Notable Deaths on June 2
740+ people died on this day throughout history
George P. Doles
1830–1864 (age 34)
Memory Hill Cemetery
George P. Doles was a Confederate general from Georgia who was killed in action during the American Civil War.
Marek Oleksiński
1941–2025 (age 84)
Nowy Sącz
Marek Wiesław Oleksiński (27 March 1941 – 2 June 2025) was a Polish politician.
Ellu Saar
1955–2024 (age 69)
Metsakalmistu
Sociologist Ellu Saar offered compassionate scholarship that deepened understanding of Estonia's evolving communities.
Zbigniew Maciej Gliwicz
1939–2024 (age 85)
Powązki Military Cemetery
Zbigniew Maciej Gliwicz (1939-2024) was a Polish individual from Warsaw who was interred at Powązki Military Cemetery.
Philippe Pozzo di Borgo
1951–2023 (age 72)
Alata
Philippe Pozzo di Borgo (14 February 1951 – 1 June 2023) was a French businessman who was the director of Pommery and ...
Uri Zohar
1935–2022 (age 87)
Har HaMenuchot
Uri Zohar (Hebrew: אורי זוהר [ˈuʁi ˈzoaʁ]; 4 November 1935 – 2 June 2022) was an Israeli film director,...
José Luccioni
1949–2022 (age 73)
cimetière d'Athis-Mons
Jose Luccioni (1 August 1949 – 2 June 2022) was a French actor and artistic director.
Henn Pai
1937–2021 (age 84)
Old St. John's cemetery
Henn Pai (1937-2021) was from Misso Rural Municipality, Estonia, and was buried at Old St. John's cemetery.
Lars Faaborg-Andersen
1956–2021 (age 65)
Vestre Cemetery
Lars Faaborg-Andersen (22 June 1956 – 2 June 2021) was a Danish diplomat who served as ambassador of the European Uni...
David Rehling
1949–2021 (age 72)
Dragør Cemetery
David Rehling was a jurist dedicated to fairness and the protection of individual rights in public life.
Julius Böheimer
1942–2021 (age 79)
Helenenfriedhof Baden, Lower Austria
Julius Böheimer was an author celebrated for his empathetic storytelling and lasting literary presence.
Hasan Saltık
1964–2021 (age 57)
Küçükyalı Cemetery
Hasan Saltık (pronounced [hasan saɫtɯk]; 1964 – 2 June 2021) was a Turkish record producer.
Peder Christoffersen
1942–2020 (age 78)
Holmen Cemetery
Peder Christoffersen was a journalist celebrated for integrity and mentorship in Danish media.
Erwin Anton Svendsen
1934–2020 (age 86)
Holmen Cemetery
Erwin Anton Svendsen was a gifted actor whose performances touched the hearts of audiences across generations.
Roberto Gervaso
1937–2020 (age 83)
Vittoriale degli italiani
Roberto Gervaso (9 July 1937 – 2 June 2020) was an Italian writer and journalist.
Josef Henger
1931–2020 (age 89)
Friedhof Berg
Josef Henger was a sculptor whose artistic works enriched the cultural landscape.
Mart Nutt
1962–2019 (age 57)
Metsakalmistu
Mart Nutt (21 March 1962 – 2 June 2019) was an Estonian politician and historian, member of the XIV Riigikogu since he...
Pavel Fried
1930–2019 (age 89)
Jewish cemetery, Třebíč
Pavel Fried (1930–2019) was a Czech entrepreneur.
Aleksey Kazannik
1941–2019 (age 78)
Staro-Severnoe Cemetery
Alexey Ivanovich Kazannik (Russian: Алексе́й Ива́нович Каза́нник; 26 July 1941 – 2 June 2019...
Eino Laaksonen
1936–2017 (age 81)
Hietaniemi cemetery
Teacher Eino Laaksonen nurtured curiosity and kindness in countless students.
Zdeněk Brudna
1927–2017 (age 90)
Cemetery in Nebušice
Zdeněk Brudna (1927–2017) was a Nebušice resident whose life spanned nearly a century.
Alexis B. Long
1944–2017 (age 73)
Coolac
Alexis B. Long was a researcher whose scholarly work advanced knowledge in her field.
Jerzy Pelc
1924–2017 (age 93)
Powązki Cemetery
Jerzy Pelc (1924-2017) was a Warsaw-born Polish individual who was laid to rest at Powązki Cemetery.
Gertrude Klein
1919–2016 (age 97)
Hillside Memorial Park
Gertrude Klein (1919–2016) was an American from Cleveland remembered at Hillside Memorial Park.
Don Hardeman
1952–2016 (age 64)
Killeen City Cemetery
Don Hardeman (1952–2016) of Killeen was buried at Killeen City Cemetery.
Jerzy Osiński
1951–2016 (age 65)
Służew Cemetery (Renety Street)
Jerzy Osiński was a Polish engineer whose technical expertise contributed to Polish industry.
Irwin Rose
1926–2015 (age 89)
Jewish Community Association of Amherst Cemetery
Nobel laureate Irwin Rose, the biochemist honored for his work on protein degradation, died in 2015 and is buried at the...
Silvio Spaccesi
1926–2015 (age 89)
Cemetery
Silvio Spaccesi was a stage actor whose artistic talents enriched the theatrical community.
Marjorie Stapp
1921–2014 (age 93)
El Toro Memorial Park
Marjorie Stapp (1921-2014) originated from Little Rock and is buried at El Toro Memorial Park.
Ronald Read
1921–2014 (age 93)
Meeting House Hill Cemetery
Ronald Read (1921–2014) was a Dummerston resident buried at Meeting House Hill Cemetery after a lifelong commitment to...
Preston Ward
1927–2013 (age 86)
Palm Memorial Park Cemetery
Preston Ward (1927–2013) was an American Major League Baseball first baseman and outfielder who played for the Brookly...
René Poncin
1936–2012 (age 76)
cemetery of Tramoyes
French politician committed to public service and the representation of his constituents.
Erika Streit
1910–2011 (age 101)
Kilchberg cemetery
Erika Streit was a graphic designer recognized for her thoughtful, expressive visual work.
Raymond Franz
1922–2010 (age 88)
Colestown Cemetery
Raymond Franz (1922–2010) was a former Jehovah's Witness governing body member who became an author of critical memoir...
Anne Juksaar
1939–2010 (age 71)
Rahumäe Cemetery
Anne Juksaar was an Estonian teacher devoted to education and student growth.
Vilém Kunst
1930–2010 (age 80)
Brno Central Cemetery
Vilém Kunst (1930-2010) was a Czech individual who lived through the latter half of the 20th century and was buried at ...
Oldřich Nedvědický
1939–2010 (age 71)
Cemetery in Lipník
Oldřich Nedvědický (1939–2010) was a Lipník resident remembered with respect.
Jim McDermott
1910–2009 (age 99)
Calverton National Cemetery
Jim McDermott (1910–2009) spent nearly a century before being buried at Calverton National Cemetery.
Nini Boesman
1918–2009 (age 91)
Oud Eik en Duinen
Nini Boesman is admired for her pioneering spirit as a compassionate and courageous balloonist.
Bogusław Paleczny
1959–2009 (age 50)
Tarnowskie Góry
Resident of Tarnowskie Góry who lived through Poland's transformative modern era.
Inga Löwdin
1917–2008 (age 91)
Uppsala Old Cemetery
Inga Löwdin (1917–2008) was a Swedish cross-country skier.
Joan Margaret Backhouse
1920–2008 (age 88)
Church of St John the Baptist, Itchen Abbas
Joan Margaret Backhouse (1920–2008) was a devoted member of the Church of St John the Baptist, Itchen Abbas.
Joseph K. Bratton
1926–2007 (age 81)
Arlington National Cemetery
Joseph K. Bratton (1926–2007) of Saint Paul was a lieutenant general in the U.S. Army who was laid to rest at Arlingto...
Sandy Barr
1938–2007 (age 69)
Springfield Memorial Gardens
Sandy Barr (1938-2007) was an Oregon-based professional wrestler and promoter buried at Springfield Memorial Gardens.
Rein Vill
1944–2007 (age 63)
Põlva Cemetery
Rein Vill was a cultural manager dedicated to preserving and promoting artistic heritage.
Laura Grimm
1909–2006 (age 97)
Vestre gravlund
Laura Grimm was a philosopher who encouraged thoughtful living through careful reflection and open dialogue.
Vladimír Libiger
1930–2006 (age 76)
Brno Central Cemetery
Vladimír Libiger was a Czech resident born in 1930 who lived through the twentieth century.
Jacques Delord
1928–2006 (age 78)
Saint-Aignan-sur-Cher
Jacques Delord brought heartfelt sincerity to both stage and screen.
Wilma Dobie
1918–2005 (age 87)
Arlington National Cemetery
Wilma Dobie (1918–2005) was an American military veteran remembered at Arlington National Cemetery.
Hy Peskin
1915–2005 (age 90)
El Camino Memorial Park
Hy Peskin (1915–2005) was a sports photographer famed for capturing iconic images of baseball and boxing, buried at El...