Famous people and celebrities who died in June 2015

This page is dedicated to commemorating the celebrities and famous people who passed away in June 2015. 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 Jacques Parizeau

  Prominent Canadian politician who was a key figure in Quebec's sovereignty movement during the 1990s.

• June 1 Charles Kennedy

  Prominent British Liberal Democrat politician who served as party leader from 1999 to 2006, known for his principled opposition to the Iraq...

• June 2 Irwin Rose

  Renowned American biochemist who won the Nobel Prize in Chemistry in 2004 for his groundbreaking work on protein degradation.

• June 4 Marguerite Patten

  Renowned British food writer and home economist who significantly influenced post-World War II cooking in the United Kingdom.

• June 5 Roger Vergé

  Legendary French chef who was a pivotal figure in nouvelle cuisine and considered the embodiment of French culinary excellence.

• June 6 Ludvík Vaculík

  Czech dissident writer and journalist who played a crucial role in the Prague Spring movement.

• June 7 Christopher Lee

  Christopher Lee was a legendary British actor widely renowned for his commanding presence and deep voice, particularly in horror cinema. He gained international fame for portraying Count Dracula in a series of Hammer Horror films and became a versatile actor known for significant roles in mainstream franchises such as Saruman in 'The Lord of the Rings' trilogy and Count Dooku … [bio]

• June 10 Robert Chartoff

  American film producer and philanthropist (b. 1933).

• June 11 Ron Moody

  Ron Moody was an English actor, singer, and writer, best known for his role as Fagin in the musical 'Oliver!'. He delivered an iconic performance both in the original West End stage production and the acclaimed 1968 film adaptation, earning international praise and several major award nominations. [bio]

• June 11 Ornette Coleman

  Groundbreaking jazz saxophonist and composer who revolutionized free jazz in the 1960s.

• June 11 Dusty Rhodes

  Dusty Rhodes was an iconic professional wrestler known as 'The American Dream', who significantly influenced the wrestling industry through...

• June 13 Mike Shrimpton

  New zealand cricketer and coach (d. 2015.

• June 13 Sergio Renán

  Argentinian actor, director, and screenwriter (b. 1933).

• June 15 Zhanna Friske

  Prominent Russian pop singer and media personality who was highly popular in the early 2000s and tragically passed away from brain cancer in...

• June 15 Kirk Kerkorian

  Kirk Kerkorian was a legendary American business magnate who transformed Las Vegas through his strategic investments in the casino and hotel...

• June 16 Jean Vautrin

  Prominent French writer and filmmaker known for his contributions to cinema and literature, with a significant career in directing and...

• June 16 Charles Correa

  Influential Indian architect known for his modernist and humanistic approach to urban design.

• June 17 Süleyman Demirel

  Prominent Turkish engineer and politician who served as the 9th President of Turkey, playing a significant role in the country's political...

• June 17 Clementa C. Pinckney

  Prominent African American minister and state senator tragically killed in the Charleston church shooting in 2015, becoming a symbol of...

• June 17 John David Crow

  Heisman Trophy-winning football player and coach who had a significant impact on American football in the mid-20th century.

• June 19 James Salter

  Acclaimed American novelist and short story writer known for his elegant prose and profound exploration of human relationships.

• June 21 Gunther Schuller

  Influential American composer, conductor, and musicologist who significantly contributed to third stream music, bridging classical and jazz...

• June 22 James Horner

  Renowned film composer famous for iconic movie soundtracks like Titanic, Avatar, and Braveheart.

• June 23 Dick Van Patten

  Dick Van Patten was an American actor, best known for his role as Tom Bradford, the loving father on the television series 'Eight Is Enough,' which aired from 1977 to 1981. He had a prolific career in television, film, and on stage spanning more than seven decades. [bio]

• June 25 Ralph Roberts

  Founder of Comcast Corporation, a pioneering media and telecommunications company that transformed the cable television and internet...

• June 25 Patrick Macnee

  Iconic British-American actor best known for his sophisticated role as John Steed in the groundbreaking spy series 'The Avengers', which...

• June 26 Yevgeny Primakov

  Yevgeny Primakov was a prominent Russian-Ukrainian journalist and politician who served as the 32nd Prime Minister of Russia, playing a...

• June 26 Chris Thompson

  American screenwriter and producer with a notable career in the entertainment industry.

• June 30 Leonard Starr

  Renowned American comic strip artist famous for creating and drawing the iconic 'Little Orphan Annie' comic strip from 1970 to 2000.