Famous people and celebrities who died in June 2013

This page is dedicated to commemorating the celebrities and famous people who passed away in June 2013. 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 Mario Bernardi

  Renowned Canadian conductor who founded the National Arts Center Orchestra in Ottawa in 1969 and became an internationally recognized...

• June 2 Mandawuy Yunupingu

  Influential Indigenous Australian musician, lead singer of Yothu Yindi, known for blending traditional Aboriginal music with contemporary...

• June 3 Frank Lautenberg

  Long-serving United States Senator from New Jersey who was known for his progressive policies and advocacy for public health and...

• June 6 Esther Williams

  Esther Williams was an American competitive swimmer and actress best known for her roles in a series of Hollywood 'aqua musicals' during the 1940s and 1950s. She became a major star at MGM, captivating audiences with her swimming talents and glamorous screen presence. [bio]

• June 6 Jerome Karle

  Renowned American crystallographer who won the Nobel Prize in Chemistry in 1985 for groundbreaking research on molecular structure.

• June 7 Richard Ramirez

  Notorious serial killer known as 'The Night Stalker' who terrorized California with a series of brutal murders and sexual assaults during...

• June 7 Pierre Mauroy

  Pierre Mauroy was a prominent French socialist politician who served as Prime Minister of France from 1981 to 1984 under President François...

• June 11 Robert Fogel

  American economist and academic, nobel prize laureate (b. 1926).

• June 11 Miller Barber

  Miller Barber was a professional American golfer known for his successful PGA Tour career, winning multiple tournaments and establishing...

• June 12 Jason Leffler

  Jason Leffler was an accomplished American race car driver who competed in NASCAR and IndyCar series before his tragic death in a sprint car...

• June 13 David Deutsch

  David Deutsch is a pioneering theoretical physicist who made groundbreaking contributions to quantum computation and quantum theory.

• June 15 Kenneth Wilson

  Kenneth Wilson was an eminent American physicist who won the Nobel Prize in Physics in 1982 for his groundbreaking work on critical...

• June 18 Michael Hastings

  Michael Hastings was an acclaimed American investigative journalist known for his bold and critical reporting on military and political...

• June 18 Garde Gardom

  Garde Gardom was a prominent Canadian lawyer and politician who served as the 26th Lieutenant Governor of British Columbia from 1990 to...

• June 19 James Gandolfini

  James Gandolfini was an American actor best known for his role as Tony Soprano, the conflicted mob boss in the award-winning HBO series 'The Sopranos.' His performance is widely regarded as one of the greatest in television history, earning him multiple Emmy and Screen Actors Guild Awards. [bio]

• June 19 Gyula Horn

  Hungarian politician who served as the 37th Prime Minister of Hungary from 1994 to 1998, playing a crucial role in Hungary's transition from...

• June 19 Vince Flynn

  Bestselling American novelist renowned for his Mitch Rapp series of political thrillers, widely recognized in the espionage and military...

• June 19 Slim Whitman

  Slim Whitman was an influential American country and western singer-songwriter and guitarist known for his distinctive yodeling style and...

• June 23 Richard Matheson

  Influential American author who significantly impacted horror and science fiction literature, known for works like 'I Am Legend' and...

• June 23 Frank Kelso

  Distinguished United States Navy admiral who served as Secretary of the Navy, playing a crucial role in national defense and maritime...

• June 23 Gary David Goldberg

  Accomplished American screenwriter and television producer known for creating popular TV series.

• June 23 Sharon Stouder

  Olympic swimming champion who won multiple gold medals and set world records in the late 1960s.

• June 24 Emilio Colombo

  Prominent Italian lawyer and politician who served as the 40th Prime Minister of Italy, playing a significant role in post-war Italian...

• June 24 Mick Aston

  Prominent English archaeologist and academic who made significant contributions to archaeological research and public understanding of...

• June 24 Joannes Gijsen

  Dutch Catholic bishop who served in the Diocese of Roermond and was an influential religious leader in the Netherlands during the late 20th...

• June 26 Marc Rich

  Controversial commodities trader who was pardoned by President Bill Clinton after being accused of tax evasion and illegal trading with Iran...

• June 29 Margherita Hack

  Margherita Hack was a renowned Italian astrophysicist who made significant contributions to stellar evolution research and was a prominent...