Famous people and celebrities who died in June 1986

This page is dedicated to commemorating the celebrities and famous people who passed away in June 1986. 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 Neelam Sanjiva Reddy
• June 2 Aurèle Joliat

  Legendary Canadian ice hockey player who played for the Montreal Canadiens in the NHL during the 1920s and 1930s.

• June 3 Anna Neagle
• June 5 Henri Michel
• June 11 Robert E Howard

  At 80, conan the conqueror, a sci-fi author, dies.

• June 11 Chesley Bonestell

  Renowned space artist known for his realistic depictions of space exploration.

• June 13 Benny Goodman

  Benny Goodman was an American jazz clarinetist and bandleader, often referred to as the 'King of Swing.' He was a major figure in popularizing swing music in the 1930s and 1940s and is recognized for bringing jazz to mainstream audiences in the United States. [bio]

• June 13 Dean Reed
• June 14 Alan Jay Lerner

  Alan Jay Lerner was a renowned American lyricist and librettist, famous for his Broadway musicals created with composer Frederick Loewe,...

• June 14 Jorge Luis Borges

  Argentine short-story writer, essayist, poet and translator (b. 1899).

• June 14 Anthony Spilotro
• June 16 Maurice Duruflé

  Maurice Duruflé was a renowned French organist, composer, and musician who made significant contributions to sacred and classical music.

• June 17 Kate Smith

  Kate Smith was an American singer best known for her renditions of patriotic songs, most notably 'God Bless America.' Active primarily from the 1930s through the 1950s, she became known as 'The First Lady of Radio' due to her prolific performances and her significant influence on the American music and broadcasting landscape. [bio]

• June 18 Frances Scott Fitzgerald

  American journalist (b. 1921).

• June 19 Coluche

  Coluche was a legendary French comedian and actor who became a cultural icon, known for his provocative humor and political satire,...

• June 19 Len Bias

  Promising NBA basketball player drafted by the Boston Celtics who tragically died from a cocaine-induced seizure just days after being...

• June 21 Assi Rahbani

  Prominent Lebanese musician and composer, part of the famous Rahbani Brothers, who significantly influenced Arabic music and cultural arts...

• June 23 Moses Israel Finley
• June 24 Mika Antić
• June 26 Kunio Maekawa
• June 27 George Nēpia

  Legendary New Zealand rugby player and referee who was a prominent figure in early 20th-century rugby.

• June 29 Robert Drivas

  American stage and film actor known for his work in theater and movies like 'Our Private World', who passed away at a relatively young age...

• June 29 Frank Wise

  Australian politician, 16th premier of western australia (b. 1897).