Famous people and celebrities who died in June 2007

This page is dedicated to commemorating the celebrities and famous people who passed away in June 2007. 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 Huang Ju

  Chinese engineer and politician, 1st vice premier of the people's republic of china (b. 1938).

• June 4 Bill France Jr.

  Key figure in NASCAR's development, who succeeded his father and helped transform stock car racing into a major American sport.

• June 4 Craig L. Thomas

  United States Senator from Wyoming who served from 1995 to 2007, representing the Republican Party and playing a significant role in...

• June 4 Freddie Scott

  American soul and R&B singer-songwriter known for his emotive performances and musical contributions during the 1960s and 1970s.

• June 4 Jim Clark

  American segregationist and sheriff known for his controversial role during the civil rights era.

• June 11 Imre Friedmann

  American biologist and academic (b. 1921).

• June 13 Walid Eido

  Lebanese judge and politician (b. 1942).

• June 14 Kurt Waldheim

  Kurt Waldheim was an Austrian diplomat and politician who served as UN Secretary-General from 1972-1981 and President of Austria from...

• June 14 Robin Olds

  A legendary American fighter pilot who distinguished himself in World War II and Vietnam War, becoming an iconic military aviator.

• June 14 Ruth Graham

  Chinese-american author, poet, and painter (b. 1920).

• June 15 Sherri Martel

  Sherri Martel was an influential American professional wrestler and valet who made significant contributions to women's wrestling during her...

• June 17 Gianfranco Ferrè

  Renowned Italian fashion designer known as the 'architect of fashion', celebrated for his innovative and architectural design approach.

• June 19 Antonio Aguilar

  Antonio Aguilar was a renowned Mexican singer, actor, equestrian, film producer, and screenwriter, celebrated for popularizing traditional Mexican music and starring in numerous films. Known as 'El Charro de México,' he became one of the most influential figures in Mexican entertainment, bridging music and cinema for decades. [bio]

• June 19 Ze'ev Schiff

  Ze'ev Schiff was a prominent Israeli military historian and journalist known for his insightful analysis of Middle Eastern geopolitics.

• June 19 Alberto Mijangos

  Mexican-american painter and educator (b. 1925).

• June 21 Bob Evans

  Successful American entrepreneur who founded Bob Evans Restaurants, a popular Midwestern restaurant chain known for its farm-fresh food and...

• June 22 Erik Parlevliet

  Dutch field hockey player (b. 1964).

• June 23 Rod Beck

  Professional baseball pitcher who played for the San Francisco Giants, known for his distinctive pitching style and career in Major League...

• June 24 Chris Benoit

  Controversial Canadian professional wrestler known for his tragic and violent death that shocked the wrestling world.

• June 25 Jeeva

  Indian director, cinematographer, and screenwriter (b. 1963).

• June 26 Liz Claiborne

  Belgian-American fashion designer who founded Liz Claiborne Inc.

• June 26 Joey Sadler

  New zealand rugby player (b. 1914).

• June 27 William Hutt

  Canadian actor (b. 1920).

• June 28 Eugene B. Fluckey

  Eugene B. Fluckey was a distinguished American naval submarine commander during World War II, awarded the Medal of Honor for extraordinary...

• June 28 Kiichi Miyazawa

  Prominent Japanese politician who served as the 78th Prime Minister of Japan from 1991 to 1993, with a significant career in law and...

• June 29 Edward Yang

  Renowned Taiwanese-American filmmaker and screenwriter, known for his significant contributions to New Taiwanese Cinema.

• June 29 Fred Saberhagen

  Renowned science fiction author known for the 'Book of Swords' series and influential works in speculative fiction.

• June 29 Joel Siegel

  Respected American television personality and entertainment critic who worked as an editor at KABC News in New York.

• June 30 Sahib Singh Verma

  Indian librarian and politician, 4th chief minister of delhi (b. 1943).