June 8th
178 Notable deaths
Anthony Bourdain
American chef and television personality (1956-2018).
Born June 25th, 1956 in New York City. [ref]
Died June 8th, 2018 at 61 years old in Kaysersberg Vignoble (hanging). [ref]
Glenne Headly
American actress (1955-2017).
Born March 13th, 1955 in New London.
Died June 8th, 2017 at 62 years old in Santa Monica (pulmonary embolism). [ref]
Abraham Maslow
American psychologist (1908-1970).
Born April 1st, 1908 in New York City.
Died June 8th, 1970 at 62 years old in Menlo Park (myocardial infarction).
Pat Robertson
American media mogul and minister (1930–2023).
Born March 22nd, 1930 in Lexington.
Died June 8th, 2023 at 93 years old in Virginia Beach. [ref]
Satchel Paige
American hall of fame baseball player and coach (1906-1982).
Born July 7th, 1906 in Mobile.
Died June 8th, 1982 at 75 years old in Kansas City (myocardial infarction).
Robert Ford
American outlaw (1862-1892).
Born January 31st, 1862 in Ray County.
Died June 8th, 1892 at 30 years old in Creede (ballistic trauma).
Emily Davison
British activist who fought for women's suffrage.
Born October 11th, 1872 in Blackheath.
Died June 8th, 1913 at 40 years old in Epsom.
Sani Abacha
Nigerian military ruler (1943-1998).
Born September 20th, 1943 in Kano.
Died June 8th, 1998 at 54 years old in Nigerian Presidential Complex.
Ramoji Rao
Indian businessman and media entrepreneur.
Born November 16th, 1936 in Pedaparupudi.
Died June 8th, 2024 at 87 years old in Hyderabad.
Robert Taylor
American actor (1911-1969).
Born August 5th, 1911 in Filley. [ref]
Died June 8th, 1969 at 57 years old in Santa Monica (lung cancer).
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Death is not extinguishing the light; it is only putting out the lamp because the dawn has come. Rabindranath Tagore