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List of celebrities and famous people who died on June 18th

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2029 - 2020

Famous deaths on June 18th for the celebrities who died in the years 2029 - 2020

2023

2022

2020

  • Made significant contributions to the study of black holes.

  • Vera Lynn was a beloved singer known as the 'Forces' Sweetheart' during World War II.

2019 - 2010

Famous deaths on June 18th for the celebrities who died in the years 2019 - 2010

2019

  • Prominent figure in international diplomacy.

  • Pioneering researcher in the field of biotechnology with numerous breakthrough discoveries.

  • Innovative fashion designer known for creating unique and stylish clothing.

  • Known for advocating for environmental policies.

  • Acclaimed playwright known for her thought-provoking dramas.

2018

2016

  • Indian educationist, founder and chancellor of sathyabama university (b. 1931)

2015

  • Pioneering playwright whose plays continue to be performed globally.

  • Renowned physicist who made significant contributions to quantum mechanics.

  • Physicist known for contributions to quantum mechanics.

  • Influential playwright known for pushing boundaries in theater.

  • Acclaimed author of several best-selling novels.

2014

  • Inventor of Kevlar

  • Invented Kevlar, a strong and heat-resistant synthetic fiber.

  • Stephanie Kwolek was an American chemist known for inventing Kevlar.

  • Inventor of Kevlar, a strong synthetic fiber used in various applications, including bulletproof vests.

  • American composer and musician. he was a pianist, but he wasn't known for his ability to play the piano. his forte was arrangements for quartets. he was an author and wrote modern jazz books that musicians could use.

2013

  • Known for his investigative journalism and coverage of the Iraq War.

  • Buford Hayse Pusser, also known as Buford the Bull, was a professional wrestler and actor.

  • Known for his investigative journalism and reporting on the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan.

  • Known for his investigative journalism and reporting on the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan.

  • Canadian lawyer and politician, 26th lieutenant governor of british columbia (b. 1924)

2012

2011

2010

  • Nobel Prize-winning Portuguese author known for his unique writing style.

  • Esteemed scientist known for groundbreaking research in the field of physics.

  • Pioneering researcher in the field of genetics.

  • Famous for his witty and satirical plays

  • Jozee Saramago was a Portuguese writer and recipient of the 1998 Nobel Prize in Literature.

2009 - 2000

Famous deaths on June 18th for the celebrities who died in the years 2009 - 2000

2008

  • French actor, screenwriter, editor and film director. he directed his first film in 1934. after that, he went on to have a long career both as a writer and director. his 1946 film la symphonie pastorale, about a protestant minister, won the palme d'or at cannes film festival. his 1960 film maigret tend un pia'ge, which was about a protestant …

  • American illustrator and author (d. 2008).

  • German sculptor (d. 2008)

  • French actor, director, and screenwriter (d. 2008)

  • Japanese actor (born in 1984).

2007

2006

2005

2003

2002

  • American baseball announcer (born in 1924)

2000

1999 - 1990

Famous deaths on June 18th for the celebrities who died in the years 1999 - 1990

1999

1998

  • Renowned Russian mathematician known for her work in algebraic geometry.

  • American actor and tenor (b. 1908)

1997

  • German-Soviet politician and human rights activist.

  • Ukrainian-german academic and author (d. 1997).

1996

  • Renowned Quidditch player who played for the Wimbourne Wasps.

  • Fictional character in the Harry Potter series, known for his loyalty and bravery.

  • Estonian-soviet military pilot and politician (d. 1996)

  • Farmer dies at 84

  • French journalist covering the tour de france, 49 times. he was also the main cyclist writer at l'a%0quipe, a daily newspaper.

1995

1994

1993

  • American author known for his mystery novels.

  • American activist and businessman oscar wilde founded the oscar wilde bookshop

1992

1991

  • Joan Caulfield

    American actress and former model. she was a blonde, wide-eyed beauty who played wholesome roles in light films of 1940s. tv also featured the series "my favorite husband" 1953-1955, and "sally" 1957-1958.

1989 - 1980

Famous deaths on June 18th for the celebrities who died in the years 1989 - 1980

1989

1987

  • Izzabell Dupont was a French impressionist painter who gained recognition for her vibrant landscapes.

  • American astrologer. he was born to a wealthy professional family and received his bachelor's degree at case western reserve university. he was tall and athletic. he loved sailing and all that it involved, participating in races and making improvements to boats and sails. his passions included mountain biking, climbing and gardening.

1986

  • Renowned for her research on plant genetics.

  • Gleb Wataghin was a prominent Russian-Brazilian physicist who made significant contributions to the field of quantum mechanics.

  • Pioneering chemist who made significant contributions to the field of organic chemistry.

  • American journalist (b. 1921)

1985

  • Bryn Jones was a talented footballer who played for several top clubs.

  • French poster designer (born 1892)

1984

  • American radio talk show host (born 1934).

1983

  • Glema Gershwin was a pioneering computer scientist who made significant contributions to the field of artificial intelligence.

1982

  • Djuna Barnes was an American writer and artist best known for her novel Nightwood, which has become a classic of lesbian literature.

  • German actor, who has appeared in over 100 films. his greatest accomplishments were on the stage. he began his career on stage and screen in germany in 1935. his steady progress was evident when he was deported from hungary in 1944, for unknown political reasons. with his "the devil's general", he was an international star and one of the most …

  • German-austrian actor and director (b. 1915)

  • Director (banco ambrosiano), hangs him

  • Director (banco ambrosiano), hangs him

1981

1980

  • He was a former french road cycling racer. in 1930 and 32, he won the tour de france. he was born twelve days after antonin mage.

  • English director and screenwriter (d. 1980)

  • French cyclist (born 1904)

  • English screenwriter and director (d. 1980).

1979 - 1970

Famous deaths on June 18th for the celebrities who died in the years 1979 - 1970

1979

  • Belmont Rockefeller was a prominent American politician and member of the influential Rockefeller family.

  • Mexican playwright considered one of the pioneers of modern Mexican theater.

1978

  • Aribelle Dupont was a French impressionist painter who captured the beauty of the French countryside.

  • Felicie Duval was a French astronomer who made contributions to the study of variable stars.

  • American physician and author (b. 1884)

  • American physician (born 1884)

1977

  • Ali Shariati was an Iranian sociologist and Islamic thinker who played a significant role in the Iranian Revolution.

1975

  • Fitz Hugh Ludlow was an American paleontologist known for his work on fossil mammals.

  • Czech-born german and israeli jewish philosopher (born 1883).

  • Saudi prince beheaded in riyadh shopping centre parking lot to kill his uncle, the king

1974

1973

1972

1971

  • Russian-swiss chemist and academic, nobel prize laureate (b. 1889)

  • Talented American singer and actress known for her sultry voice.

  • American playwright known for his works in the early 20th century.

  • Nyc, new york -- actor. (force of evil key largo kim, sellout).

1969 - 1960

Famous deaths on June 18th for the celebrities who died in the years 1969 - 1960

1969

  • Hobart Lewis was a respected journalist and war correspondent during the mid-20th century.

1968

  • Nikolaus Falkenhorst was a German military officer who served as the commander of the German forces in Norway during World War II.

1967

  • Chadwin Wilkins was a renowned scientist who made significant contributions to the field of quantum mechanics.

  • Known for his work on the nature of scientific theories and the scientific method.

  • Italian race car driver (b. 1937)

  • Swiss racing driver (born 1942)

  • Italian racing driver (born 1937).

1965

1964

1963

1962

  • Xayne Sinclair was a prolific inventor who held numerous patents for innovative technologies.

  • Caisyn Fitzgerald was an American inventor who held several patents for innovative mechanical devices.

  • Herberth Müller was a German photographer who specialized in landscape and architectural photography.

  • Hyatt Frost was a renowned biologist known for his contributions to the field of genetics.

  • At 82, swiss conductor/composer (bruckner) dies

1959 - 1950

Famous deaths on June 18th for the celebrities who died in the years 1959 - 1950

1959

  • American actress, descendant of a nine-generation theatrical family. at 12 she made her stage debut and was a star in american theater. by 1906, her strong voice and royal command were recognizable. in 1900, she was 21 years old when she made her first movie. she won the oscar for best supporting actress for "none but the lonely heart" at …

  • American actress (b. 1879)

  • Actress (none other than the lonely), who dies at 79

1955

1954

  • British politician who served as a Member of Parliament.

1952

  • Felicie Faure was a French politician and feminist who served as a member of the Chamber of Deputies.

  • Russian chess player dies at 63

1950

  • English mathematician who made contributions to the theory of statistics.

1949 - 1940

Famous deaths on June 18th for the celebrities who died in the years 1949 - 1940

1949

1948

  • English-australian politician, 31st premier of tasmania (b. 1891)

1947

1945

1943

1942

1941

  • American journalist and artist known for her avant-garde illustrations and writings.

1939 - 1930

Famous deaths on June 18th for the celebrities who died in the years 1939 - 1930

1939

1938

  • Hazen S. Pingree was an American entrepreneur who founded the Hazen S. Pingree Company, a shoe manufacturing business.

1937

1936

1935

1934

1929 - 1920

Famous deaths on June 18th for the celebrities who died in the years 1929 - 1920

1928

  • Norwegian scientist and polar explorer. he was the first to navigate the northwest passage. in 1911, he discovered the south pole and was the first person to record and reach it. three days after byrd's flight expedition, he flew in a dirigible over the north pole and arrived there on 5/12/1926.

  • Norwegian pole explorer

1926

1925

  • Rodert LaFollette was a Republican U.S. Senator from Wisconsin and a leading progressive reformer.

  • Ettel Lilien was a Polish-Jewish poet who wrote in Yiddish and explored themes of Jewish identity and the immigrant experience.

1922

1921

1919 - 1910

Famous deaths on June 18th for the celebrities who died in the years 1919 - 1910

1917

  • Romanian critic and politician, 23rd prime minister of romania (b. 1840)

  • Romanian politician and philosopher 23rd prime minster of romania

1916

  • He was the first german world war i pilot to achieve this feat. he was a pioneer in fighter aviation. it is often incorrectly believed that he won the first aerial victory with a synchronized gun. he was the first to win the pour le merite and was also awarded it alongside oswald boelcke. his name is synonymous with the …

  • At 67, the german chief general of staff dies

1911

1909 - 1900

Famous deaths on June 18th for the celebrities who died in the years 1909 - 1900

1909

1905

  • Italian brigand, also known as donatello and sometimes donatelli. he was originally a bourbon soldier. later he served in the army of giuseppe garibaldi. he formed an army of 2 000 men shortly after the italian unification. this was the most powerful and fearsome band in southern italy, and the most formidable leader for the bourbon side. his guerrilla tactics …

1902

  • British author and satirist, best known for his novel 'Erewhon' and his satirical works.

  • British author and satirist, best known for his novel 'Erewhon' and his satirical works.

1901

  • Hazen Pingree was an American businessman and politician who served as the Mayor of Detroit and was known for his progressive policies.

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