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Famous people and celebrities who died in June 1981

This page is dedicated to commemorating the celebrities and famous people who passed away in June 1981. 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

  • Carl Vinson
    June 1 Carl Vinson

    American lawyer and politician (b. 1883).

  • Wilopo
    June 1 Wilopo
  • Rino Gaetano
    June 2 Rino Gaetano

    Iconic Italian singer-songwriter known for his satirical and politically charged music.

  • Carleton S. Coon
    June 3 Carleton S. Coon

    American anthropologist and academic (b. 1904).

  • Leslie Averill
    June 4 Leslie Averill

    New zealand soldier and doctor (d. 1981).

  • Miguel Contreras Torres
    June 5 Miguel Contreras Torres
  • Philo McCullough
    June 5 Philo McCullough
  • Giuseppe Perniciaro
    June 5 Giuseppe Perniciaro
  • Kiril Kondrashin
    June 7 Kiril Kondrashin

    A prominent Russian conductor of the 20th century, Kondrashin was celebrated for his exceptional interpretations of Russian classical music...

  • Allen Ludden
    June 9 Allen Ludden

    Allen Ludden was a popular American game show host best known for hosting 'Password' and being married to beloved actress Betty White.

  • Colgate Whitehead Darden
    June 9 Colgate Whitehead Darden
  • Olivério Pinto
    June 13 Olivério Pinto

    Brazilian zoologist and physician (b. 1896).

  • Jule Charney
    June 16 Jule Charney

    Jule Charney was a pioneering meteorologist who revolutionized weather prediction through advanced numerical modeling techniques.

  • Thomas Playford IV
    June 16 Thomas Playford IV

    Australian politician, 33rd premier of south australia (b. 1896).

  • Richard O'Connor
    June 17 Richard O'Connor

    Indian-english general (b. 1889).

  • Zerna Sharp
    June 17 Zerna Sharp

    American educator and author (d. 1981).

  • Subhash Mukherjee
    June 19 Subhash Mukherjee

    Indian scientist and physician who created india's first, and the world's second, child using in-vitro fertilisation (b. 1931).

  • Anya Phillips
    June 19 Anya Phillips

    Chinese-american band manager (b. 1955).

  • Don Figlozzi
    June 21 Don Figlozzi

    American illustrator and animator (b. 1909).

  • Petter Hol
    June 22 Petter Hol
  • Karel Čipera
    June 22 Karel Čipera
  • Zarah Leander
    June 23 Zarah Leander

    Zarah Leander was a Swedish singer and actress, best known for her deep contralto voice and her work in German cinema during the 1930s and 1940s. She became an iconic figure of Nazi-era entertainment, particularly for her performances in musical films and for her recordings of popular songs that became classics. [bio]

  • Felipe Cossío del Pomar
    June 25 Felipe Cossío del Pomar

    Peruvian painter and political activist (b. 1888).

  • Eros Sciorilli
    June 27 Eros Sciorilli
  • Terry Fox
    June 28 Terry Fox

    Canadian athlete and cancer research activist who ran across Canada with a prosthetic leg to raise awareness and funds for cancer research,...

  • Mohammad Beheshti
    June 28 Mohammad Beheshti
  • Russell Drysdale
    June 29 Russell Drysdale

    Renowned English-Australian painter known for his distinctive modernist style depicting the harsh Australian landscape and rural life.