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Famous people and celebrities who died in June 1951

This page is dedicated to commemorating the celebrities and famous people who passed away in June 1951. This month marked the loss of influential and beloved figures whose contributions spanned various fields and touched many lives. Explore our detailed list to remember and celebrate their enduring legacies and the remarkable impact they had on the world

  • Tadeusz Borowski
    June 1 Tadeusz Borowski
  • Serge Koussevitzky
    June 4 Serge Koussevitzky

    Russian-american bassist, composer, and conductor (b. 1874).

  • Olive Tell
    June 6 Olive Tell

    Olive Tell was an American stage and film actress active during the early 20th century, best known for her work in silent films and her appearances on Broadway. [bio]

  • Otto Ohlendorf
    June 7 Otto Ohlendorf
  • Oswald Pohl
    June 8 Oswald Pohl

    German ss officer (b. 1892).

  • Eugène Fiset
    June 8 Eugène Fiset

    Canadian physician, general, and politician, 18th lieutenant governor of quebec (b. 1874).

  • Ben Chifley
    June 13 Ben Chifley

    Australian engineer and politician, 16th prime minister of australia (b. 1885).

  • Angelos Sikelianos
    June 19 Angelos Sikelianos

    Greek poet and playwright (b. 1884).

  • Pietro Raveggi
    June 20 Pietro Raveggi
  • Charles Dillon Perrine
    June 21 Charles Dillon Perrine

    American astronomer (b. 1867).

  • Ville Kiviniemi
    June 21 Ville Kiviniemi

    Finnish politician (b. 1877).

  • Gustave Sandras
    June 21 Gustave Sandras

    French gymnast (b. 1872).

  • Kim Myeong-sun
    June 22 Kim Myeong-sun
  • Victor Johnson
    June 23 Victor Johnson
  • Nino Bazzetta de Vemenia
    June 26 Nino Bazzetta de Vemenia
  • Gervasio Bitossi
    June 26 Gervasio Bitossi
  • Peter Cheyney
    June 26 Peter Cheyney
  • Frank Ferera
    June 26 Frank Ferera
  • Cornelis Hirschman
    June 26 Cornelis Hirschman
  • George Udny Yule
    June 26 George Udny Yule
  • Karl Günther
    June 27 Karl Günther
  • Fumiko Hayashi
    June 28 Fumiko Hayashi
  • Maria Pia Mastena
    June 28 Maria Pia Mastena
  • Serse Coppi
    June 29 Serse Coppi
  • Yrjö Saarela
    June 30 Yrjö Saarela

    Finnish wrestler and coach (d. 1951).

  • Hans von Greiffenberg
    June 30 Hans von Greiffenberg
  • Vittorio Rolandi Ricci
    June 30 Vittorio Rolandi Ricci