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 dead 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 dead 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…

Norman Balon dead at age 89

Norman Balon, the British publican who spent more than six decades as landlord of the Coach and Horses in Soho,
died on June 4, 2026. Born in Ilford on January…

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…

Sheila Mitchell dead at age 100

Sheila Mitchell, a British actress and author known for her work in Lillie, Z-Cars and Grange Hill,
died on June 4, 2026, aged 100. Born Sheila Mary Mitchell in Kingston-upon-Thames…

Amin Tojiyev dead 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…

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

Ned Jarrett dead 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,…

Eddie Haas, American baseball player and manager, died on June 4, 2026

Eddie Haas dead at age 91

Eddie Haas, an American baseball player and manager,
died on June 4, 2026, at age 91. Haas played for the Chicago Cubs and Milwaukee Braves and later managed the Atlanta…

Bob Lacey, American baseball player, died on June 4, 2026

Bob Lacey dead at age 72

Bob Lacey, an American baseball pitcher who played for the Oakland Athletics, San Francisco Giants and Cleveland Indians,
died on June 4, 2026. He was 72. Born Robert Joseph Lacey,…

Jim Wooten dead 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 dead 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,…

Anantrao Thopate dead at age 93

Anantrao Thopate
died on June 4, 2026. He was an Indian politician who served as a six-term MLA and later as former education minister. His death was noted by local…

Greg James dead at age 71

Greg James, an American tattoo artist known for designs and original artwork that appeared in magazines, books, documentaries and at the Hard Rock Cafe,
died on June 4, 2026, at…

Leivinha, Brazilian footballer, died on June 4, 2026

Leivinha dead 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…

Patrick Godfrey dead at age 93

Patrick Godfrey, an English actor known for Maurice, The Count of Monte Cristo and Doctor Who,
died on June 4, 2026, at the age of 93. Born Patrick Lindesay Archibald…

Ian Hampton, Scottish bassist, died on June 4, 2026

Ian Hampton dead at age 79

Ian Hampton, the Scottish bassist who performed with Sparks,
died on June 4, 2026, at the age of 79. Associated with the art pop, art rock, glam rock, electronic, synth-pop…

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

John Swan dead at age 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…

Robert Coles dead 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 dead 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…

Isidoro Galán

Spanish Roman Catholic priest and trade unionist
Died on Thursday June 5th 2025

Jason Constantine

American film executive (Lionsgate Films) and producer (Saw
Died on Thursday June 5th 2025

Enzo Staiola

Italian child actor (Bicycle Thieves
Died on Thursday June 5th 2025

Rosalina Neri

Italian actress and singer (Three Men and a Leg
Died on Wednesday June 5th 2024

Danny Fife

American baseball player (Minnesota Twins)
Died on Wednesday June 5th 2024

Petter Nome

Norwegian broadcaster (Dagsrevyen) and journalist (Dagsavisen)
Died on Wednesday June 5th 2024

John Blackman

Australian radio and television presenter (Hey Hey It's Saturday)
Died on Wednesday June 5th 2024

Sudhi Kollam

Indian actor (Kuttanadan Marpappa
Died on Monday June 5th 2023