Famous people and celebrities who died in June 1993

This page is dedicated to commemorating the celebrities and famous people who passed away in June 1993. 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 2 Johnny Mize

  Hall of Fame baseball player who played for the New York Giants and was known for his exceptional batting skills.

• June 2 Tahar Djaout

  Algerian journalist, writer, and poet who was tragically assassinated during the Algerian Civil War.

• June 2 Norton Simon

  Influential American entrepreneur and art collector who transformed a small business into a massive international conglomerate.

• June 4 Bernard Evslin

  American writer (b. 1922).

• June 5 Conway Twitty

  Conway Twitty was an influential American singer, songwriter, and musician, renowned for his success in both the country and rock and roll genres. He is best known for his string of No. 1 hits on the country charts and his smooth, romantic vocal style. [bio]

• June 7 Drazen Petrovic

  Drazen Petrovic was a legendary Croatian-American basketball player for the New Jersey Nets, tragically killed in a car accident, who became...

• June 10 Les Dawson

  English comedian, actor, writer and presenter (b. 1931).

• June 11 Ray Sharkey

  Ray Sharkey was an American actor known for his dynamic performances in film and television during the 1970s and 1980s, notably starring in 'The Idolmaker' and the television series 'Wiseguy.' His career was marked by critical acclaim and personal struggles. [bio]

• June 12 Wilhelm Gliese
• June 13 Deke Slayton

  American astronaut who was part of NASA's Mercury Seven and flew on the historic Apollo-Soyuz Test Project in 1975, marking the first joint...

• June 13 Gérard Côté

  Prominent Canadian long-distance runner who was a significant figure in Quebec's athletic history during the mid-20th century.

• June 13 Donald Slayton
• June 15 John Connally

  John Connally was a prominent Texas politician who was seriously wounded during the assassination of President John F. Kennedy in Dallas,...

• June 15 James Hunt

  Legendary British Formula One racing driver who won the World Championship in 1976, known for his charismatic and rebellious personality in...

• June 16 Lindsay Hassett

  Australian cricketer and sportscaster who was a notable figure in mid-20th century cricket.

• June 19 William Golding

  William Golding was an English novelist, playwright, and poet best known for writing the classic novel 'Lord of the Flies.' His works often explore the darker aspects of human nature and society. Golding won the Nobel Prize in Literature in 1983. [bio]

• June 22 Pat Nixon

  Pat Nixon was the First Lady of the United States during Richard Nixon's presidency from 1969 to 1974.

• June 26 Roy Campanella

  Legendary African American baseball player who broke racial barriers in Major League Baseball.

• June 26 William H. Riker

  Prominent American political scientist known for his contributions to political theory and academic research.

• June 28 GG Allin

  Notorious punk rock singer known for extreme and shocking live performances, considered one of the most controversial musicians in punk...

• June 28 Boris Christoff

  Boris Christoff was a distinguished Bulgarian opera singer widely recognized as one of the most significant bass voices of the 20th century.

• June 29 Hector Lavoe

  Hector Lavoe was a legendary Puerto Rican salsa singer who significantly influenced Latin music during the 1970s and 1980s.