Famous people and celebrities who died on June 13

Welcome to Takemeback.to's page dedicated to remembering the celebrities and famous people who passed away on June 13. On this day, we honor the lives and legacies of notable figures from various fields who left an indelible mark on the world. Explore our list to learn about their remarkable contributions and celebrate their enduring impact.

• 1938 Charles Edouard Guillaume

  Prize laureate in recognition of the service he has rendered to precision measurements in Physics by his discovery of anomalies in nickel...

• 1948 Osamu Dazai

  Renowned Japanese novelist known for influential works like 'No Longer Human', a key figure in post-war Japanese literature who explored...

• 1972 Georg von Békésy

  Hungarian biophysicist and academic, nobel prize laureate (b. 1899).

• 1977 Matthew Garber

  Matthew Garber was an English child actor best known for his role as Michael Banks in Walt Disney's 'Mary Poppins' (1964). [bio]

• 1979 Demetrio Stratos

  Experimental musician and vocalist known for his innovative vocal techniques and research into human voice possibilities.

• 1980 Walter Rodney

  Renowned Guyanese historian, political activist, and scholar who was assassinated in 1980, known for his influential work on African and...

• 1986 Benny Goodman

  Benny Goodman was an American jazz clarinetist and bandleader, often referred to as the 'King of Swing.' He was a major figure in popularizing swing music in the 1930s and 1940s and is recognized for bringing jazz to mainstream audiences in the United States. [bio]

• 1987 Geraldine Page

  Renowned American stage and film actress who was a prominent interpreter of Tennessee Williams' plays.

• 1989 Fran Allison

  Fran Allison was an American television and radio comedian, singer, and personality best known for her starring role on the children's television show 'Kukla, Fran and Ollie.' She was a beloved figure in early American television and made significant contributions to children's programming during the mid-20th century. [bio]

• 1993 Deke Slayton

  American astronaut who was part of NASA's Mercury Seven and flew on the historic Apollo-Soyuz Test Project in 1975, marking the first joint...

• 1993 Gérard Côté

  Prominent Canadian long-distance runner who was a significant figure in Quebec's athletic history during the mid-20th century.

• 1994 Nadia Gray

  Nadia Gray was a Romanian-born actress best known for her work in European cinema during the 1950s and 1960s. She rose to international prominence for her role in Federico Fellini's acclaimed film 'La Dolce Vita.' [bio]

• 1998 Reg Smythe

  Creator of the iconic comic strip 'Andy Capp', which became internationally recognized for its humorous portrayal of working-class British...

• 1998 Lucio Costa

  Influential Brazilian urban planner and architect who was the primary designer of Brasília, Brazil's modernist capital city.

• 2003 Malik Meraj Khalid

  Pakistani lawyer and politician who served as Prime Minister of Pakistan during a critical period of the country's political history.

• 2005 David Diamond

  David Diamond was a prominent American composer and music educator known for his significant contributions to 20th-century classical music.

• 2005 Alvaro Cunhal

  Alvaro Cunhal was a prominent Portuguese communist politician who led the Portuguese Communist Party for decades and played a crucial role...

• 2005 Lane Smith

  Accomplished American actor known for diverse roles in film and television, with a career spanning several decades before his death in 2005.

• 2006 Charles Haughey

  Duplicate record of Charles Haughey.

• 2008 Tim Russert

  Influential American television journalist and political commentator who served as moderator of NBC's Meet the Press from 1991 until his...

• 2012 Roger Garaudy

  French philosopher and intellectual who transitioned from communism to controversial anti-Zionist perspectives, known for his provocative...

• 2012 William S. Knowles

  Prize laureate for their work on chirally catalysed hydrogenation reactions.

• 2012 Mehdi Hassan

  Legendary Pakistani ghazal singer widely considered the 'King of Ghazal', renowned for his soulful and classical vocal style in South Asian...

• 2013 David Deutsch

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

• 2013 Sam Most

  Sam Most was a pioneering jazz flutist known for his innovative style and collaborations with legendary jazz musicians.

• 2014 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...

• 2014 Gyula Grosics

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

• 2015 Mike Shrimpton

  New zealand cricketer and coach (d. 2015.

• 2021 Ned Beatty

  Ned Beatty was an acclaimed American actor known for his prolific career in film, television, and theater. He was widely recognized for his supporting roles in several critically acclaimed films from the 1970s onward, earning praise for his versatility and distinctive on-screen presence. [bio]

• 2023 Cormac McCarthy

  Pulitzer Prize-winning American novelist known for masterpieces like 'The Road' and 'No Country for Old Men'.