June 19th famous deaths
List of celebrities and famous people who died on June 19th
2019 - 2010
Famous deaths on June 19th for the celebrities who died in the years 2019 - 2010
2010American pro basketball player, the 7-foot-7 inch NBA center was born in Sudan as a Dinka tribesman to play basketball. During 11 seasons, he blocked more shots per minutes than any other player in league history. He was part of four teams.
Baron Quinton English philosopher and physician (d. 2010).
2009 - 2000
Famous deaths on June 19th for the celebrities who died in the years 2009 - 2000
2009Japanese supercentenarian (Born 1895)
Bengali journalist (Born 1934)
American basketball player (Born 1930).
French-Israeli journalist, author (d. 2007.)
1999 - 1990
Famous deaths on June 19th for the celebrities who died in the years 1999 - 1990
1997![Olga Georges-Picot]()
French family noted, the daughter of a Chinese ambassador. She modeled in Paris, appeared in 18 films and did some television. There is no mention of her marriage date on the civil records. However, La Lettre des comA(c), No.1 shows a relationship with Jean Sobiesky from 1966 to 1970.
American singer and guitarist (d. 1997)
At 70, a businessman dies
At 63, a plant scientist dies
Opera director dies at 78
Composer dies at 91
American businessman (Born 1927).
Soldier, dies at 82
Born in Burma as a British citizen, he is a military commander and author. He was an honored war hero when he served in military during WW II. His 1955 romance with Princess Margaret brought him to public attention. The relationship ended because he was not considered a suitable suitor.
Artist dies at 67
At 79, a POW escaper/writer dies
Opera singer / director, dies at 71
Financier dies at 75
Bookseller dies at 82
Test Pilot dies at 92
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He was an English playwright, novelist, and poet. His best-known work is Lord of the Flies. In 1980, he was awarded the Booker Prize in Literature for his novel Rites of Passage. This book became his sea trilogy, To the Ends of the Earth.
Wimbledon champion tennis (Wimbledon 1924-26), dies at 96
US actress (Shane)
1989 - 1980
Famous deaths on June 19th for the celebrities who died in the years 1989 - 1980
1989Newspaper columnist dies at the age of 80.
Canadian biochemist and academic
American politician and educator (d. 1988).
Composer dies at 83
French film actor and comedian, he tried to be candidate for French presidence without success.
1st pick of Celtics, suffers fatal cocaine-induced seizure
French comic dies at 41
Artificial heart recipient dies in Louisville, Kentucky, at the age of 59
US painter dies at 75
Composer dies at 88
1979 - 1970
Famous deaths on June 19th for the celebrities who died in the years 1979 - 1970
1979American founder of marriage counseling (Born 1888).
Iranian activist and sociologist (d. 1977).
English founder of Girl Guide (Born 1889).
American gangster (Born 1908)
1969 - 1960
Famous deaths on June 19th for the celebrities who died in the years 1969 - 1960
1968American Catholic Prelate (Born 1898).
Composer dies at 59
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Comedy (Show) dies at 79
Canadian biochemist (insulin) dies at 72
United States -- Director (7th Heaven and Strange Cargo), died at 69
1959 - 1950
Famous deaths on June 19th for the celebrities who died in the years 1959 - 1950
1956German poet / writer dies at 82
NYC: 1st US civil executed for spying at 37
American spy convicted (Born 1915).
German singer and operatic baritone. His voice was admired for its beautiful tone, which was admired in Verdi roles. He studied in Frankfurt, Berlin and Hamburg. His debut in "Lohengrin" (1915) was in Hamburg. He had also performed in Chicago (1927-1928).
Greek poet (Born 1884)
1949 - 1940
Famous deaths on June 19th for the celebrities who died in the years 1949 - 1940
1949Famous Muslim philosopher (Born 1885).
Typographer/co-founder (SDAP), died at 84
At 65, a Zen teacher dies in Seoul County, Korea
French musician and a major film composer in the 1930s. His soundtracks, which were simple and subtle, were noted for their mood-enhancing abilities. He worked with Rene Clair, Julien Duvivier, and other important filmmakers of that era. His recordings include "Pays du Scalp", 1929, "Easter Island," 34, and "We Live in Two Worlds," 37.
1939 - 1930
Famous deaths on June 19th for the celebrities who died in the years 1939 - 1930
1939Social worker (US Children Bureau), who dies at 60
Scottish author (Born 1860)
Scottish writer (Dear Brutus / Peter Pan).
South African writer
1929 - 1920
Famous deaths on June 19th for the celebrities who died in the years 1929 - 1920
1922Dutch Astronomer dies at 71
The 19th Yokozuna, a Japanese sumo wrestler (Born 1874)
Mexican poet (Born 1888).
1919 - 1910
Famous deaths on June 19th for the celebrities who died in the years 1919 - 1910
1915Russian composer (Oresteia) dies at 58
1909 - 1900
Famous deaths on June 19th for the celebrities who died in the years 1909 - 1900
1903Roman Catholic archbishop (Born in 1832).
English historian dies at 69
Monaco royalty, who ascended to the the throne on July 12, 2005 in a ceremony scheduled to begin at 7:00 PM local time. He is known as Prince Albert II.