Famous people and celebrities who died on June 26

Welcome to Takemeback.to's page dedicated to remembering the celebrities and famous people who passed away on June 26. 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.

• 1939 Ford Madox Ford

  British novelist, poet, critic, and editor known for his works in the early 20th century.

• 1943 Karl Landsteiner

  MED - Austrian biologist and physician, nobel prize laureate (b. 1868)

• 1956 Clifford Brown

  Legendary jazz trumpeter who revolutionized bebop and hard bop styles, known for his extraordinary musical talent and tragically short career before his death at 25.

• 1957 Malcolm Lowry

  Renowned British novelist best known for his masterpiece 'Under the Volcano', a complex modernist novel exploring alcoholism and personal disintegration.

• 1967 Françoise Dorléac

  Talented French actress and sister of Catherine Deneuve, Françoise was a rising star who tragically died in a car accident at just 25 years old, leaving behind a legacy of over 20 film performances.

• 1975 Josemaria Escriva

  Spanish Roman Catholic priest who founded Opus Dei, a personal prelature dedicated to spreading the message of finding holiness in everyday life and professional work. He was canonized as a saint by Pope John Paul II in 2002.

• 1977 Oskar Morgenstern

  Oskar Morgenstern was a prominent German-American economist known for his groundbreaking work in game theory and economic research. He co-authored the seminal book 'Theory of Games and Economic Behavior' with John von Neumann, which revolutionized economic thinking.

• 1982 Alexander Mitscherlich

  Prominent German psychotherapist and psychoanalyst who made significant contributions to post-World War II psychological research and trauma studies.

• 1982 Sandy Powell

  Acclaimed costume designer who has won multiple awards for her exceptional work in film, particularly in period and historical movies like 'Shakespeare in Love'.

• 1992 Buddy Rogers

  Charles 'Buddy' Rogers was a prominent American silent film actor and star of the groundbreaking film 'Wings', who later became known for his humanitarian work and marriage to legendary actress Mary Pickford.

• 1993 Roy Campanella

  Legendary African American baseball player who broke racial barriers in Major League Baseball. He was a crucial member of the Brooklyn Dodgers and a pivotal figure in the integration of baseball, winning three MVP awards and the 1955 World Series.

• 1993 William H. Riker

  Prominent American political scientist known for his contributions to political theory and academic research.

• 1996 Veronica Guerin

  Courageous Irish investigative journalist who was murdered for her groundbreaking reporting on Dublin's drug underworld, becoming a national symbol of journalistic integrity.

• 2001 Gina Cigna

  Acclaimed French-Italian soprano and actress who had a distinguished career in opera and film during the mid-20th century.

• 2002 Jay Berwanger

  First-ever Heisman Trophy winner, pioneering American football player who significantly influenced collegiate sports history.

• 2003 Strom Thurmond

  Strom Thurmond was a prominent American politician from South Carolina, serving as a long-standing U.S. Senator known for his controversial segregationist views. He was a significant political figure in the mid-20th century, representing the Democratic and later Republican parties. Thurmond was notable for his lengthy political career, which spanned several decades.

• 2003 Marc-Vivien Foé

  Cameroonian footballer who tragically died on the field during a FIFA Confederations Cup match in 2003, shocking the international football community.

• 2003 Denis Thatcher

  British businessman and husband of Margaret Thatcher, the first female Prime Minister of the United Kingdom. He was known for his supportive role behind the scenes during his wife's political career.

• 2004 Yash Johar

  Yash Johar was a prominent Indian film producer who founded Dharma Productions, a major Bollywood film production company that significantly influenced Indian cinema.

• 2007 Liz Claiborne

  Belgian-American fashion designer who founded Liz Claiborne Inc., a major fashion and apparel company that revolutionized women's professional clothing.

• 2010 Algirdas Brazauskas

  Algirdas Brazauskas was a prominent Lithuanian politician who served as the 4th President of Lithuania. An engineer by training, he played a crucial role in Lithuania's transition to independence and democratic governance.

• 2010 Sergio Vega

  Mexican banda singer who was tragically murdered in 2010, known for his contributions to regional Mexican music.

• 2012 Nora Ephron

  Renowned American filmmaker, journalist, and novelist famous for her romantic comedies and sharp wit, particularly known for screenplays like 'When Harry Met Sally' and 'Sleepless in Seattle'.

• 2013 Marc Rich

  Controversial commodities trader who was pardoned by President Bill Clinton after being accused of tax evasion and illegal trading with Iran during the hostage crisis. His case was a significant political and legal scandal in the late 1990s and early 2000s.

• 2014 Howard Baker

  Prominent American Republican politician who served as a Senator from Tennessee and later as White House Chief of Staff under President Ronald Reagan, playing a significant role in national politics during the 1970s and 1980s.

• 2015 Yevgeny Primakov

  Yevgeny Primakov was a prominent Russian-Ukrainian journalist and politician who served as the 32nd Prime Minister of Russia, playing a significant role in the country's political landscape during the late 20th century.

• 2015 Chris Thompson

  American screenwriter and producer with a notable career in the entertainment industry.

• 2020 Milton Glaser

  Iconic graphic designer who revolutionized visual communication with his famous 'I ❤ NY' logo, significantly influencing modern graphic design and city branding.

• 2021 Mike Gravel

  American politician, former senator from Alaska, and notable presidential candidate in 2008 known for his progressive and anti-war stance.