Famous people and celebrities who died on June 28

Welcome to Takemeback.to's page dedicated to remembering the celebrities and famous people who passed away on June 28. 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.

• 1836 James Madison

  James Madison was an American statesman, diplomat, and Founding Father who served as the fourth President of the United States from 1809 to 1817. Widely regarded as the 'Father of the Constitution,' Madison played a pivotal role in drafting and promoting the United States Constitution and the Bill of Rights. He was a leading advocate for a strong federal government … [bio]

• 1914 Franz Ferdinand

  The young serbian nationalist gavrilo primcip, the casus belli in world war i, assassinates archduke of austria and sophia.

• 1922 Velimir Khlebnikov

  Russian playwright and poet (d. 1922).

• 1962 Mickey Cochrane

  Renowned Major League Baseball catcher and manager who played primarily for the Detroit Tigers, known for his exceptional leadership and...

• 1965 Red Nichols

  Red Nichols was a prominent American jazz musician known for his innovative cornet playing and versatile musical leadership during the early...

• 1971 Franz Stangl

  Nazi SS officer and commandant of the Treblinka extermination camp during World War II, responsible for the systematic murder of...

• 1975 Rod Serling

  Rod Serling was an American screenwriter, playwright, television producer, and narrator best known as the creator and host of the groundbreaking anthology television series 'The Twilight Zone.' Renowned for his incisive writing and memorable on-screen presence, Serling is recognized as a pioneer of television science fiction, blending social commentary with imaginative storytelling. [bio]

• 1975 Serge Reding

  Belgian weightlifter and world champion who tragically died from cardiac arrest in the Philippines during an international event.

• 1976 Stanley Baker

  Stanley Baker was a prominent Welsh actor and film producer, acclaimed for his tough, intense screen presence and memorable roles in British cinema during the 1950s and 1960s. He is best known for starring in and producing the classic war film 'Zulu' (1964). [bio]

• 1981 Terry Fox

  Canadian athlete and cancer research activist who ran across Canada with a prosthetic leg to raise awareness and funds for cancer research,...

• 1982 Harry Mills

  Member of the famous Mills Brothers singing group, a prominent American vocal ensemble known for their harmonies and popular music in the...

• 1984 Yigael Yadin

  Yigael Yadin was a prominent Israeli archaeologist, military general, and politician who served as Deputy Prime Minister of Israel and made...

• 1992 Mikhail Tal

  Legendary Latvian chess grandmaster known as the 'Magician from Riga', who was World Chess Champion from 1960 to 1961 and renowned for his...

• 1993 GG Allin

  Notorious punk rock singer known for extreme and shocking live performances, considered one of the most controversial musicians in punk...

• 1993 Boris Christoff

  Boris Christoff was a distinguished Bulgarian opera singer widely recognized as one of the most significant bass voices of the 20th century.

• 1995 Petri Walli

  Finnish singer-songwriter, guitarist, and producer (b. 1969).

• 1999 Vere Bird

  First Prime Minister of Antigua and Barbuda who led the country to independence and served from 1981 to 1994.

• 2004 Anthony Buckeridge

  Renowned English author known for his children's literature, particularly the Jennings series of books.

• 2005 Michael P. Murphy

  American lieutenant and Medal of Honor recipient who heroically died in combat in Afghanistan in 2005.

• 2007 Eugene B. Fluckey

  Eugene B. Fluckey was a distinguished American naval submarine commander during World War II, awarded the Medal of Honor for extraordinary...

• 2007 Kiichi Miyazawa

  Prominent Japanese politician who served as the 78th Prime Minister of Japan from 1991 to 1993, with a significant career in law and...

• 2009 Billy Mays

  Famous American television pitchman known for his energetic and loud infomercials, who tragically passed away in 2009.

• 2010 Robert Byrd

  Robert Byrd was a long-serving American politician who represented West Virginia in the United States Senate from 1959 to 2010, making him the longest-serving U.S. senator in history. A Democrat, Byrd held several prominent leadership roles, including Senate Majority Leader and President pro tempore of the Senate. [bio]

• 2012 Robert Sabatier

  Prominent French writer and poet who was elected to prestigious literary academies, including Académie Goncourt in 1971.

• 2014 Meshach Taylor

  Meshach Taylor was an American actor best known for his role as Anthony Bouvier on the sitcom 'Designing Women.' He also appeared in the film 'Mannequin' and starred as Sheldon Baylor on the sitcom 'Dave's World.' [bio]

• 2014 On Kawara

  Renowned Japanese-American conceptual artist famous for his date paintings and minimalist art that explored time, existence, and...

• 2016 Scotty Moore

  Legendary guitarist best known for his pioneering work with Elvis Presley as a key member of the Blue Moon Boys.

• 2016 Buddy Ryan

  Legendary NFL coach famous for developing innovative defensive strategies and coaching the Chicago Bears and Philadelphia Eagles.

• 2016 Pat Summitt

  Legendary women's basketball coach who transformed the University of Tennessee's program and became the winningest coach in NCAA Division I...

• 2018 Harlan Ellison

  Harlan Ellison was a prolific and influential American science fiction and fantasy writer known for his groundbreaking short stories and...