Famous people and celebrities who died on June 13

Welcome to Takemeback.to's page dedicated to remembering the celebrities and famous people who passed away on June 13. 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.

• 1931 Kitasato Shibasaburō

  Japanese physician and bacteriologist (b. 1851)

• 1938 Charles Edouard Guillaume

  Nobel Prize laureate in recognition of the service he has rendered to precision measurements in Physics by his discovery of anomalies in nickel steel alloys

• 1948 Osamu Dazai

  Renowned Japanese novelist known for influential works like 'No Longer Human', a key figure in post-war Japanese literature who explored themes of alienation and existential despair.

• 1972 Georg von Békésy

  MED - Hungarian biophysicist and academic, nobel prize laureate (b. 1899)

• 1977 Matthew Garber

  British child actor best known for his role in the classic Disney film Mary Poppins alongside Julie Andrews. He tragically died young at the age of 21 from pancreatitis.

• 1979 Demetrio Stratos

  Experimental musician and vocalist known for his innovative vocal techniques and research into human voice possibilities.

• 1980 Walter Rodney

  Renowned Guyanese historian, political activist, and scholar who was assassinated in 1980, known for his influential work on African and Caribbean history.

• 1986 Benny Goodman

  Benny Goodman was a legendary jazz clarinetist and bandleader who revolutionized American music during the swing era. Known as the 'King of Swing', he played a pivotal role in popularizing big band jazz and breaking racial barriers in music. His Carnegie Hall concert in 1938 was a landmark moment in jazz history.

• 1987 Geraldine Page

  Renowned American stage and film actress who was a prominent interpreter of Tennessee Williams' plays. She won an Oscar for Best Actress in 1986 for her role in 'The Trip to Bountiful' and received eight Academy Award nominations throughout her distinguished career. Page was widely considered one of the most talented dramatic actresses of her generation.

• 1989 Fran Allison

  Fran Allison was a pioneering American television personality best known for her work with the beloved puppet show 'Kukla, Fran and Ollie', which was groundbreaking in early television entertainment.

• 1993 Deke Slayton

  American astronaut who was part of NASA's Mercury Seven and flew on the historic Apollo-Soyuz Test Project in 1975, marking the first joint space mission between the United States and Soviet Union.

• 1993 Gérard Côté

  Prominent Canadian long-distance runner who was a significant figure in Quebec's athletic history during the mid-20th century.

• 1994 Nadia Gray

  French-Romanian actress known for her roles in European cinema, particularly in comedic and provocative films of the 1950s and 1960s.

• 1998 Reg Smythe

  Creator of the iconic comic strip 'Andy Capp', which became internationally recognized for its humorous portrayal of working-class British life.

• 1998 Lucio Costa

  Influential Brazilian urban planner and architect who was the primary designer of Brasília, Brazil's modernist capital city. His innovative urban design revolutionized city planning in the mid-20th century.

• 2003 Malik Meraj Khalid

  Pakistani lawyer and politician who served as Prime Minister of Pakistan during a critical period of the country's political history.

• 2005 David Diamond

  David Diamond was a prominent American composer and music educator known for his significant contributions to 20th-century classical music. He composed numerous symphonies, chamber works, and received critical acclaim for his compositional style.

• 2005 Alvaro Cunhal

  Alvaro Cunhal was a prominent Portuguese communist politician who led the Portuguese Communist Party for decades and played a crucial role in Portugal's political transformation during and after the Carnation Revolution.

• 2005 Lane Smith

  Accomplished American actor known for diverse roles in film and television, with a career spanning several decades before his death in 2005.

• 2006 Charles Haughey

  Duplicate record of Charles Haughey

• 2008 Tim Russert

  Influential American television journalist and political commentator who served as moderator of NBC's Meet the Press from 1991 until his unexpected death in 2008.

• 2012 Roger Garaudy

  French philosopher and intellectual who transitioned from communism to controversial anti-Zionist perspectives, known for his provocative writings challenging historical narratives.

• 2012 William S. Knowles

  Nobel Prize laureate for their work on chirally catalysed hydrogenation reactions

• 2012 Mehdi Hassan

  Legendary Pakistani ghazal singer widely considered the 'King of Ghazal', renowned for his soulful and classical vocal style in South Asian music.

• 2013 David Deutsch

  David Deutsch is a pioneering theoretical physicist who made groundbreaking contributions to quantum computation and quantum theory. He is renowned for developing the many-worlds interpretation of quantum mechanics and is considered one of the founders of quantum computing. His work has profoundly influenced our understanding of quantum systems and parallel universes.

• 2013 Sam Most

  Sam Most was a pioneering jazz flutist known for his innovative style and collaborations with legendary jazz musicians. He was a significant figure in the jazz scene, recording for Xanadu Records and working with prominent artists like Buddy Rich and Teddy Wilson.

• 2014 Chuck Noll

  Legendary NFL coach who led the Pittsburgh Steelers to four Super Bowl victories during the 1970s, establishing the team as a dynasty in professional football.

• 2014 Gyula Grosics

  Gyula Grosics was a legendary Hungarian footballer known as the 'Black Panther', who was a key goalkeeper for the famous Hungarian national team of the 1950s.

• 2021 Ned Beatty

  Acclaimed American character actor known for memorable roles in films like 'Deliverance', 'Network', and 'Superman II'. He appeared in over 70 plays before his Hollywood breakthrough and was renowned for his versatile acting abilities.

• 2023 Cormac McCarthy

  Pulitzer Prize-winning American novelist known for masterpieces like 'The Road' and 'No Country for Old Men'. He was one of the most influential writers of his generation.