Politicians who died on June 5

Take a focused look at the politicians who passed away on June 5. Dive into curated bios, achievements, and cultural milestones verified by our editors.

• 1998 Sam Yorty

  Sam Yorty was an influential American politician who served as the mayor of Los Angeles from 1961 to 1973, with a significant career in...

• 2003 Jürgen Möllemann

  German politician who served as Vice-Chancellor of Germany and held several ministerial positions during the 1980s and early 1990s.

• 2004 Ronald Reagan

  Ronald Reagan was an American politician, actor, and the 40th President of the United States, serving two terms from 1981 to 1989. Before his presidency, he gained national attention as a Hollywood actor and served as the president of the Screen Actors Guild. Reagan is best known for his conservative economic and foreign policies, known as 'Reaganomics', his strong stance … [bio]