Famous people and celebrities who died on June 19

Welcome to Takemeback.to's page dedicated to remembering the celebrities and famous people who passed away on June 19. 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.

• 1786 Nathanael Greene

  Revolutionary War general who played a major role in the American victory.

• 1902 Albert

  Prince of Monaco who ascended to the throne in 2005, continuing the principality's royal lineage.

• 1940 Maurice Jaubert

  Maurice Jaubert was a prominent French film composer of the 1930s, known for creating subtle and mood-enhancing soundtracks for notable...

• 1953 Ethel Rosenberg

  Ethel Rosenberg was an American woman convicted of conspiracy to commit espionage during the Cold War, executed alongside her husband Julius...

• 1953 Julius Rosenberg

  Julius Rosenberg was an American spy convicted of passing nuclear secrets to the Soviet Union during the Cold War, becoming the first US...

• 1956 Thomas Watson

  Pioneering computer scientist and IBM executive who played a key role in the development of the personal computer.

• 1962 Frank Borzage

  United states -- director (7th heaven and strange cargo), died at 69.

• 1966 Ed Wynn

  Ed Wynn was an American comedian and actor, best known for his work in vaudeville, radio, and film, as well as his distinctive voice and comic persona. [bio]

• 1984 Lee Krasner

  Lee Krasner was a pioneering American abstract expressionist painter, wife of Jackson Pollock, and a crucial figure in the mid-20th century...

• 1986 Coluche

  Coluche was a legendary French comedian and actor who became a cultural icon, known for his provocative humor and political satire,...

• 1986 Len Bias

  Promising NBA basketball player drafted by the Boston Celtics who tragically died from a cocaine-induced seizure just days after being...

• 1991 Jean Arthur

  Jean Arthur was an acclaimed American actress best known for her roles in classic films of the 1930s and 1940s, particularly in screwball comedies and Frank Capra's iconic works. Her distinctive husky voice and comedic timing made her a standout presence in Hollywood's Golden Age. [bio]

• 1993 William Golding

  William Golding was an English novelist, playwright, and poet best known for writing the classic novel 'Lord of the Flies.' His works often explore the darker aspects of human nature and society. Golding won the Nobel Prize in Literature in 1983. [bio]

• 1995 Peter Townsend

  British Royal Air Force officer and war hero who became famous for his controversial romantic relationship with Princess Margaret, Queen...

• 1997 Olga Georges-Picot

  Olga Georges-Picot was a French actress known for her work in European cinema during the 1960s and 1970s, appearing in both French and international films. [bio]

• 2007 Antonio Aguilar

  Antonio Aguilar was a renowned Mexican singer, actor, equestrian, film producer, and screenwriter, celebrated for popularizing traditional Mexican music and starring in numerous films. Known as 'El Charro de México,' he became one of the most influential figures in Mexican entertainment, bridging music and cinema for decades. [bio]

• 2007 Ze'ev Schiff

  Ze'ev Schiff was a prominent Israeli military historian and journalist known for his insightful analysis of Middle Eastern geopolitics.

• 2010 Anthony Quinton

  Prominent British philosopher, academic, and writer who made significant contributions to metaphysics and epistemology.

• 2010 Manute Bol

  Manute Bol was an extraordinary NBA player from Sudan, standing 7'7" tall, who holds the record for most shots blocked per minute in league...

• 2013 James Gandolfini

  James Gandolfini was an American actor best known for his role as Tony Soprano, the conflicted mob boss in the award-winning HBO series 'The Sopranos.' His performance is widely regarded as one of the greatest in television history, earning him multiple Emmy and Screen Actors Guild Awards. [bio]

• 2013 Gyula Horn

  Hungarian politician who served as the 37th Prime Minister of Hungary from 1994 to 1998, playing a crucial role in Hungary's transition from...

• 2013 Vince Flynn

  Bestselling American novelist renowned for his Mitch Rapp series of political thrillers, widely recognized in the espionage and military...

• 2014 Gerry Goffin

  Gerry Goffin was a renowned American songwriter who, together with his then-wife Carole King, formed one of the most successful songwriting...

• 2015 James Salter

  Acclaimed American novelist and short story writer known for his elegant prose and profound exploration of human relationships.

• 2016 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]

• 2017 Otto Warmbier

  American student who was detained in North Korea in 2016, suffered severe neurological damage, and died shortly after being released in a...

• 2020 Ian Holm

  Ian Holm was an acclaimed English actor known for his versatility and wide-ranging performances in film, television, and theatre, earning critical recognition across a career that spanned more than five decades. [bio]