Famous people and celebrities who died in June 1991

This page is dedicated to commemorating the celebrities and famous people who passed away in June 1991. 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 David Ruffin
David Ruffin was an influential American soul singer and musician, best known as one of the lead singers of the Motown group The Temptations during their classic 'Classic Five' period. He is acclaimed for his distinctive voice and passionate performances, particularly on hits like "My Girl." [bio]
June 2 Ahmed Arif
Influential Turkish poet and author known for his powerful literary works and social commentary.
June 3 Maurice Krafft
Renowned French volcanologist who dedicated his life to studying volcanic activity.
June 3 Katia Krafft
June 5 Min Chueh Chang
June 6 Stan Getz
Stan Getz was an American jazz saxophonist, widely celebrated for his smooth and lyrical tenor saxophone style and his influential role in popularizing bossa nova in the United States. [bio]
June 6 Larry Kert
American actor and singer best known for his role as Tony in the original Broadway production of 'West Side Story' and its film adaptation.
June 6 Sylvia Porter
Pioneering financial journalist who transformed complex economic concepts into accessible advice for millions of Americans.
June 6 Gianni de Luca
June 9 Claudio Arrau
Claudio Arrau was a renowned Chilean-American concert pianist widely considered one of the most significant classical musicians of the 20th...
June 10 Vercors
June 12 VI barone Ashburton Alexander Baring
June 14 Peggy Ashcroft
Renowned British actress and Dame of the British Empire, known for her exceptional stage and screen performances, particularly in...
June 14 Bernard Miles
June 15 Sir Arthur Lewis
Prize laureate for their pioneering research into economic development research with particular consideration of the problems of developing...
June 15 Happy Chandler
American businessman and politician, 49th governor of kentucky (b. 1898).
June 18 Joan Caulfield
Joan Caulfield was an American actress and former model best known for her roles in films during the 1940s and 1950s and for her work on stage and television. [bio]
June 18 Julijonas Steponavičius
June 19 Jean Arthur
Jean Arthur was an acclaimed American actress best known for her roles in classic films of the 1930s and 1940s, particularly in screwball comedies and Frank Capra's iconic works. Her distinctive husky voice and comedic timing made her a standout presence in Hollywood's Golden Age. [bio]
June 24 Rufino Tamayo
Mexican painter with zapotec heritage.
June 26 Domina Jalbert
June 29 Henri Lefebvre