Famous people and celebrities who died in June 1979

This page is dedicated to commemorating the celebrities and famous people who passed away in June 1979. 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 Werner Forssmann

  Pioneering German physician who won the Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine for his groundbreaking work in cardiac catheterization,...

• June 1 John Barry
• June 7 Forrest Carter

  Author of the controversial autobiographical novel 'The Education of Little Tree', which explores Native American identity and culture.

• June 8 Reinhard Gehlen

  A prominent Nazi intelligence officer who later became a key figure in West German intelligence during the Cold War, founding the Gehlen...

• June 9 Cyclone Taylor

  Canadian ice hockey player and civil servant (b. 1884).

• June 10 Marjorie Daw

  Marjorie Daw was a prominent American actress who made significant contributions to the silent film industry during the early 20th century,...

• June 11 John Wayne

  Legendary Hollywood actor known for his iconic roles in Western and war films, John Wayne was a quintessential symbol of American...

• June 11 Alice Dalgliesh

  Author and publisher trinidadian-american (d. 1979).

• June 13 Demetrio Stratos

  Experimental musician and vocalist known for his innovative vocal techniques and research into human voice possibilities.

• June 14 Ahmad Zahir

  Ahmad Zahir was an iconic Afghan singer, songwriter, and composer, widely recognized as one of Afghanistan's most influential musical artists. Active primarily in the 1960s and 1970s, he is credited with revolutionizing Afghan music by blending Western and Persian musical styles, earning him the renowned nickname 'Elvis of Afghanistan'. His charismatic performances and poetic lyrics made him a beloved figure … [bio]

• June 14 Aleksandr Aleksandrovič Morozov
• June 16 Nicholas Ray

  Nicholas Ray was an influential American film director known for pioneering works in cinema like 'Rebel Without a Cause' and 'Johnny...

• June 16 Ignatius Kutu Acheampong

  Ghanaian general and politician, 6th head of state of ghana (b. 1931).

• June 17 Duffy Lewis

  American baseball player and manager (b. 1888).

• June 17 Hubert Ashton

  English cricketer and politician (b. 1898).

• June 17 Tesourinha
• June 19 Paul Popenoe

  American explorer and scholar, founded relationship counseling (b. 1888).

• June 21 Angus MacLise

  Avant-garde American composer, drummer of the Velvet Underground, mystic, and shaman who was a significant figure in the experimental music...

• June 22 Louis Chiron

  Monaco race driver, one the most prominent motor racing drivers in the '20s & '30s.

• June 25 Philippe Halsman

  A pioneering portrait photographer who revolutionized visual art through innovative techniques and memorable collaborations with artists...

• June 25 Dave Fleischer

  American animator, director, and producer (b. 1894).

• June 26 Akwasi Afrifa

  Ghanaian soldier and politician, 3rd head of state of ghana (b. 1936).

• June 29 Lowell George

  Influential musician and founding member of the rock band Little Feat, known for his exceptional slide guitar skills and work with Frank...