Famous people and celebrities who died in June 2014

This page is dedicated to commemorating the celebrities and famous people who passed away in June 2014. 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 1 Yuri Kochiyama

  Influential Japanese American human rights activist who was a significant figure in the civil rights movement.

• June 2 Alexander Shulgin

  Alexander Shulgin was a pioneering American chemist and pharmacologist renowned for his groundbreaking research on psychoactive compounds.

• June 9 Rik Mayall

  Rik Mayall was an English comedian, actor, and writer known for his anarchic style and influential contributions to British comedy, particularly in the 1980s and 1990s. [bio]

• June 9 Bob Welch

  American rock musician best known for his tenure with Fleetwood Mac between 1971 and 1974.

• June 9 Gustave Tassell

  American fashion designer (b. 1926).

• June 10 Gary Gilmour

  Australian cricketer known for his significant contributions to the national cricket team during the 1970s, later working as a cricket...

• June 11 Ruby Dee

  Ruby Dee was a celebrated American actress, poet, playwright, screenwriter, and civil rights activist. Known for her groundbreaking work in film, theater, and television, she was also a powerful voice in the struggle for racial equality. [bio]

• June 11 Rafael Frühbeck de Burgos

  Renowned Spanish conductor and composer who significantly contributed to classical music, leading major orchestras and known for his...

• June 12 Dan Jacobson

  Dan Jacobson was a prominent South African-English literary critic, novelist, and academic known for his insightful writings exploring...

• June 12 Frank Schirrmacher

  Prominent German journalist, publisher, and intellectual who significantly influenced contemporary media discourse.

• June 13 Chuck Noll

  Legendary NFL coach who led the Pittsburgh Steelers to four Super Bowl victories during the 1970s, establishing the team as a dynasty in...

• June 13 Gyula Grosics

  Gyula Grosics was a legendary Hungarian footballer known as the 'Black Panther', who was a key goalkeeper for the famous Hungarian national...

• June 14 Isabelle Collin Dufresne

  French-American artist and author associated with Andy Warhol's Factory, known for her performances and writings about the New York art...

• June 15 Casey Kasem

  Casey Kasem was an American disc jockey, music historian, radio personality, and voice actor. He was best known for creating and hosting the radio countdown show 'American Top 40' and for voicing Shaggy Rogers in the 'Scooby-Doo' franchise. [bio]

• June 15 Jacques Bergerac

  Jacques Bergerac was a French actor and businessman, best known for his roles in Hollywood films during the 1950s and 1960s. He later became an executive in the cosmetics industry. [bio]

• June 15 Daniel Keyes

  Daniel Keyes was an acclaimed American writer famous for his poignant science fiction novel 'Flowers for Algernon', which explores themes of...

• June 15 Moise Safra

  Prominent Brazilian banker and philanthropist who co-founded Banco Safra, a major financial institution in Brazil.

• June 16 Tony Gwynn

  Tony Gwynn was a legendary Major League Baseball player who spent his entire 20-year career with the San Diego Padres.

• June 18 Stephanie Kwolek

  Stephanie Kwolek was a pioneering American chemist who invented Kevlar, a revolutionary synthetic fiber five times stronger than steel,...

• June 18 Horace Silver

  Influential jazz pianist and composer known for innovative quartet arrangements and modern jazz literature.

• June 19 Gerry Goffin

  Gerry Goffin was a renowned American songwriter who, together with his then-wife Carole King, formed one of the most successful songwriting...

• June 23 Paula Kent Meehan

  Pioneering American businesswoman who co-founded Redken, a revolutionary hair care and cosmetics company.

• June 24 Eli Wallach

  Eli Wallach was an American film, television, and stage actor, best known for his versatility and his memorable roles in Hollywood classics, including his iconic portrayal of Tuco in 'The Good, the Bad and the Ugly.' [bio]

• June 24 Ramón José Velásquez

  Venezuelan journalist, lawyer, and politician who served as President of Venezuela, playing a crucial role in the country's political...

• June 25 Ana María Matute

  Prominent Spanish novelist and academic, considered one of the most important Spanish writers of the 20th century, known for her profound...

• June 26 Howard Baker

  Prominent American Republican politician who served as a Senator from Tennessee and later as White House Chief of Staff under President...

• June 28 Meshach Taylor

  Meshach Taylor was an American actor best known for his role as Anthony Bouvier on the sitcom 'Designing Women.' He also appeared in the film 'Mannequin' and starred as Sheldon Baylor on the sitcom 'Dave's World.' [bio]

• June 28 On Kawara

  Renowned Japanese-American conceptual artist famous for his date paintings and minimalist art that explored time, existence, and...

• June 30 Paul Mazursky

  Renowned American filmmaker known for critically acclaimed films like 'Bob & Carol & Ted & Alice' and 'Harry and Tonto'.