Famous people and celebrities who died in June 1968

This page is dedicated to commemorating the celebrities and famous people who passed away in June 1968. 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

• June 1 André Laurendeau

  Prominent Canadian journalist, playwright, and politician who played a significant role in Quebec's intellectual and political landscape...

• June 1 Helen Keller

  American educator, lecturer, author and lecturer for the blind and deaf.

• June 1 Giovanni Fusco
• June 4 Dorothy Gish

  Actress from america-italian (d. 1968).

• June 6 Robert F Kennedy

  Prominent American political figure who served as Attorney General and was a passionate advocate for civil rights, social justice, and was a...

• June 6 Randolph Frederick Churchill
• June 7 Dan Duryea

  Dan Duryea was an American actor known for his roles in film noir, westerns, and melodramas during the mid-20th century. He became famous for playing antagonists and 'heel' characters in classic Hollywood films. [bio]

• June 8 Elizabeth Enright

  Renowned American illustrator and children's book author who was active in the mid-20th century.

• June 9 Bernard Cronin

  Australian journalist and author (born 1884).

• June 12 Herbert Read

  English poet and critic (b. 1893).

• June 14 Salvatore Quasimodo

  Renowned Italian poet and Nobel Prize in Literature laureate (1959), known for his significant contributions to modern Italian poetry and...

• June 15 Wes Montgomery

  Influential jazz guitarist known for his unique thumb-picking technique and innovative improvisational style.

• June 15 Sam Crawford

  American baseball player, coach, and umpire (b. 1880).

• June 17 José Nasazzi

  José Nasazzi was a legendary Uruguayan footballer and national team captain, known for his exceptional defensive skills and leadership...

• June 17 Cassandre
• June 17 Ursule Wibaut
• June 17 Aleksej Eliseevič Kručënych
• June 18 Lino Zanussi
• June 19 James Joseph Sweeney

  American bishop (b. 1898).

• June 21 Constance Georgina Tardrew

  South african botanist (b. 1883).

• June 25 Tony Hancock

  Tony Hancock was a prominent English comedian and actor, best known for his pioneering radio and television work in the mid-20th century. He is celebrated for his influential series 'Hancock's Half Hour,' which contributed significantly to the evolution of British comedy. [bio]

• June 27 Léon Poirier
• June 27 Renzo Rocca
• June 29 Paddy Driscoll
• June 30 Ernst Marcus

  German zoologist (d. 1968).