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Famous people and celebrities who died in June 1999

This page is dedicated to commemorating the celebrities and famous people who passed away in June 1999. 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

  • Christopher Cockerell
    June 1 Christopher Cockerell

    British engineer who revolutionized transportation by inventing the hovercraft, a groundbreaking vehicle capable of traveling over land and...

  • Mel Torme
    June 5 Mel Torme

    Mel Tormé was a renowned American jazz singer, composer, and actor known as the 'Velvet Fog' for his smooth vocal style.

  • Paul Oskar Kristeller
    June 7 Paul Oskar Kristeller
  • Andrew L. Stone
    June 9 Andrew L. Stone
  • DeForest Kelley
    June 11 DeForest Kelley

    DeForest Kelley was an American actor best known for his role as Dr. Leonard 'Bones' McCoy in the 'Star Trek' franchise, playing the iconic character from the original television series (1966–1969) through to several feature films. [bio]

  • J. F. Powers
    June 12 J. F. Powers

    Acclaimed American novelist and short story writer known for his satirical and insightful works exploring religious and social themes.

  • Omer Côté
    June 15 Omer Côté

    Canadian lawyer and politician (b. 1906).

  • Fausto Papetti
    June 15 Fausto Papetti
  • Screaming Lord Sutch
    June 16 Screaming Lord Sutch

    English singer and activist (b. 1940).

  • Lawrence Stone
    June 16 Lawrence Stone
  • Basil Hume
    June 17 Basil Hume
  • Clifton Fadiman
    June 20 Clifton Fadiman

    Same as original record - television host of 'Information Please' and 'Quiz Kids' programs.

  • Kami
    June 21 Kami

    Japanese drummer (b. 1973).

  • Karl Krolow
    June 21 Karl Krolow
  • Seán Thomas
    June 24 Seán Thomas
  • Bob Regh
    June 24 Bob Regh
  • Fred Trump
    June 25 Fred Trump
  • Georgios Papadopoulos
    June 27 Georgios Papadopoulos

    Greek military officer who led a coup in 1967 and established a military dictatorship in Greece, ruling as a controversial authoritarian...

  • Einar Englund
    June 27 Einar Englund
  • Alfred Robens
    June 27 Alfred Robens
  • Luigi Porcari
    June 27 Luigi Porcari
  • Vere Bird
    June 28 Vere Bird

    First Prime Minister of Antigua and Barbuda who led the country to independence and served from 1981 to 1994.

  • Karekin I
    June 29 Karekin I

    Syrian-armenian patriarch (b. 1950).