Famous people and celebrities who died in June 1998

This page is dedicated to commemorating the celebrities and famous people who passed away in June 1998. 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 Junkyard Dog
• June 3 Lucien Conein
• June 5 Jeanette Nolan

  Jeanette Nolan was an American actress renowned for her prolific career in film, radio, and television, spanning nearly seven decades. She was known for her versatility and her many character roles, earning critical acclaim and several Emmy nominations. [bio]

• June 5 Sam Yorty

  Sam Yorty was an influential American politician who served as the mayor of Los Angeles from 1961 to 1973, with a significant career in...

• June 5 Alfred Kazin
• June 8 Maria Reiche

  German mathematician and archaeologist who dedicated her life to studying and preserving the Nazca Lines in Peru, becoming a renowned expert...

• June 8 Sani Abacha

  Nigerian general and politician, 10th president of nigeria (b. 1943).

• June 9 Lois Mailou Jones

  Pioneering African-American artist who significantly influenced 20th-century art and design, known for her vibrant paintings exploring...

• June 9 Agostino Casaroli
• June 10 Hammond Innes

  Prolific British adventure novelist and journalist who wrote numerous acclaimed works of fiction and non-fiction, known for his maritime and...

• June 11 Catherine Cookson

  Catherine Cookson was a prolific and beloved British novelist who wrote over 100 books, primarily historical fiction set in the industrial...

• June 12 Leo Buscaglia

  Leo Buscaglia was an American author and motivational speaker known for his books on love and human relationships.

• June 13 Reg Smythe

  Creator of the iconic comic strip 'Andy Capp', which became internationally recognized for its humorous portrayal of working-class British...

• June 13 Lucio Costa

  Influential Brazilian urban planner and architect who was the primary designer of Brasília, Brazil's modernist capital city.

• June 13 Alfred Gerrard

  English sculptor and academic (b. 1899).

• June 13 Éric Tabarly
• June 18 Felix Knight

  American actor and tenor (b. 1908).

• June 20 Hans Conrad Schumann
• June 21 Elvi Hale

  American actress known for her work in mid-20th century film and television, with a notable career spanning several decades.

• June 21 Al Campanis

  American baseball player and manager (b. 1916).

• June 21 Anastasio Ballestrero

  Italian cardinal (b. 1913).

• June 22 Norberto Méndez
• June 23 Maureen O'Sullivan

  Maureen O'Sullivan was an Irish-American actress best known for playing Jane Parker in the Tarzan film series of the 1930s and 1940s. With a career spanning over six decades, she appeared in more than 60 films and was regarded as one of the era's prominent leading ladies. [bio]

• June 26 Hacı Sabancı

  Turkish businessman and philanthropist (b. 1935).

• June 29 Horst Jankowski

  Horst Jankowski was a renowned German jazz pianist and composer known for his distinctive musical style and contributions to the mid-20th...

• June 30 Renato Capecchi