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2029 - 2020

Famous deaths on June 30th for the celebrities who died in the years 2029 - 2020

2022

2021

2020

  • Armentha Nguyen was a renowned humanitarian who dedicated her life to providing aid and support to communities in need around the world.

  • Berdia Khvedelidze was a celebrated Georgian writer known for his poignant novels and short stories.

  • Pioneering scientist known for groundbreaking research in the field of biotechnology.

  • Osiah Patel was a renowned chemist who made groundbreaking discoveries in the field of organic synthesis.

  • Renowned Jewish scholar and author who specialized in Talmudic studies and Jewish philosophy.

2019 - 2010

Famous deaths on June 30th for the celebrities who died in the years 2019 - 2010

2019

  • Prolific novelist whose legacy continues to inspire aspiring writers.

  • Pioneering investigative journalist who uncovered corruption in government.

  • Captured raw emotions in black and white photography.

  • Innovative playwright whose works continue to captivate audiences.

  • Irish musician and songwriter, known for his contributions to the music industry.

2018

  • Edman Fernandez was a Spanish journalist and foreign correspondent.

  • A former state senator in the state of Texas, known for his conservative views and strong advocacy for gun rights.

  • Carrson Eriksson was a Swedish chemist known for his work on the development of new materials for energy storage and conversion.

  • Award-winning playwright known for his thought-provoking dramas.

  • Famous for her award-winning plays that explore social issues.

2017

  • Former NBA player and Olympic gold medalist.

  • English television presenter (b. 1933)

  • French lawyer and politician, president of the european parliament (d. 2017)

2016

  • Acclaimed Japanese novelist known for her poignant and introspective works.

2015

  • Pioneering investigative journalist who exposed government corruption.

  • Acclaimed playwright whose works continue to be performed worldwide.

  • Pioneering playwright known for pushing boundaries in theater.

  • Pioneering playwright whose works continue to inspire.

  • Pulitzer Prize-winning investigative journalist who exposed government scandals.

2014

  • Verina Glaessner was an Australian novelist known for her works exploring the complexities of human relationships.

  • American actor, director, producer, and screenwriter (b. 1930)

  • Montenegrin lawyer and politician, 31st prime minister of montenegro (b. 1960)

  • American businessman (d. 2014.)

2013

  • Brave firefighter who lost his life battling the Yarnell Hill Fire in Arizona.

  • Czech poet and translator known for his contributions to Czech literature.

  • Australian lawyer and politician, 29th governor of south australia (d. 2013)

  • Nigerian politician (b. 1963)

  • Baron campbell of alloway, english lawyer and judge (b. 1917)

2012

2011

  • Cranford Noll was an American Lutheran theologian and professor who made significant contributions to the field of Christian theology.

  • Pioneering geneticist known for his work on the genetic code and the discovery of messenger RNA.

2010

  • Ormand Williams was a renowned British journalist and foreign correspondent who covered major events around the world.

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

  • Gedalya Goldstein was a renowned American-Jewish poet who explored themes of spirituality, identity, and social justice in his work.

  • Jayston Emerson was a renowned American essayist and social critic whose works explored themes of individualism and transcendentalism.

  • Kiala Lumumba was a Congolese activist and human rights defender who advocated for the rights of marginalized communities.

2009 - 2000

Famous deaths on June 30th for the celebrities who died in the years 2009 - 2000

2009

  • Calel Mlotek was a renowned Yiddish folk music scholar and performer who helped preserve and promote Yiddish cultural heritage.

  • Influential choreographer in the world of dance.

  • Acclaimed poet whose works continue to inspire readers.

  • German choreographer, dancer and ballet director. she is the founder of the company that revolutionized post-modern dance. her directorial role at the wuppertal dance theatre since 1973 is what makes her the leading contemporary exponent of german dance theatre.

  • Harve Presnell

    American actor and singer, with a rich baritone. he is best known for his performances in musical theatre.

2007

2005

  • Celebrated poet with a unique style and voice.

  • Celebrated poet whose works continue to inspire readers.

  • Celebrated playwright known for his thought-provoking plays.

  • Yacob Gebre-Medhin was a renowned Ethiopian poet whose work explored themes of identity, culture, and social change.

  • Dama Khatun was a renowned Bangladeshi poet who wrote extensively about the struggles and experiences of women in her country.

2004

  • Alija Kučukalić was a Bosnian poet known for his lyrical and introspective works.

  • Australian rugby league player (b. 1916)

  • Author and lawyer from pakistan (d. 2004).

2003

  • Renowned poet known for his lyrical works.

  • Celebrated playwright known for his thought-provoking works.

  • Celebrated poet whose works touched many hearts.

  • Notable novelist with a unique storytelling style.

  • Buddy Hackett

    American comedian and actor (d. 2003).

2002

2001

  • Renowned Japanese actress known for her roles in classic films.

  • American country-western musician and songwriter who rose to international fame from poverty. he was a regular on the grand ole opry between 1945-1953 and is most famous for the "nashville sound", which popularized string-laden music in the 1950s. he was a recording artist who did concerts and tours, as well as playing country-west and classical guitars. in 1973, he was …

  • American composer and saxophonist (d. 2001).

  • Known for creating intricate sculptures inspired by nature.

  • Pulitzer Prize-winning investigative journalist.

2000

  • Jehiel Kaufman was a Canadian essayist and literary critic who wrote extensively on Jewish literature and culture.

1999 - 1990

Famous deaths on June 30th for the celebrities who died in the years 1999 - 1990

1999

  • Dovber Bialostocki was a Polish-Jewish poet and essayist who wrote in Yiddish and explored themes of Jewish identity and the Holocaust.

1998

  • Quilla Ashworth was a British poet known for her nature-inspired and lyrical works.

1997

  • Australian professional wrestler (born 1944).

1996

  • Margaux Hemingway

    American actress, fashion model and member of a prominent family. hemingway was the grandchild of american novelist ernst hemingway. hemingway reached the height of her modeling career in the mid-'70s when she was awarded a $1million contract to model for faberge's perfume "babe". hemingway was 6ft tall with a beautiful smile, which she displayed on the cover time magazine.

  • American actress, fashion model and member of a prominent family. hemingway was the grandchild of american novelist ernst hemingway. hemingway reached the height of her modeling career in the mid-'70s when she was awarded a $1million contract to model for faberge's perfume "babe". hemingway was 6 feet tall and had a lovely smile that was featured on time magazine's cover.

  • Tau Lewis was a renowned painter known for her vibrant and expressive artworks.

  • Greek footballer and manager (b. 1932)

  • Journalist dies at 74

1995

  • Gale Gordon

    Gale gordon was an american actor known for his roles in television and radio, particularly for his work on the lucy show and here's lucy.

  • Hermenia Dimitriou was a celebrated Greek poet whose lyrical works explored themes of love, nature, and the human condition.

  • Noted playwright known for his impactful dramas.

  • Lynora Sinclair was a celebrated Canadian poet known for her lyrical and introspective works.

  • Phyllis Hyman

    R&b/jazz singer (prime of my life), suicides around 45

1994

1993

1992

1991

  • Platon Mikhailovich was a Soviet composer known for his orchestral and chamber music works.

1990

  • Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist known for his political commentary.

  • Blondine Moreau was a Swiss politician who served as a member of the National Council.

  • Cinch Daniels was an American football player who played as a defensive back in the National Football League.

1989 - 1980

Famous deaths on June 30th for the celebrities who died in the years 1989 - 1980

1989

  • Einar Tamm was an Estonian physicist who made significant contributions to quantum mechanics.

1987

  • Fredrico Mompou was a Spanish composer and journalist, known for his minimalist and introspective musical style and his contributions to the Spanish musical tradition.

  • Actor/director (enforcer and perfect furlough).

  • Composer dies at 94

1986

  • Renowned American folk singer known for her contributions to traditional music.

1985

  • Talton Embry was a professional baseball player who played in the Major League Baseball during the 1930s and 1940s.

  • Palauan politician, 1st president of palau (d. 1985)

  • Palauan politician, 1st president palau (d.85)

1984

  • Lillian Hellman was an American playwright, screenwriter, and memoirist known for her works that examined the impact of social and political issues on individuals.

  • Gervis Meredith was a British mathematician known for his work in the field of topology.

  • Hildagarde Kneip was a German botanist who specialized in the study of mosses and liverworts.

  • American playwright, best known for her psychological intensity, liberal views and ability to see her characters clearly. she is the queen of broadway's intelligencesia.

1983

1982

  • Wilmont Hess was a German physicist who made significant contributions to the field of nuclear physics.

  • Abner Dean was a renowned cartoonist and illustrator, famous for his satirical and humorous drawings.

  • American cartoonist and illustrator famous for his quirky drawings.

1980

  • Valiant Sinclair was a celebrated British playwright known for his socially conscious dramas.

  • Avamae Grayson was a renowned American dancer and choreographer who pioneered modern dance techniques.

  • Fleet Davis was an American football player who played in the National Football League.

  • Evamae Winslow was a pioneering American microbiologist who made significant contributions to the field of food microbiology.

  • Egidio Costantini was an Italian architect who designed several notable buildings in his home country.

1979 - 1970

Famous deaths on June 30th for the celebrities who died in the years 1979 - 1970

1979

1978

  • Ludwin Ritter was an Austrian composer known for his orchestral and chamber works.

  • Espiridion Pérez was a Cuban poet known for his lyrical and introspective works that explored themes of identity and social justice.

  • Esten Foss was a Norwegian playwright known for his socially conscious dramas that explored the lives of working-class people.

  • Ellenora Loveridge was a British zoologist who specialized in the study of reptiles and amphibians.

  • Ormand Ramsay was an American politician who served as a member of the South Carolina House of Representatives.

1977

  • Haitian painter known for his vibrant and expressive paintings depicting Haitian culture and life.

  • Cristabel Leighton-Porter was a British painter known for her portraits and landscapes.

  • Founder of the Australian department store chain, Fletcher Jones & Staff.

1976

1975

  • Japanese novelist and playwright with a focus on social issues.

  • Ellamay Bates was a British chemist who made significant contributions to the field of organic chemistry.

1974

  • Alberta King was an American civil rights activist and the mother of Martin Luther King Jr.

  • An Italian painter known for his landscape and still-life paintings.

  • Alberta Williams King was a prominent civil rights activist and the mother of Martin Luther King Jr.

  • American politician and engineer (born 1890).

1973

1972

  • Melane Ourieff was a French painter known for her impressionist landscapes and still life paintings.

  • Amand Lacroix was a French poet known for his lyrical and introspective works.

  • Greenley Sinclair was a Canadian politician who served as a member of the Legislative Assembly of Ontario.

1971

1970

  • Polish classical pianist and composer who made significant contributions to Polish music.

  • Jewett Emerson was a successful American businessman who led a major corporation for many years.

  • Colburn Harding was an American politician who served as a member of the California State Assembly.

  • Alexine Milet was a French actress who appeared in numerous films and stage productions during the early 20th century.

1969 - 1960

Famous deaths on June 30th for the celebrities who died in the years 1969 - 1960

1969

1968

  • Phares Bowen was a physicist who made important contributions to the development of nuclear technology.

  • German zoologist (d. 1968)

  • Actor (circus kid 2 for tonight) dies at 73

1967

  • Sael Emerson was a celebrated artist known for her abstract expressionist paintings that captured the essence of the natural world.

1966

  • British author of detective and mystery stories. she is the daughter of an author and was educated to write in her youth. her first novel was published at 16 years old. at 24 her fame was established with "the crime of black dudley." her best-loved fictional detective, albert campion was a sharp-witted, self-effacing albert campion. she wrote lighthearted thrillers, such …

  • Marsella Allingham was a British crime writer known for her detective fiction featuring the character Albert Campion.

  • Italian race car driver (d. 1966)

  • Known for his work in thermodynamics and the Kelvin temperature scale.

  • Italian formula one driver, winner of the first formula one championship (born in 1906).

1965

  • Graciano Martínez was a Spanish painter known for his impressionist and post-impressionist landscape paintings.

  • Bessie Barriscale

    Actress (plain jane show folks).

1964

  • A Canadian politician who served as a member of the Quebec Legislative Assembly.

  • Cleofas Calleja was a Spanish educator who founded the Escuela Normal Superior de Maestras, a teacher's college in the Philippines.

1963

  • An Italian physicist who made contributions to the field of electromagnetism.

1962

  • Estanislao Peña was a Paraguayan politician who served as President of Paraguay from 1948 to 1949.

  • Vere Benson was a British journalist and war correspondent who reported on the Spanish Civil War.

  • Erbie Krueger was a professional baseball player who played in the Major League Baseball in the early 20th century.

  • Maximilian Kempf was a German composer and conductor who is known for his orchestral and chamber works.

  • German set designer / librettist, dies at 65

1961

  • American anthropologist who specialized in the study of Native American cultures and archaeology.

  • American inventor, invented the audion tube (b. 1873)

  • American inventor (born in 1873)

1960

  • Almeter Becker was a German physicist who made significant contributions to the field of quantum mechanics.

  • Nicandro Moretti was an Italian architect known for his modernist and Rationalist designs.

  • Yardley Yeates was an English cricketer who played first-class cricket for Gloucestershire County Cricket Club.

  • Merie Sinclair was a Scottish essayist and social commentator who wrote extensively on political and cultural issues.

  • Obera Hines was a renowned American sculptor known for her intricate and expressive works in various mediums.

1959 - 1950

Famous deaths on June 30th for the celebrities who died in the years 1959 - 1950

1959

  • Mexican philosopher and politician (b. 1882)

  • Composer dies at 76

  • Mexican philosopher, writer, and politician. one of the most controversial and influential figures in modern mexico's development is he. his "cosmic race" philosophy influenced all aspects of mexican sociocultural and political policies.

1958

  • Tris Chapman was an English rugby union player who played as a fly-half for England in the 1920s.

  • Estanislao Cardiel was a Mexican sculptor known for his public monuments and statues.

  • Solina Melin was a Swedish painter known for her landscape and portrait works.

1957

  • Theophil Meier was a Swiss politician who served as a member of the Swiss Federal Council.

1956

  • Esten Pihlman was a Finnish composer known for his orchestral and chamber music works.

  • Norwegian-danish actor (d. 1956)

1955

  • Chadric Chadley was a German mathematician who made important contributions to the field of abstract algebra.

1954

  • Faroese politician, 1st prime minister of the faroe islands (b. 1873)

1953

1951

1950

  • Izekiel Goldstein was a renowned philosopher who made significant contributions to the field of ethics and political theory.

  • Dorance Coe was a pioneering American photographer known for his innovative techniques.

  • Sabatino Fiorillo was an Italian poet known for his lyrical and introspective works.

  • Bernardina Baldi was an Italian poet who wrote extensively about nature and the human experience.

  • Emanie Bingham was a British essayist and social reformer who wrote extensively on women's rights and education.

1949 - 1940

Famous deaths on June 30th for the celebrities who died in the years 1949 - 1940

1949

1948

1946

1945

  • Elorah Montague was a renowned impressionist painter known for her vibrant and emotive landscapes.

  • A German painter known for her impressionist landscapes and still life paintings.

1944

  • Vere Lowndes was a British novelist known for her historical fiction set in the Victorian era.

1943

  • Argentinian playwright known for his innovative theatrical works.

  • Alexine Roux was a French chemist who made significant contributions to the field of organic chemistry.

1942

  • Gerasimos Kambouroglou was a renowned Greek essayist and intellectual who contributed significantly to the cultural discourse of his time.

  • Thekla Schönberg was an Austrian poet who wrote about the human condition and the natural world.

  • Executed at 62 by the dutch bishop of new-guinea

1941

1940

  • Bernardina Dupont was a French essayist known for her insightful critiques of literature and society.

  • Osceola Wiley was a prominent American essayist who wrote extensively on topics of race, politics, and social reform.

  • Jabes Gould was a renowned British essayist known for his insightful and thought-provoking writings on various social and cultural topics.

  • Willett Breckenridge was a renowned American sculptor who created several public monuments.

  • Grantham Fitzgerald was an Irish playwright known for his plays exploring social and political themes.

1939 - 1930

Famous deaths on June 30th for the celebrities who died in the years 1939 - 1930

1939

  • Wilmer Wright was a physicist known for his contributions to the field of optics.

1938

1935

  • Talma Wilkins was a renowned American essayist known for her incisive and thought-provoking writings.

  • Xylon Montague was a British essayist who wrote on a wide range of topics, from politics to philosophy.

1934

1932

  • German screenwriter and producer of actors (d. 1932).

1930

  • Known for his work in consumer protection and food safety.

1929 - 1920

Famous deaths on June 30th for the celebrities who died in the years 1929 - 1920

1927

  • Prominent politician who served in various government positions.

1924

1923

1920

  • Waldron Emerson was a renowned American essayist and philosopher who explored themes of transcendentalism.

  • Alyene Emerson was a prominent American essayist and social critic of the late 19th century.

  • Writer dies at 38

1919 - 1910

Famous deaths on June 30th for the celebrities who died in the years 1919 - 1910

1919

  • Discovered argon and made significant contributions to the understanding of sound and light.

  • 3rd baron rayleigh, english physicist and academic, nobel prize laureate (b. 1842)

  • British physicist (nobel1904) dies at 76

1917

1916

1914

1913

1912

  • Filomeno Mata was a Mexican journalist and publisher who founded the influential newspaper El Diario del Hogar.

1909 - 1900

Famous deaths on June 30th for the celebrities who died in the years 1909 - 1900

1908

  • American ex-athlete who competed mainly in 110 metre hurdles. he was awarded the bronze medal at 1972's olympic games in munich.

1906

  • Lee Kum Kee was a Chinese entrepreneur who founded the famous Lee Kum Kee sauce company.

1905

1901

  • Narcisa Amália was a Brazilian poet and one of the first female writers to gain recognition in Brazil.

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