Deaths in June 2014 facts for kids
June 2014 was a month when many notable people from around the world passed away. This article remembers some of these individuals who made a difference in various fields, from acting and music to sports and science. They left behind a legacy through their work and contributions.
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Remembering Notable People in June 2014
Actors and Entertainers
- June 1 - Ann B. Davis, 88, was an American actress. She was best known for her role as Alice Nelson, the housekeeper on the popular TV show The Brady Bunch. She passed away due to complications from a fall.
- June 9 - Rik Mayall, 56, was a British comedian and actor. He was famous for his roles in many comedy TV shows.
- June 11 - Ruby Dee, 91, was an American actress. She was known for her powerful performances in movies like American Gangster.
- June 12 - Carla Laemmle, 104, was an American actress. She appeared in early classic movies like The Phantom of the Opera and Dracula.
- June 14 - Sam Kelly, 70, was a British actor. He was known for his roles in TV series like 'Allo 'Allo! and Porridge.
- June 15 - Casey Kasem, 82, was an American radio personality. He was famous for hosting American Top 40, a countdown of popular songs. He also voiced the character Shaggy Rogers in Scooby-Doo. He passed away due to dementia.
- June 24 - Eli Wallach, 98, was an American actor. He starred in many classic films, including The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly. He passed away from natural causes.
- June 27 - Bobby Womack, 70, was an American singer and songwriter. He was known for hit songs like "Lookin' for a Love."
- June 28 - Meshach Taylor, 67, was an American actor. He was known for his roles in the TV show Designing Women and the movie Mannequin. He passed away after an illness.
- June 30 - Paul Mazursky, 84, was an American movie director and screenwriter. He passed away due to heart and lung issues.
- June 30 - Bob Hastings, 89, was an American actor. He was known for his voice work, including in Batman: The Animated Series. He passed away after an illness.
Sports Stars
- June 1 - Marinho Chagas, 62, was a Brazilian footballer. He played for the Brazilian national team.
- June 4 - Don Zimmer, 83, was an American baseball player and manager. He played for teams like the Brooklyn Dodgers. He passed away due to heart failure.
- June 7 - Fernandão, 36, was a Brazilian footballer. He was a well-known player for S.C. Internacional. He passed away in a helicopter crash.
- June 9 - Bob Welch, 57, was an American baseball player. He played for the Los Angeles Dodgers and Oakland Athletics and won the Cy Young Award in 1990. He passed away after an accidental fall.
- June 13 - Gyula Grosics, 88, was a Hungarian football player. He was an Olympic champion in 1952.
- June 13 - Chuck Noll, 82, was an American football player and a Hall of Fame coach for the Pittsburgh Steelers. He won the most Super Bowls as a coach. He passed away due to heart disease.
- June 16 - Tony Gwynn, 54, was an American baseball player. He was a beloved player known for his hitting skills. He passed away due to cancer.
Scientists and Inventors
- June 2 - Alexander Shulgin, 88, was an American pharmacologist and chemist. He was known for his work in chemistry. He passed away due to liver cancer.
- June 4 - Chester Nez, 93, was an American Navajo code talker. He was the last remaining Navajo who helped create a secret code used during World War II. He passed away due to kidney failure.
- June 18 - Stephanie Kwolek, 90, was an American chemist. She invented Kevlar, a very strong material used in bulletproof vests and other protective gear. She passed away after a short illness.
Other Important Figures
- June 3 - Gopinath Munde, 64, was an Indian politician. He passed away in a road accident.
- June 6 - Eric Hill, 86, was a British children's writer and illustrator. He created the popular Spot the Dog books.
- June 18 - Horace Silver, 85, was an American jazz pianist. He was a very influential musician in jazz history.
- June 26 - Howard Baker, 88, was an American politician and diplomat. He served as a Senator for Tennessee and was a Senate Majority Leader. He passed away due to complications from a stroke.
See more months
- Deaths in January 2014
- Deaths in February 2014
- Deaths in March 2014
- Deaths in April 2014
- Deaths in May 2014
- Deaths in July 2014
- Deaths in August 2014
- Deaths in September 2014
- Deaths in October 2014
- Deaths in November 2014
- Deaths in December 2014
See also
In Spanish: Anexo:Fallecidos en junio de 2014 para niños
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