1936)
2022
American actor (b. 1931)[61]
Welsh rugby union player (b. 1948)
2020
Delilah Sinclair was a renowned American novelist known for her captivating historical fiction novels.
Deaken Finch was a Canadian politician who served as a member of the Legislative Assembly of Ontario from 1995 to 2003.
Kalyb Takahashi was a renowned Japanese poet known for their minimalist and nature-inspired verse.
Lulia Petrova was a renowned Bulgarian essayist known for her insightful and thought-provoking writings.
2019 - 2010
Famous deaths on June 12th for the celebrities who died in the years 2019 - 2010
2019
![Sylvia Miles]()
Nyc, new york -- actress ("midnight cowboy", "farewell my lovely")
2018
Timothea Donovan was an acclaimed American essayist known for her insightful and thought-provoking writings on social and political issues.
Gerarda Gómez was a Mexican essayist and literary critic who explored themes of identity and social justice.
Leston Bates was a member of the Texas Senate, representing the 21st district from 1983 to 1991.
Known for developing shopping centers and residential communities.
English drummer (b. 1944)
2017
Chuck Thacker was a computer scientist who contributed to the development of the Xerox Alto, the first modern personal computer.
2016
Prominent statistician known for work in time series analysis.
Shamal Gangopadhyay was a renowned Bengali poet and writer known for his lyrical and introspective works.
Sem Segal was a pioneering computer scientist who made significant contributions to the field of artificial intelligence.
Voice of Judy Jetson in The Jetsons.
2015
Gerhart Bauer was an Austrian physicist who made important contributions to the field of solid-state physics and the development of semiconductor devices.
Gilberte Desrochers was a Canadian poet who wrote extensively about the natural world and her Québécois heritage.
Elizeth Teixeira was a Brazilian politician who served as a state deputy for the state of Ceará.
Co-founder of the retail chain Target.
Brazilian journalist, poet, and composer (b. 1946)
2014
Ivy Bethune was an American actress known for her work in film and television.
Algerian footballer (b. 1979)
German journalist and publisher (d. 2014.)
South african-english critic and author (d. 2014).
2013
American race car driver (d. 2013)
Spanish nun (b. 1908)
2012
First woman to win the Nobel Prize in Economics.
Nobel Prize-winning economist known for her work on the commons.
Elanore Ostrom was an American political economist who was awarded the Nobel Memorial Prize in Economic Sciences for her analysis of economic governance, especially the commons.
American political scientist and economist, nobel prize laureate (b. 1933)
Argentinian-french journalist and author (b. 1930)
Danish-german psychoanalyst and author (b. 1917)
Albanian footballer and manager (d. 2012)
Spanish footballer (d. 2012)
Australian judge and politician, 41st attorney general of new south wales (b. 1942)
2011
Canadian bishop (b. 1920)
American singer (the coasters), (d.2011)
2010
Elnoria Fitzgerald was a prominent civil rights activist who fought for racial equality and social justice.
Odesser Rosenblum was a renowned Israeli photographer known for his captivating black-and-white portraits and landscapes.
Brazilian musician and composer who was known for his contributions to Brazilian popular music.
Yardley Pike was a British physicist who made important contributions to the field of nuclear physics.
Mescal Reeves was an American musician and composer who was known for his work in the country and western music genre.
Laval Dubé was a Canadian politician who served as a member of the National Assembly of Quebec.
Luda Eriksson was a Swedish poet known for her nature-inspired and introspective poetry.
American poet and musician associated with the band The Fugs.
American illustrator (d. 2010)
2009 - 2000
Famous deaths on June 12th for the celebrities who died in the years 2009 - 2000
2008
Gunther Stent was a German-born American molecular biologist known for his work on the genetic code.
Welsh footballer and manager (b. 1932)
Czech ice hockey player (d. 2008)
2007
First person to reach the North Pole on foot.
2006
Hungarian-austrian composer and educator (d. 2006)
Australian rugby player, soldier, and pilot (d. 2006).
2nd baron thomson of fleet, canadian businessman and art collector (b. 1923)
Hungarian composer (born 1923)
American first female licensed jockey (born in 1921)
2nd baron thomson, canadian businessman and art collector (born in 1923)
Hungarian composer (born 1923)
Japanese supercentenarian (born 1895)
2005
Ladislaus Szőke was a Hungarian journalist and editor who worked for several prominent Hungarian newspapers.
Jolee Blon was a popular American singer known for her hit song 'Jole Blon'.
Clinton, massachusetts -- nhl right-wing (colorado avalanche).
2003
American actor known for his roles in classic films such as To Kill a Mockingbird, Roman Holiday, and Twelve O'Clock High.
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He was nominated as an american film and stage actor for four oscars. the best actor award went to him for his performance in "to kill a mockingbird" 1962. he was the recipient of the american film institutes life achievement award as well as the kennedy center lifetime achievement in the arts award. he is a handsome, tall man (6'3") …
Renowned journalist known for his investigative reporting.
2002
American fashion designer and businessman. he was a full partner of the firm "maurice rentner", a top manufacturer of women's wear. he was the leader of a $200 million-a-year empire by the 1970s.
American reviewer of children's literature (b. 1915)
2000
Indian actor, director, and producer (b. 1919)
Marathi writer (born 1919)
1999 - 1990
Famous deaths on June 12th for the celebrities who died in the years 1999 - 1990
1999
American novelist and short story writer (b. 1917)
1998
Leo Buscaglia was an American author and motivational speaker known for his books on love and human relationships.
American actress and singer (b. 1922)
1997
Russian singer-songwriter and guitarist (b. 1924)
1996
Scottish producer and director (d. 2011).
Actress (quatermass i, star of my night), is killed at 78
1995
Italian pianist and educator (d. 1995)
American basketball player (b. 1949)
1994
Former wife of O.J. Simpson, whose murder trial gained significant media attention.
Sten Suvio was a Finnish athlete who specialized in the long jump and triple jump.
Renowned leader of the Chabad-Lubavitch movement in Judaism.
Renowned leader of the Chabad-Lubavitch movement in Judaism.
American comedian and actor (born 1949).
Leader lubavitcher (1950-1994), dies at the age of 92
Paleontologist dies at 93
Waiter, killed with oj simpson's wife at 27
Lubavitcher rebbe (born 1902)
1993
Pancho Gonzalez was a Mexican-American poet known for his work exploring Chicano identity and culture.
1992
Eldred Peck was a successful entrepreneur known for his contributions to the retail industry.
Actress (next of kin clinic)
Danish director (lille spejl)
1991
Pioneering female aviator who set multiple speed records in the 1930s.
American actress who appeared in numerous films during the Golden Age of Hollywood.
1990
Alvon Garrett was an American jazz pianist and composer who was active in the 1960s and 1970s.
Italian professional footballer who played as a midfielder for several Italian clubs in the 1940s and 1950s.
Former Prime Minister of Northern Ireland who played a significant role in attempting to reform the region's government.
Baron o'neill of the maine, anglo-irish captain and politician, 4th prime minister of northern ireland (d. 1990)
1989 - 1980
Famous deaths on June 12th for the celebrities who died in the years 1989 - 1980
1989
![Lou Monte]()
New jersey, united states -- singer ("peppino the italian mouse")
Australian public servant (b. 1911)
Composer dies at age 80
1988
Belgian composer, music historian and conservatory director in brussels from 1949 to 1966. his works included operas, symphonies, and ballet music.
1987
Tuvia Bielski was a Jewish partisan leader who, along with his brothers, established a safe haven in the Naliboki forest during World War II, saving the lives of over 1,200 Jews.
1986
At 66, ernie in kovacsland, a combo leader, dies.
Belgian journalist dies at 76
1985
Gleb Struve was a Russian-American literary critic and scholar who specialized in Russian literature.
1984
Renowned Hungarian conductor known for his interpretations of classical music.
1983
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Norma Shearer was a Canadian-American actress who was popular in the 1920s and 1930s.
Hungarian athlete who competed in the 1936 Summer Olympics, winning a gold medal in the 4x400 meter relay.
Canadian-american actress. she was nominated for a best actress oscar. the following films were nominated for oscars: "their own desire,"" "a free soul," and "the barretts of wimpole st."
1982
Austrian-german ethologist and academic, nobel prize laureate (b. 1886)
Osten Johansson was a Swedish athlete who competed in the 1932 Summer Olympics, winning a gold medal in the men's 4x400 meter relay.
British soldier, victoria cross recipient (born 1953)
1981
Evalyn Knapp was an American film actress who appeared in over 50 movies during the 1930s.
1980
Renowned Brazilian composer known for his contributions to classical music.
Former Prime Minister of Japan known for his economic policies.
Former Prime Minister of Japan known for his economic policies.
Renowned statistician known for significant contributions to the field of statistics.
Elzada Simmons was a respected American journalist who covered political and international affairs for several prominent publications.
Lulamae Wilkins was an acclaimed American sculptor known for her abstract and modernist works.
Orilla Bell was a Canadian playwright known for her socially conscious and experimental works.
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American actor known for his role as Doc Adams on the TV series Gunsmoke.
South african-english businessman, founded the butlins company (b. 1899)
Japanese politician, 68th prime minister of japan (d. 1980)
Prime minister of japan (born 1910).
1979 - 1970
Famous deaths on June 12th for the celebrities who died in the years 1979 - 1970
1979
Angelisse Rousseau was a French essayist known for her insightful and influential writings on philosophy and social issues.
1978
Estonian footballer (d. 1978).
Chinese historian, author, and poet (b. 1892)
1977
Yury Pimenov was a Soviet painter known for his depictions of everyday life in the Soviet Union.
Ethne Barnes was a British mathematician who made significant contributions to the field of numerical analysis.
1976
Indian philosopher and scholar (b. 1887)
1975
Zebastian Ritter was a German composer known for his orchestral and chamber music works.
1973
Notable poet whose works continue to inspire readers.
1972
American literary critic and writer who played a major role in the establishment of academic literary criticism in the United States.
Famous for his advocacy for community organizing and writing 'Rules for Radicals.'
Soul Alinsky was a prominent political activist known for community organizing and writing 'Rules for Radicals'.
American literary critic and essayist known for his works on American literature.
Indian writer and documentary filmmaker (b. 1909)
John l lewis, a radical writer, dies at the age of 63.
American essayist and critic, recognized as one the most important literary journalists of his generation.
1969 - 1960
Famous deaths on June 12th for the celebrities who died in the years 1969 - 1960
1969
Influential engineer who contributed to the development of radar technology.
Ukrainian-russian painter and sculptor (b. 1899)
Ukrainian painter (born 1899)
1968
English poet and critic (b. 1893)
Composer dies at 76
1967
A Nicaraguan politician who served as the Vice President of Nicaragua from 1947 to 1950.
1966
German-swiss violin player and conductor (d. 1966).
1965
Zelig Kornblum was a Polish-American painter who worked in a realist style, depicting scenes of everyday life.
Renowned magician known for his innovative illusions and stage performances.
1964
Norwegian novelist and playwright known for his novels 'Growth of the Soil' and 'Victoria'.
Clarence Cannon was a Democratic member of the United States House of Representatives from Missouri, serving from 1923 to 1964.
1963
Lawsen Waller was an American sprinter who won a gold medal in the 4x100 meter relay at the 1924 Summer Olympics.
American soldier and activist (b. 1925)
American civil rights activist (born in 1925).
Irish/british admiral (cape matapan wwii), dies at age 80
1962
English composer and educator (b. 1879)
English composer/pianist (epic march), passes away at 82
1959 - 1950
Famous deaths on June 12th for the celebrities who died in the years 1959 - 1950
1957
American saxophonist, composer, and bandleader (the dorsey brothers and the california ramblers) (b. 1904)
Us orchestra leader dies at 53
![Jimmy Dorsey]()
Shenandoah (pennsylvania) -- orchestra leader (stage show)
1952
Australian politician, 27th premier of victoria (b. 1875)
Cardinal / archbishop de munich dies at 83
1949 - 1940
Famous deaths on June 12th for the celebrities who died in the years 1949 - 1940
1947
Composer dies at age 70
1946
Canadian politician, mayor of montreal (b. 1869)
Japanese field marshal
1944
Pioneering astronomer who made significant discoveries in the field of astrophysics.
Winfield Hutchinson was an American politician who served as a U.S. Representative from Illinois.
German general (d. 1944)
1942
Composer dies at 36
1940
Italian physicist known for his contributions to the field of theoretical physics.
Olney Newhall was an American businessman who founded a successful real estate company in California.
1939 - 1930
Famous deaths on June 12th for the celebrities who died in the years 1939 - 1930
1937
Marshal of soviet union (born in 1893)
1936
Austrian writer known for his satirical works.
Hobart Baker was a decorated military officer known for his service in World War I.
Champion of the french world checker
1932
Dutch lawyer and politician, prime minister of the netherlands (b. 1852)
Dutch secretary of state (1866.88), dies at the age of 79
Prime minister of the netherlands, a dutch politician and lawyer (d. 1932).
1929 - 1920
Famous deaths on June 12th for the celebrities who died in the years 1929 - 1920
1928
Mexicans poet
1922
German politician (kapp putsch 1920), dies at 63
1921
American politician who served as the 31st Governor of Louisiana.
1919 - 1910
Famous deaths on June 12th for the celebrities who died in the years 1919 - 1910
1918
The younger brother of Czar Nicholas II, who was also a journalist and writer.
1917
Venezuelan-american singer-songwriter, pianist, and conductor (b. 1853)
Composer dies at 63
Venezuelan pianist (born 1853)
1912
French economist and academic, nobel prize laureate (b. 1822)
French economist, winner of the nobel peace prize (born in 1822).
1909 - 1900
Famous deaths on June 12th for the celebrities who died in the years 1909 - 1900
1904
Belgian count (born in 1836).