Deaths in June 2015 facts for kids
This article lists some notable people who passed away in June 2015. These individuals were known for their achievements in various fields, such as politics, acting, music, sports, and science. Learning about their lives helps us understand their contributions to the world.
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People Who Passed Away in June 2015
Nobutaka Machimura (1944-2015)
Charles Kennedy (1959-2015)
Nicholas Liverpool (1934-2015)
Jacques Parizeau (1930-2015)
Irwin Rose (1926-2015)
Tariq Aziz (1936-2015)
Christopher Lee (1922-2015)
Ron Moody (1924-2015)
Zito (1932-2015)
Süleyman Demirel (1924-2015)
Roberto M. Levingston (1920-2015)
Patrick Macnee (1922-2015)
Chris Squire (1948-2015)
June 1
- Shone An, 31, a singer and actor from Taiwan. He was part of the group Comic Boyz.
- Joan Kirner, 76, an Australian politician. She served as the Premier of Victoria from 1990 to 1992.
- Nobutaka Machimura, 70, a Japanese politician. He was the Speaker of the House of Representatives in Japan from 2014 to 2015.
- Charles Kennedy, 55, a British politician. He was the leader of the Liberal Democrats party from 1999 to 2006.
- Jacques Parizeau, 84, a Canadian politician. He was the Premier of Quebec from 1994 to 1996.
- Nicholas Liverpool, 80, a politician from Dominica. He was the President of Dominica from 2003 to 2012.
- Jean Ritchie, 92, an American folk singer and song collector.
- Kirill Pokrovsky, 53, a Russian composer.
June 2
- Alberto De Martino, 85, an Italian movie director. He directed films like O.K. Connery.
- Irwin Rose, 88, an American biologist. He won the Nobel Prize in Chemistry in 2004.
- Fernando de Araújo, 52, a politician from East Timor. He was the President of the National Parliament.
June 3
- Margaret Juntwait, 58, an American radio host. She hosted the Metropolitan Opera radio broadcasts.
June 4
- Hermann Zapf, 96, a German typeface designer. He created many famous fonts.
- Albert West, 65, a Dutch singer and record producer.
June 5
- Alan Bond, 77, an Australian businessman.
- Roger Vergé, 85, a French chef. He helped create "Nouvelle Cuisine," a style of cooking.
- Jerry Collins, 34, a rugby union player from New Zealand. He played for the national team.
- Tariq Aziz, 79, an Iraqi politician. He was the Foreign Affairs Minister of Iraq from 1983 to 1991.
- Giacomo Furia, 90, an Italian actor.
June 6
- Pierre Brice, 86, a French actor. He was known for movies like Old Shatterhand.
- Ludvík Vaculík, 88, a Czech writer and journalist.
- Richard Johnson, 87, an English actor. He appeared in films like The Boy in the Striped Pyjamas.
- Ronnie Gilbert, 88, an American singer-songwriter and activist. She was part of the group The Weavers.
- Aarthi Agarwal, 31, an American actress who worked in Telugu cinema.
June 7
- Sir Christopher Lee, 93, a famous British actor and singer. He was known for roles in Dracula, The Lord of the Rings, and Star Wars.
June 8
- Chea Sim, 82, a Cambodian politician. He was the president of the Cambodian People's Party.
- David Rotem, 66, an Israeli politician. He was a member of the Knesset.
June 9
- James Last, 86, a German composer and bandleader.
- Fred Anton Maier, 76, a Norwegian Olympic champion speed skater.
- Pedro Zerolo, 54, a Spanish politician born in Venezuela.
June 10
- Wolfgang Jeschke, 78, a German science fiction author.
- Robert Chartoff, 81, an American movie producer. He produced films like Rocky and Raging Bull, winning an Oscar in 1977.
June 11
- Ornette Coleman, 85, an American saxophonist. He was a pioneer of free jazz music.
- Jack King, 84, an American public affairs officer for NASA.
- Ron Moody, 91, a British actor. He was famous for his role in the movie Oliver!.
- Dusty Rhodes, 69, an American professional wrestler.
- Jim Ed Brown, 81, an American country singer. He was part of the group The Browns.
June 12
- Monica Lewis, 93, an American singer and actress.
- Fernando Brant, 68, a Brazilian poet and composer.
June 13
- Magnus Härenstam, 73, a Swedish actor and comedian.
- Sergio Renán, 82, an Argentine actor, director, and screenwriter.
June 14
- Hugo Blanco, 74, a Venezuelan musician and composer.
- Zito, 82, a Brazilian footballer. He was a member of the World Cup-winning teams in 1958 and 1962.
- Qiao Shi, 90, a Chinese politician. He was the Chairman of the National People's Congress.
June 15
- Jean Doré, 70, a Canadian politician. He was the Mayor of Montreal from 1986 to 1994.
- Blaze Starr, 83, an American burlesque performer and club owner.
- Jeanna Friske, 40, a Russian singer. She was part of the group Blestyaschie.
- Kirk Kerkorian, 98, a well-known American businessman.
June 16
- Charles Correa, 84, an Indian architect.
- Tony Ranasinghe, 77, a Sri Lankan actor and writer.
June 17
- Süleyman Demirel, 90, a Turkish politician. He served as the President of Turkey from 1993 to 2000.
- Ron Clarke, 78, an Australian long-distance runner. He won an Olympic bronze medal in 1964.
- Clementa C. Pinckney, 41, an American politician and pastor. He was a member of the South Carolina Senate.
- Roberto M. Levingston, 95, an Argentine politician. He was the President of Argentina from 1970 to 1971.
- John David Crow, 79, an American football player and coach. He won the Heisman Trophy.
- Jeralean Talley, 116, an American supercentenarian. She was the world's oldest person at the time.
June 18
- Phil Austin, 74, an American comedian, writer, and musician.
- Ralph J. Roberts, 95, an American businessman. He was the founder of Comcast.
- Jack Rollins, 100, an American movie producer. He produced films like Midnight in Paris.
- Allen Weinstein, 77, an American historian. He was the Archivist of the United States.
June 19
- Harold Battiste, 83, an American jazz and R&B composer, arranger, and musician.
- Wendell Holmes, 71, an American musician from The Holmes Brothers band.
June 20
- François Delapierre, 44, a French politician.
- Elson Floyd, 59, an American educator. He was the President of Washington State University.
- Takanonami Sadahiro, 43, a Japanese sumo wrestler and coach.
June 21
- Veijo Meri, 86, a Finnish author.
- Gunther Schuller, 89, an American composer, conductor, and jazz musician.
June 22
- Laura Antonelli, 73, an Italian actress. She starred in movies like Malicious.
- James Horner, 61, an American composer. He composed music for films like Titanic and Apollo 13, winning an Oscar in 1998.
June 23
- Helmuth Lohner, 82, an Austrian actor and theatre director.
- Magali Noël, 84, a French actress and singer. She was in the movie La Dolce Vita.
- Dick Van Patten, 86, an American actor. He was known for his role in the TV show Eight is Enough.
- Sir Chris Woodhead, 68, a British educationalist. He was the Chief Inspector for Ofsted.
June 24
- Walter Browne, 66, an Australian-born American chess Grandmaster. He was a six-time U.S. champion.
- Cristiano Araújo, 29, a Brazilian singer and songwriter.
- Mario Biaggi, 97, an American politician. He served in the U.S. House of Representatives from New York.
June 25
- Patrick Macnee, 93, an English-American actor. He was famous for his role in the TV series The Avengers.
June 26
- Yevgeny Primakov, 85, a Russian politician and diplomat. He was the Prime Minister of Russia from 1998 to 1999.
- Kája Saudek, 80, a Czech comics illustrator.
June 27
- Chris Squire, 67, an English bass guitarist. He was a founding member of the band Yes.
June 28
- Jack Carter, 93, an American comedian and actor.
- Wally Stanowski, 96, a Canadian ice hockey player. He played for the Toronto Maple Leafs.
June 29
- Charles Pasqua, 88, a French politician. He was the Minister of the Interior for France.
- Josef Masopust, 84, a Czech football player and manager.
June 30
- Eddy Louiss, 74, a French jazz organist.
- Leonard Starr, 89, an American cartoonist. He worked on ThunderCats and Little Orphan Annie.
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See also
In Spanish: Anexo:Fallecidos en junio de 2015 para niños
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