Politicians who died on June 17

Take a focused look at the politicians who passed away on June 17. Dive into curated bios, achievements, and cultural milestones verified by our editors.

• 2009 Ralf Dahrendorf

  Prominent German-British sociologist, politician, and academic who made significant contributions to social theory and political sociology.

• 2015 Clementa C. Pinckney

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