Famous people and celebrities who died on June 18

Welcome to Takemeback.to's page dedicated to remembering the celebrities and famous people who passed away on June 18. 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.

• 1922 Jacobus Kapteyn

  Known for his studies of the Milky Way and the Kapteyn Universe theory.

• 1928 Roald Amundsen

  Norwegian scientist and polar explorer.

• 1945 Florence Bascom

  First woman to receive a Ph.

• 1963 Pedro Armendáriz

  Pedro Armendáriz, born in 1940, is a Mexican actor who achieved significant recognition in Mexican cinema and internationally, most notably as the son of renowned actor Pedro Armendáriz Sr. [bio]

• 1965 George Melachrino

  George Melachrino was a notable British composer and bandleader known for his orchestral music during the mid-20th century.

• 1971 Paul Karrer

  Russian-swiss chemist and academic, nobel prize laureate (b. 1889).

• 1980 Terence Fisher

  Influential English film director and screenwriter known for his significant contributions to the horror genre.

• 1982 Djuna Barnes

  Djuna Barnes was an American writer and artist best known for her novel Nightwood, which has become a classic of lesbian literature.

• 1982 Curt Jurgens

  Prominent German actor who appeared in over 100 films, known for his international stardom and significant stage performances during...

• 1982 John Cheever

  John Cheever was a renowned American novelist and short story writer, known for his insightful explorations of suburban life and...

• 1989 I. F. Stone

  Iconic American investigative journalist known for his independent newsletter and fearless criticism of government policies during the Cold...

• 1991 Joan Caulfield

  Joan Caulfield was an American actress and former model best known for her roles in films during the 1940s and 1950s and for her work on stage and television. [bio]

• 1992 Peter Allen

  Acclaimed Australian singer-songwriter, pianist, and performer known for his flamboyant style and hit songs like 'I Go to Rio'.

• 1997 Lev Kopelev

  Ukrainian-German writer, literary scholar, and human rights activist who was a prominent dissident during the Soviet era.

• 2000 Nancy Marchand

  Nancy Marchand was an acclaimed American actress best known for her roles on television, particularly as Livia Soprano on HBO's 'The Sopranos' and as Margaret Pynchon on 'Lou Grant.' She had a distinguished career in theater, film, and television spanning over five decades, earning multiple awards and accolades. [bio]

• 2003 Larry Doby

  Pioneering African American baseball player who broke the color barrier in the American League, following Jackie Robinson.

• 2005 Mushtaq Ali

  Prominent Indian cricketer who was a key figure in early Indian cricket, known for his batting skills and contributions to the sport's...

• 2006 Vincent Sherman

  Vincent Sherman was a prominent American film director, screenwriter, and actor who had a long and successful career in Hollywood during the...

• 2008 Tasha Tudor

  Renowned American children's book illustrator and author known for her nostalgic and detailed watercolor illustrations.

• 2010 Jose Saramago

  Acclaimed Portuguese novelist and Nobel Prize in Literature winner, known for his unique narrative style and profound literary...

• 2011 Clarence Clemons

  Clarence Clemons was an American football player who played as a linebacker in the National Football League.

• 2011 Yelena Bonner

  Soviet-Russian human rights activist and wife of renowned physicist and dissident Andrei Sakharov.

• 2013 Michael Hastings

  Michael Hastings was an acclaimed American investigative journalist known for his bold and critical reporting on military and political...

• 2013 Garde Gardom

  Garde Gardom was a prominent Canadian lawyer and politician who served as the 26th Lieutenant Governor of British Columbia from 1990 to...

• 2014 Stephanie Kwolek

  Stephanie Kwolek was a pioneering American chemist who invented Kevlar, a revolutionary synthetic fiber five times stronger than steel,...

• 2020 Vera Lynn

  Vera Lynn was a beloved British singer known as the 'Forces' Sweetheart' during World War II, who boosted morale through her music and...