Famous people and celebrities who died on June 28

Welcome to Takemeback.to's page dedicated to remembering the celebrities and famous people who passed away on June 28. 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.

• 1836 James Madison

  American politician who contributed to the details and philosophy of the new form government being created for the revolutionary u.s. he was called the "father" of the constitution.

• 1914 Franz Ferdinand

  The young serbian nationalist gavrilo primcip, the casus belli in world war i, assassinates archduke of austria and sophia.

• 1962 Mickey Cochrane

  Renowned Major League Baseball catcher and manager who played primarily for the Detroit Tigers, known for his exceptional leadership and playing skills during the 1920s and 1930s.

• 1965 Red Nichols

  Red Nichols was a prominent American jazz musician known for his innovative cornet playing and versatile musical leadership during the early to mid-20th century jazz era.

• 1971 Franz Stangl

  Nazi SS officer and commandant of the Treblinka extermination camp during World War II, responsible for the systematic murder of approximately 900,000 Jews. He was a key figure in the Holocaust and was convicted of war crimes in 1970.

• 1975 Rod Serling

  Legendary television writer and host of 'The Twilight Zone', Rod Serling was a pioneering screenwriter who transformed television storytelling. A World War II veteran who made over 60 parachute jumps, he won six Emmy Awards and significantly influenced science fiction and anthology television formats.

• 1975 Serge Reding

  Belgian weightlifter and world champion who tragically died from cardiac arrest in the Philippines during an international event.

• 1976 Stanley Baker

  Welsh actor known for his roles in war films like 'The Guns of Navarone', who died at a relatively young age of 49.

• 1981 Terry Fox

  Canadian athlete and cancer research activist who ran across Canada with a prosthetic leg to raise awareness and funds for cancer research, becoming a national hero despite his terminal illness.

• 1982 Harry Mills

  Member of the famous Mills Brothers singing group, a prominent American vocal ensemble known for their harmonies and popular music in the mid-20th century.

• 1984 Yigael Yadin

  Yigael Yadin was a prominent Israeli archaeologist, military general, and politician who served as Deputy Prime Minister of Israel and made groundbreaking discoveries in archaeological research.

• 1992 Mikhail Tal

  Legendary Latvian chess grandmaster known as the 'Magician from Riga', who was World Chess Champion from 1960 to 1961 and renowned for his brilliant, sacrificial playing style.

• 1993 GG Allin

  Notorious punk rock singer known for extreme and shocking live performances, considered one of the most controversial musicians in punk history.

• 1993 Boris Christoff

  Boris Christoff was a distinguished Bulgarian opera singer widely recognized as one of the most significant bass voices of the 20th century. He was renowned for his powerful vocal range and dramatic interpretations, particularly in Russian operatic repertoire. His contributions significantly influenced classical vocal performance.

• 1999 Vere Bird

  First Prime Minister of Antigua and Barbuda who led the country to independence and served from 1981 to 1994. He was a key political figure in the Caribbean region's post-colonial era.

• 2004 Anthony Buckeridge

  Renowned English author known for his children's literature, particularly the Jennings series of books.

• 2005 Michael P. Murphy

  American lieutenant and Medal of Honor recipient who heroically died in combat in Afghanistan in 2005.

• 2007 Eugene B. Fluckey

  Eugene B. Fluckey was a distinguished American naval submarine commander during World War II, awarded the Medal of Honor for extraordinary heroism and tactical brilliance in combat.

• 2007 Kiichi Miyazawa

  Prominent Japanese politician who served as the 78th Prime Minister of Japan from 1991 to 1993, with a significant career in law and government.

• 2009 Billy Mays

  Famous American television pitchman known for his energetic and loud infomercials, who tragically passed away in 2009.

• 2010 Robert Byrd

  Legendary American politician who was the longest-serving senator in U.S. history, serving West Virginia from 1959 to 2010. He held numerous leadership positions and cast over 17,800 votes during his remarkable political career.

• 2012 Robert Sabatier

  Prominent French writer and poet who was elected to prestigious literary academies, including Académie Goncourt in 1971. He authored numerous novels, essays, and works on poetry, including a significant historical study of 17th-century French poetry.

• 2014 Meshach Taylor

  American actor and comedian known for roles in 'Designing Women' and 'Hollywood Shuffle', who had a successful career in television and film.

• 2014 On Kawara

  Renowned Japanese-American conceptual artist famous for his date paintings and minimalist art that explored time, existence, and documentation.

• 2014 Jim Brosnan

  American baseball player (b. 1929)

• 2015 Wally Stanowski

  Canadian ice hockey player (b. 1919)

• 2016 Buddy Ryan

  Legendary NFL coach famous for developing innovative defensive strategies and coaching the Chicago Bears and Philadelphia Eagles.

• 2016 Scotty Moore

  Legendary guitarist best known for his pioneering work with Elvis Presley as a key member of the Blue Moon Boys. He significantly influenced early rock and roll guitar playing and was instrumental in shaping the sound of rock music.

• 2016 Pat Summitt

  Legendary women's basketball coach who transformed the University of Tennessee's program and became the winningest coach in NCAA Division I basketball history.

• 2018 Harlan Ellison

  Harlan Ellison was a prolific and influential American science fiction and fantasy writer known for his groundbreaking short stories and significant contributions to television screenwriting. He was a multiple award-winning author who challenged literary conventions and made substantial impacts in speculative fiction. His works often explored complex social themes and pushed the boundaries of genre storytelling.