Famous people and celebrities who died on June 30

Welcome to Takemeback.to's page dedicated to remembering the celebrities and famous people who passed away on June 30. 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.

• 1919 Lord Rayleigh (John William Strutt)

  Prize laureate for his investigations of the densities of the most important gases and for his discovery of argon in connection with these...

• 1941 Aleksander Tõnisson

  Estonian general and politician, 5th estonian minister of war (b. 1875).

• 1961 Lee de Forest

  American inventor, invented the audion tube (b. 1873).

• 1966 Margery Allingham

  Margery Allingham was a prominent British mystery novelist known for creating the detective Albert Campion.

• 1966 Giuseppe Farina

  Pioneering Italian racing driver who was the first Formula One World Champion, known for his significant contributions to motorsport in the...

• 1971 Vladislav Volkov

  Soviet cosmonaut who participated in space missions during the height of the Space Race, tragically dying during the Soyuz 11 mission in...

• 1971 Nikola Kotkov

  Bulgarian footballer (b. 1938).

• 1973 Nancy Mitford

  British novelist and writer renowned for her witty social satires about the English upper class, particularly famous for her novels 'Pursuit...

• 1974 Alberta King

  Alberta King was a prominent civil rights activist and the mother of Martin Luther King Jr.

• 1984 Lillian Hellman

  Lillian Hellman was a prominent American playwright and screenwriter who significantly influenced 20th-century theater with her socially...

• 1995 Phyllis Hyman

  Phyllis Hyman was an American singer, songwriter, and actress, renowned for her powerful contralto voice and emotive performances in the soul, jazz, and R&B genres. She released several acclaimed albums during the 1970s and 1980s and gained recognition for her work on Broadway. [bio]

• 1995 Gale Gordon

  Gale Gordon was an American character actor best known for his roles in classic radio and television comedy series, including playing the blustering authority figure on shows like 'Our Miss Brooks' and 'The Lucy Show.' [bio]

• 1995 Georgy Beregovoy

  Soviet cosmonaut and military pilot who flew on the Soyuz 3 mission, making significant contributions to the Soviet space program.

• 1996 Margaux Hemingway

  Margaux Hemingway was an American fashion model and actress, best known for her work in the fashion industry during the 1970s as well as for her roles in films such as 'Lipstick.' She was the granddaughter of author Ernest Hemingway. [bio]

• 2001 Chet Atkins

  Chet Atkins was a pioneering country-western guitarist and musician who significantly influenced the 'Nashville Sound' and was inducted into...

• 2001 Joe Henderson

  Renowned jazz saxophonist and composer who significantly influenced hard bop and post-bop jazz styles during the 1960s and 1970s.

• 2002 Francisco Xavier

  Renowned Brazilian spiritist medium and psychographer who wrote over 80 books despite being semi-literate.

• 2003 Buddy Hackett

  Buddy Hackett was an American comedian and actor known for his distinctive voice, comic timing, and roles in both stand-up comedy and film. He gained widespread fame in the 1950s and 1960s, performing in nightclubs, television, and movies, and remains regarded as one of America's memorable comedic figures. [bio]

• 2003 Robert McCloskey

  Renowned American children's book author and illustrator, famous for classic works like 'Make Way for Ducklings'.

• 2009 Harve Presnell

  Harve Presnell was an American actor and singer best known for his work in musical theatre and film. He gained recognition for his roles in Broadway productions such as 'The Unsinkable Molly Brown' and for memorable performances in films like 'Fargo' and 'Saving Private Ryan.' [bio]

• 2009 Pina Bausch

  Legendary German choreographer who transformed contemporary dance through her innovative work at the Wuppertal Dance Theatre.

• 2012 Yitzhak Shamir

  Prominent Israeli politician who served as Prime Minister of Israel from 1983 to 1992.

• 2013 Thompson Oliha

  Nigerian footballer (b. 1968).

• 2014 Paul Mazursky

  Renowned American filmmaker known for critically acclaimed films like 'Bob & Carol & Ted & Alice' and 'Harry and Tonto'.

• 2015 Leonard Starr

  Renowned American comic strip artist famous for creating and drawing the iconic 'Little Orphan Annie' comic strip from 1970 to 2000.

• 2017 Simone Veil

  Prominent French politician, Holocaust survivor, and human rights advocate who played a crucial role in French and European politics.

• 2017 Barry Norman

  Iconic British film critic and television presenter, best known for hosting BBC's 'Film' program for over 25 years.

• 2019 Mitchell Feigenbaum

  Mathematician and physicist who made significant contributions to chaos theory and nonlinear dynamics, known for the Feigenbaum constants.

• 2022 Technoblade

  Technoblade was a popular Minecraft YouTuber and content creator known for his exceptional gaming skills and humorous commentary.