Famous people and celebrities who died in June 1995

This page is dedicated to commemorating the celebrities and famous people who passed away in June 1995. 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 3 Presper Eckert
• June 11 Rodel Naval

  Filipino singer and actor who was a prominent musical figure in the 1980s, known for his hit song 'Lumayo Ka Man Sa Akin' and significant...

• June 12 Pierre Russell

  American basketball player (b. 1949).

• June 12 Arturo Benedetti Michelangeli

  Italian pianist and educator (d. 1995).

• June 14 Roger Zelazny

  Acclaimed science fiction and fantasy writer who won multiple Hugo Awards, known for innovative works like 'Lord of Light' and the Amber...

• June 14 Rory Gallagher

  Legendary Irish blues-rock guitarist renowned for his electrifying live performances and influential blues-rock style.

• June 14 Gesualdo Bufalino

  Acclaimed Italian novelist who gained literary recognition later in life, becoming an important voice in European literature.

• June 15 John Atanasoff

  Pioneering computer scientist who invented the Atanasoff-Berry Computer, a groundbreaking early electronic digital computer that...

• June 15 Charles Bennett

  English screenwriter and director (d. 1995).

• June 19 Peter Townsend

  British Royal Air Force officer and war hero who became famous for his controversial romantic relationship with Princess Margaret, Queen...

• June 19 Al Hansen

  Influential avant-garde artist associated with the Fluxus movement, known for his experimental and conceptual art practices.

• June 20 Emil Cioran

  Emil Cioran was a prominent Romanian philosopher and writer known for his profound pessimistic and existentialist works, significantly...

• June 21 Tristan Jones

  Renowned Welsh author and sailor famous for his captivating sea adventure books, documenting extraordinary maritime experiences.

• June 22 Yves Congar

  Prominent French Dominican friar, Catholic priest, and influential theologian who played a significant role in the Second Vatican Council...

• June 23 Jonas Salk

  Jonas Salk was an American medical researcher and virologist best known for developing the first successful polio vaccine. His work in the 1950s was pivotal in the fight against polio, a disease that caused paralysis and death worldwide. Salk was noted for his humanitarian principles, particularly his decision not to patent the vaccine, thus ensuring its widespread distribution. [bio]

• June 23 Anatoli Tarasov

  Legendary Soviet ice hockey coach considered the father of Soviet hockey, who revolutionized the sport's strategy and training methods.

• June 23 Roger Grimsby

  Prominent American broadcast journalist and news anchor known for his distinctive style and long career in television news.

• June 25 Warren E. Burger

  Warren E. Burger served as the 15th Chief Justice of the United States Supreme Court from 1969 to 1986, playing a significant role in...

• June 25 Ernest Thomas Sinton Walton

  Prize laureate for their pioneer work on the transmutation of atomic nuclei by artificially accelerated atomic particles.

• June 25 Ernest Walton

  Irish physicist and academic, nobel prize laureate (b. 1903).

• June 28 Petri Walli

  Finnish singer-songwriter, guitarist, and producer (b. 1969).

• June 29 Lana Turner

  Lana Turner was an American actress and one of the most glamorous stars of classic Hollywood cinema, renowned for her roles in both film noir and melodramas from the 1940s and 1950s. She became a leading lady for MGM and was known for her captivating screen presence and dramatic performances. [bio]

• June 30 Phyllis Hyman

  Phyllis Hyman was an American singer, songwriter, and actress, renowned for her powerful contralto voice and emotive performances in the soul, jazz, and R&B genres. She released several acclaimed albums during the 1970s and 1980s and gained recognition for her work on Broadway. [bio]

• June 30 Gale Gordon

  Gale Gordon was an American character actor best known for his roles in classic radio and television comedy series, including playing the blustering authority figure on shows like 'Our Miss Brooks' and 'The Lucy Show.' [bio]

• June 30 Georgy Beregovoy

  Soviet cosmonaut and military pilot who flew on the Soyuz 3 mission, making significant contributions to the Soviet space program.