Deaths on June 4

This archive lists notable deaths associated with June 4 across multiple years. For the specific 2026 archive, see Deaths on June 4, 2026.

Nathan Irby death at age 94

Nathan Irby died on June 5, 2026. He was an American politician who served as a member of the Maryland Senate from 1982 to 1995. His death was announced on…

Georgy Kleiner, Russian economist, died on June 4, 2026

Georgy Kleiner dies at age 80

Georgy Kleiner, a Russian economist, died on June 4, 2026, at the age of 80. Born Georgy Borisovich Kleiner on May 8, 1946, in Ivanovo, he trained at the Moscow…

Wendy Law, British crossword compiler, died on June 4, 2026

Wendy Law dead at age 65

Wendy Law, the British crossword compiler better known to readers as Hectence, died on June 4, 2026. She built a long career in cryptic setting, producing 217 crosswords for The…

Valentina Ignatyeva, Russian actress, died on June 4, 2026

Valentina Ignatyeva, died aged 77

Valentina Ignatyeva died on June 4, 2026. She was 77. Ignatyeva was a Russian actress, singer, director and theater teacher whose career began in 1970. Born in Tver on January…

Robert Coles has died at age 97

Robert Coles, an American child psychiatrist and professor emeritus at Harvard University, died on June 4, 2026. He was 97. Born in Boston on October 12, 1929, Coles studied at…

Aaron Cook died at age 46

Aaron Cook, a Welsh semi-professional footballer who played for Salisbury City, Gosport Borough and Bemerton Heath Harlequins, died on June 4, 2026. He was 46. Born in Caerphilly on December…

Amin Tojiyev has died at age 79

Amin Tojiyev, an Uzbek politician who chaired the Council of Ministers of Karakalpakstan from 1998 to 2002, died on June 4, 2026, at the age of 79. Born on April…

Pahlaj Nihalani, died aged 76

Pahlaj Nihalani, an Indian film producer known for Aankhen and Shola Aur Shabnam, died on June 4, 2026, at the age of 76. He built a long career in Hindi…

Ned Jarrett, American racing driver, died on June 4, 2026

Death of Ned Jarrett at age 93

Ned Jarrett, the American racing driver who won two NASCAR Cup Series championships, died on June 4, 2026, at age 93. Born on October 12, 1932, in Conover, North Carolina,…

José Sanfilippo, Argentine footballer, died on June 4, 2026

José Sanfilippo dies at 91

José Sanfilippo, the Argentine football striker known for his prolific spell at San Lorenzo and appearances for the national team, died on June 4, 2026. He was 91. Born José…

Jim Wooten dies at age 88

Jim Wooten, an American journalist who worked for ABC News and wrote books, died on June 4, 2026, at age 88. Born in the United States, he joined ABC News…

Rabilal Tudu, Indian Santali-language writer and Padma Shri awardee, died on June 4, 2026

Rabilal Tudu passed away at age 76

Rabilal Tudu, an Indian Santali-language writer, playwright and banker, died on June 4, 2026, at the age of 76. Born in 1949 in Nowara village in Bardhaman district, West Bengal,…

Leivinha, Brazilian footballer, died on June 4, 2026

Leivinha died at age 76

Leivinha, the Brazilian footballer known for his spells with Portuguesa and Palmeiras and for appearances with the national team, died on June 4, 2026, at the age of 76. Born…

John Swan, Bermudian politician, died on June 4, 2026

John Swan, died aged 90

John Swan, the Bermudian politician who served as Bermuda’s fourth premier, died on June 4, 2026, at age 90. Also known as Sir John William David Swan, he was born…

Edward Ntshingila dead

Edward Mzikayise Ntshingila, a South African politician and Member of Parliament in the National Assembly for the uMkhonto weSizwe Party, died on June 4, 2026. Known in Parliament as Edward…