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Famous people and celebrities who died in June 1962

This page is dedicated to commemorating the celebrities and famous people who passed away in June 1962. 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

  • Vita Sackville-West
    June 2 Vita Sackville-West

    English author and poet (b. 1892).

  • Clem McCarthy
    June 4 Clem McCarthy

    American sportscaster (born in 1882).

  • Elisabetta Ambiveri
    June 4 Elisabetta Ambiveri
  • William Beebe
    June 4 William Beebe
  • Yves Klein
    June 6 Yves Klein

    Influential French artist considered a pivotal figure in post-war European art.

  • Tom Phillis
    June 6 Tom Phillis

    Australian motorcycle racer who tragically died young in 1962, known for his racing career.

  • Abba Achimeir
    June 6 Abba Achimeir
  • Chhabi Biswas
    June 11 Chhabi Biswas

    Chhabi Biswas was a renowned Indian actor known for his work in Bengali cinema. He gained prominence for his powerful performances and became one of the most respected actors in Bengali film during the mid-20th century. [bio]

  • John Ireland
    June 12 John Ireland

    English composer and educator (b. 1879).

  • Alfred Cortot
    June 15 Alfred Cortot

    Franco-swiss conductor and pianist.

  • Frank Borzage
    June 19 Frank Borzage

    United states -- director (7th heaven and strange cargo), died at 69.

  • Will Wright
    June 19 Will Wright
  • Arvor Hansen
    June 19 Arvor Hansen
  • Angelo Tonolo
    June 22 Angelo Tonolo
  • Vittorio Belmondo
    June 25 Vittorio Belmondo
  • Émile Wegelin
    June 26 Émile Wegelin
  • Mickey Cochrane
    June 28 Mickey Cochrane

    Renowned Major League Baseball catcher and manager who played primarily for the Detroit Tigers, known for his exceptional leadership and...

  • Cy Morgan
    June 28 Cy Morgan

    American baseball player (born 1878).

  • Charles Lyon Chandler
    June 29 Charles Lyon Chandler

    American historian (b. 1883).

  • Elena Adelaide di Schleswig-Holstein-Sonderburg-Glücksburg
    June 30 Elena Adelaide di Schleswig-Holstein-Sonderburg-Glücksburg
  • Sybille Binder
    June 30 Sybille Binder
  • James Greene
    June 30 James Greene
  • Heikki Kähkönen
    June 30 Heikki Kähkönen
  • Caspar Neher
    June 30 Caspar Neher
  • Luigi Scelzo
    June 30 Luigi Scelzo