Famous people and celebrities who died on June 22

Welcome to Takemeback.to's page dedicated to remembering the celebrities and famous people who passed away on June 22. 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.

• 1925 Felix Klein

  Known for his work in group theory and non-Euclidean geometry.

• 1928 George Siegmann

  Actor (birth of nation, queen of sheba), dead at 46.

• 1931 Armand Fallières

  Armand Fallières was a French politician who served as President of France from 1906 to 1913.

• 1936 Moritz Schlick

  Contributed to the development of computer science and artificial intelligence.

• 1946 Harlan Stone

  American businessman who co-founded the Stone & Webster engineering corporation.

• 1964 Havank

  Havank was a prominent Dutch thriller writer and journalist known for his detective novels and crime fiction.

• 1965 David Selznick

  Legendary Hollywood film producer who won Oscars for 'Gone with the Wind' and 'Rebecca', and was awarded the Irving Thalberg Memorial Prize.

• 1969 Judy Garland

  Judy Garland was an American actress, singer, and vaudevillian renowned for her exceptional contralto vocals and emotional depth. She achieved international stardom as Dorothy in 'The Wizard of Oz' (1939) and became one of the most iconic performers of Hollywood's Golden Age, celebrated for her work in film, television, and music. [bio]

• 1970 Đặng Thùy Trâm

  Vietnamese physician and author who died young during the Vietnam War, known for her poignant diaries documenting her experiences.

• 1974 Darius Milhaud

  French composer known for his prolific output and association with the group of composers known as Les Six.

• 1977 Jacqueline Audry

  Pioneering French film director who began her career as a script girl and assistant director, becoming a notable filmmaker in the 1940s.

• 1984 Joseph Losey

  Joseph Losey was a prominent American film and theater director known for his socially critical works.

• 1987 Fred Astaire

  Fred Astaire was an American dancer, singer, actor, choreographer, and television presenter who is widely regarded as one of the greatest dancers in film and television history. He is best known for his innovative choreography and enduring film partnerships, particularly with Ginger Rogers. [bio]

• 1990 Ilya Frank

  Soviet physicist who shared the 1958 Nobel Prize in Physics for the groundbreaking discovery of Cherenkov radiation, a phenomenon of...

• 1990 Il´ja Mikhailovich Frank

  Prize laureate for the discovery and the interpretation of the Cherenkov effect.

• 1992 M. F. K. Fisher

  Prominent American food writer and culinary philosopher who revolutionized food writing by exploring cuisine as a complex cultural and...

• 1993 Pat Nixon

  Pat Nixon was the First Lady of the United States during Richard Nixon's presidency from 1969 to 1974.

• 1995 Yves Congar

  Prominent French Dominican friar, Catholic priest, and influential theologian who played a significant role in the Second Vatican Council...

• 2002 Ann Landers

  Legendary advice columnist who became the most widely syndicated columnist in the Guinness Book of Records, reaching an estimated 90 million...

• 2008 George Carlin

  George Carlin was an influential American stand-up comedian, actor, author, and social critic known for his sharp wit, observational humor, and outspoken criticism of religion, politics, and language. He is widely celebrated for his groundbreaking comedy, most notably his routine 'Seven Words You Can Never Say on Television', which played a pivotal role in a 1978 U.S. Supreme Court case … [bio]

• 2008 Dody Goodman

  Dody Goodman was an American character actress known for her distinctive, comedic, and often eccentric roles in television and film, particularly in the 1950s through the 1980s. [bio]

• 2008 Jane McGrath

  Co-founder of the McGrath Foundation, an Australian breast cancer support organization dedicated to raising awareness and funding for breast...

• 2008 Natalia Bekhtereva

  Renowned Russian neuroscientist who made significant contributions to brain research and understanding human consciousness.

• 2015 James Horner

  Renowned film composer famous for iconic movie soundtracks like Titanic, Avatar, and Braveheart.

• 2018 Vinnie Paul

  Vinnie Paul was a legendary drummer and co-founder of the influential heavy metal band Pantera, known for his powerful drumming style and...

• 2022 Yves Coppens

  Renowned French paleoanthropologist who played a crucial role in the discovery of the famous 'Lucy' skeleton, a pivotal find in...

• 2023 Harry M. Markowitz

  Prize laureate for their pioneering work in the theory of financial economics.