Famous people and celebrities who died on June 25

Welcome to Takemeback.to's page dedicated to remembering the celebrities and famous people who passed away on June 25. 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.

• 1876 George Custer

  Famous for his role in the American Indian Wars and Battle of the Little Bighorn.

• 1906 Stanford White

  American architect, best known for designing the original madison square garden. gambrill & richardson was where he trained as a draftsman from 1872 to 1878. he joined charles mckim and william mead in 1879 to form mckim, mead and white, which was one of the most influential and prominent architectural firms in america. he was a renaissance or classical architect, …

• 1912 Lawrence Alma-Tadema

  Lawrence Alma-Tadema was a Dutch painter known for his classical subjects and meticulous attention to detail.

• 1916 Thomas Eakins

  Thomas Eakins was an American realist painter, photographer, and sculptor who is widely regarded as one of the most important artists in American art history.

• 1937 Colin Clive

  British actor known for his iconic roles in Frankenstein (1931) and Jane Eyre (1934), who transitioned from military service to stage and film after a knee injury. He was recognized for his brooding performances in early Hollywood and British cinema.

• 1959 Charles Starkweather

  Infamous American serial killer who, at age 18, went on a murder-robbery spree with his 13-year-old girlfriend Caril Ann Fugate through Nebraska in 1958, killing multiple people before being captured and executed.

• 1968 Tony Hancock

  Renowned British comedian and actor known for his groundbreaking comedy and influential radio and television performances in the 1950s and 1960s.

• 1971 John Boyd Orr

  PEA - 1st baron boyd-orr, scottish physician, biologist, and politician, nobel prize laureate (b. 1880)

• 1971 John Boyd Orr, Baron Boyd-Orr of Brechin Mearn

  Nobel Prize laureate for his lifelong effort to conquer hunger and want, thereby helping to remove a major cause of military conflict and war

• 1976 Johnny Mercer

  Legendary American lyricist, songwriter, and co-founder of Capitol Records who wrote numerous popular songs during the Golden Age of American popular music, including Academy Award-winning compositions.

• 1979 Philippe Halsman

  A pioneering portrait photographer who revolutionized visual art through innovative techniques and memorable collaborations with artists like Salvador Dalí and Andy Warhol.

• 1983 Alberto Ginastera

  Renowned Argentine classical composer known for his innovative works in contemporary classical music, blending traditional Argentine folk elements with modern compositional techniques.

• 1984 Michel Foucault

  Michel Foucault was a groundbreaking French philosopher who revolutionized understanding of power, knowledge, and social institutions. He held a prestigious chair at the Collège de France and wrote seminal works like 'Madness and Civilization' and 'The Archaeology of Knowledge'.

• 1988 Hillel Slovak

  Original guitarist of the Red Hot Chili Peppers, known for his significant influence on the band's early sound before his tragic death from heroin overdose in 1988.

• 1990 Ronald Gene Simmons

  Notorious American mass murderer who killed 16 people, including his own family members, in Arkansas in 1987 before being executed in 1990.

• 1992 Jerome Brown

  Professional NFL linebacker who played for the Philadelphia Eagles and tragically died in a car accident at a young age. Known for his exceptional defensive skills and impact on the team during the late 1980s and early 1990s.

• 1994 Robert Millar

  Legendary Scottish professional road racing cyclist who made history by winning the King of the Mountains classification at the 1984 Tour de France. He was the first English-speaking rider to achieve this prestigious mountain classification, setting a significant milestone for British cycling.

• 1995 Warren E. Burger

  Warren E. Burger served as the 15th Chief Justice of the United States Supreme Court from 1969 to 1986, playing a significant role in shaping American jurisprudence during a pivotal period.

• 1995 Ernest Walton

  PHY - Irish physicist and academic, nobel prize laureate (b. 1903)

• 1995 Ernest Thomas Sinton Walton

  Nobel Prize laureate for their pioneer work on the transmutation of atomic nuclei by artificially accelerated atomic particles

• 1996 Arthur Snelling

  British diplomat who served as ambassador to South Africa during the mid-20th century, contributing to diplomatic relations during a complex political period.

• 1997 Jacques Cousteau

  Renowned French naval officer, explorer, conservationist, filmmaker, innovator, scientist, photographer, author, and researcher who co-developed the Aqua-Lung.

• 2003 Lester Maddox

  Controversial segregationist politician who served as the 75th Governor of Georgia from 1967 to 1971, known for his staunch opposition to civil rights and integration.

• 2009 Michael Jackson

  Legendary pop icon known as the 'King of Pop', Michael Jackson revolutionized music and dance with his groundbreaking performances and iconic albums like 'Thriller'. He was a member of the Jackson 5 before launching an extraordinary solo career that transformed the music industry.

• 2009 Farrah Fawcett

  Iconic American actress and model who rose to international fame through the television series Charlie's Angels, becoming a major pop culture sex symbol of the 1970s and a significant figure in entertainment history.

• 2009 Blanket Jackson

  Third child of Michael Jackson, born via surrogate and later renamed Bigi Jackson.

• 2014 Ana María Matute

  Prominent Spanish novelist and academic, considered one of the most important Spanish writers of the 20th century, known for her profound literary works.

• 2015 Ralph Roberts

  Founder of Comcast Corporation, a pioneering media and telecommunications company that transformed the cable television and internet industry in the United States.

• 2015 Patrick Macnee

  Iconic British-American actor best known for his sophisticated role as John Steed in the groundbreaking spy series 'The Avengers', which revolutionized television entertainment in the 1960s.