Famous people and celebrities who died in June 2016

This page is dedicated to commemorating the celebrities and famous people who passed away in June 2016. 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 3 Muhammad Ali

  Muhammad Ali was an American professional boxer and cultural icon, widely regarded as one of the greatest boxers of all time. Known for his impressive boxing skills, charisma, and outspoken personality, Ali became an influential figure in sports and civil rights history. [bio]

• June 4 Carmen Pereira

  Bissau-guinean politician (b. 1937).

• June 5 Jerome Bruner

  Jerome Bruner was a highly influential cognitive psychologist who revolutionized understanding of human learning and cognitive development.

• June 6 Peter Shaffer

  Renowned British playwright famous for critically acclaimed works like 'Equus' and 'Amadeus', who masterfully explored human psychology...

• June 6 Viktor Korchnoi

  Legendary Russian chess grandmaster known for his extraordinary skills and dramatic defection from the Soviet Union.

• June 10 Gordie Howe

  Iconic Canadian ice hockey player nicknamed 'Mr.

• June 10 Christina Grimmie

  YouTube singer and 'The Voice' contestant who tragically died after being fatally shot following a concert in Orlando, Florida.

• June 11 Rudi Altig

  Rudi Altig was a prominent German professional cyclist who competed in both track and road racing during the 1960s.

• June 12 Janet Waldo

  Renowned voice actress best known for voicing Judy Jetson in the classic animated series The Jetsons.

• June 14 Ann Morgan Guilbert

  American actress known for her comedic roles, particularly in television sitcoms like 'The Dick Van Dyke Show' and 'The Nanny'.

• June 15 Lois Duncan

  Renowned American author of young adult novels, known for suspense and supernatural themes.

• June 16 Jo Cox

  British Labour Party politician tragically assassinated in 2016, known for her humanitarian work and pro-European stance.

• June 18 Jeppiaar

  Indian educationist, founder and chancellor of sathyabama university (b. 1931).

• June 19 Anton Yelchin

  Anton Yelchin was a Russian–American actor best known for his roles in both independent films and major Hollywood productions, including portraying Pavel Chekov in the Star Trek reboot film series. [bio]

• June 21 Pierre Lalonde

  Pierre Lalonde was a prominent Canadian television host and popular singer who significantly contributed to Quebec's entertainment industry...

• June 23 Ralph Stanley

  Legendary bluegrass musician and banjo player who was a pivotal figure in preserving and popularizing traditional Appalachian music.

• June 25 Adam Small

  South african writer of apartheid-period (b. 1936).

• June 27 Bud Spencer

  Bud Spencer was an Italian actor, filmmaker, and former professional swimmer, best known for his comedic roles in action films, particularly in partnership with Terence Hill. Recognized for his imposing stature and affable on-screen personality, Spencer became an iconic figure in Italian and European cinema. [bio]

• June 27 Alvin Toffler

  Renowned futurist and author who significantly influenced understanding of technological and social change through seminal works like...

• June 28 Buddy Ryan

  Legendary NFL coach famous for developing innovative defensive strategies and coaching the Chicago Bears and Philadelphia Eagles.

• June 28 Scotty Moore

  Legendary guitarist best known for his pioneering work with Elvis Presley as a key member of the Blue Moon Boys.

• June 28 Pat Summitt

  Legendary women's basketball coach who transformed the University of Tennessee's program and became the winningest coach in NCAA Division I...

• June 29 Jan Hettema

  Springbok cyclist and five times south african national rally champion (b. 1933)[42].