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The following is a list of notable deaths in 2008. Names are listed under the date of death, not the date it was announced. Names under each date are listed in alphabetical order by family name.
A typical entry appears in the following sequence:
- Name, age, country of citizenship and reason for notability, established cause of death, reference.
June 2008
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- Jamelão, 95, Brazilian samba singer, multiple organ failure. International holidays and commemorations June 8 - Dragon Boat Festival ( Traditional Chinese) June 9 - Shavuot Events 1276 - While taking exile in Fuzhou in southern China, away from the advancing Mongol invaders, the remnants of the José Bispo Clementino dos Santos ( May 12, 1913 – June 14 2008) was a Brazilian Samba Singer known as |utc_offset = -2 to -4 |time_zone_DST = BRST |utc_offset_DST = -2 to -5 |cctld Samba ( is one of the most popular forms of music in Brazil. It is widely viewed as Brazil's national musical style Multiple organ dysfunction syndrome (MODS, previously known as multiple organ failure (MOF, is altered organ function in an acutely ill patient requiring [1]
- Piero Pradenas, 21, Belgian national volleyball player, motorcycle accident. The Kingdom of Belgium is a Country in northwest Europe. It is a founding member of the European Union and hosts its headquarters as well as those Volleyball is an Olympic team sport in which two teams of 6 active players (5 normal players and one 'libero' are separated by a net that is usually four feet [2] (Dutch)
- Emilio Rabasa, 84, Mexican Secretary of Foreign Affairs (1970–1975), heart failure. The United Mexican States ( or commonly Mexico (ˈmɛksɪkoʊ () is a federal constitutional Republic in North America. Secretaries of Foreign Affairs Enrique Creel Cuilty 1910–1911 Francisco León de la Barra 1911 1913 Victoriano Salado Heart failure is a Cardiac condition that occurs when a problem with the structure or function of the Heart impairs its ability to supply [3] (Spanish)
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- Mel Krause, 80, American college baseball coach and player, myeloid leukemia. Events 1525 - Martin Luther marries Katharina von Bora, against the Celibacy rule decreed by the Roman Catholic Church for Mel Krause ( February 4 1928 &ndash June 13 2008) was an American College baseball coach and player at the University The United States of America —commonly referred to as the College baseball is Baseball as played on the intercollegiate level at institutions of Higher education, predominantly in the United States. Myeloid leukemia is a type of Leukemia affecting Myeloid tissue (bone marrow [4]
- Tim Russert, 58, American journalist and television host (Meet the Press), coronary thrombosis. Timothy John Russert II (May 7 1950 &ndash June 13 2008 was an American television Journalist and lawyer who appeared for more than 16 years as the longest-serving The United States of America —commonly referred to as the A journalist (also called a newspaperman) is a person who practices Journalism, the gathering and dissemination of information about current events trends A presenter, or host (sometimes hostess, in feminine form is a Person or Organization responsible for running an event Meet the Press is a weekly American television news/interview program produced by NBC. Coronary thrombosis is a form of Thrombosis affecting the Coronary circulation. [5]
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- Danny Davis, 83, American country musician, cardiac arrest. Events 1381 - Peasants' Revolt: in England, rebels arrive at Blackheath. Danny Davis ( May 29 1925 – June 12 2008) was a band leader vocalist and producer and founder/leader of the Nashville Brass The United States of America —commonly referred to as the Country music is a blend of popular musical forms originally found in the Southern United States and the Appalachian Mountains. A cardiac arrest, also known as cardiorespiratory arrest, cardiopulmonary arrest or circulatory arrest, is the abrupt cessation of normal circulation of [6]
- Charlie Jones, 77, American sportscaster, heart attack. Charlie Jones ( November 9 1930 - June 12 2008) was an American Emmy Award -winning sportscaster for NBC and The United States of America —commonly referred to as the A sportscaster, (also sports announcer, sport commentator or sport presenter) is a type of Journalist on Radio and/or Television Myocardial infarction ( MI or AMI for acute myocardial infarction) also known as a heart attack, occurs when the blood supply [7]
- Anatoly Kalinin, 91, Russian writer, after long illness. Russia (Россия Rossiya) or the Russian Federation ( Rossiyskaya Federatsiya) is a transcontinental Country extending A writer is anyone who creates a written work although the word usually designates those who write creatively or professionally as well as those who have written in many different forms [8] (Russian).
- Stewart Rawlings Mott, 70, American philanthropist, cancer. Stewart Rawlings Mott ( December 4, 1937 – June 12, 2008) Born in Flint Michigan was a Philanthropist who founded the Stewart The United States of America —commonly referred to as the Philanthropy is the act of donating money goods services time and/or effort to support a socially beneficial cause with a defined objective and with no financial or material Cancer (medical term Malignant Neoplasm) is a class of Diseases in which a group of cells display uncontrolled [9]
- Monte Ohia, 62, New Zealand Maori educationalist, politician and activist. New Zealand is an Island country in the south-western Pacific Ocean comprising two main landmasses (the North Island and the South Island This article discusses the Māori people of New Zealand For their language see Māori language, and for other meanings see Māori (disambiguation. Education encompasses both the Teaching and Learning of Knowledge, proper conduct, and technical competency A politician (from Greek " Polis " is an individual who is involved in influencing public decision making through the influence of Politics or a person Activism, in a general sense can be described as intentional action to bring about social or political change [10]
- Derek Tapscott, 75, British footballer (Arsenal, Cardiff City, Wales). Derek Robert Tapscott ( June 30, 1932 – June 12, 2008) was a Welsh football player The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, commonly known as the United Kingdom, the UK or Britain,is a Sovereign state located Association football, more commonly known as football or soccer, is a Team sport played between two teams of eleven players and is widely considered Cardiff City Football Club (Clwb Pêl-droed Dinas Caerdydd is a football team based in Cardiff, Wales. The Wales national football team represents Wales in international men's football. [11]
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- Ove Andersson, 70, Swedish rally driver and former principal of the Toyota F1 racing team, rally crash. Events 1184 BC - Trojan War: Troy is sacked and burned according to the calculations of Eratosthenes. For persons with a similar name see Ove Andersen. Ove Andersson ( January 3, 1938 &ndash June 11, 2008 "Sverige" redirects here For other uses see Sweden (disambiguation and Sverige (disambiguation. Rallying is a form of motor competition that takes place on public or private roads with modified production or specially built road-legal cars [12]
- Reid Bryson, 88, American meteorologist. Reid Bryson ( 7 June 1920 – 11 June 2008) was an American atmospheric scientist Geologist and Meteorologist. The United States of America —commonly referred to as the Meteorology (from Greek grc μετέωρος metéōros, "high in the sky" and grc -λογία -logia) is the Interdisciplinary [13]
- Brian Budd, 56, Canadian soccer player. This article is about the former Canadian soccer player For the similarly named British Army soldier posthumously awarded the Victoria Cross see Bryan Budd. Country to "Dominion of Canada" or "Canadian Federation" or anything else please read the Talk Page Association football, more commonly known as football or soccer, is a Team sport played between two teams of eleven players and is widely considered [14]
- Jean Desailly, 87, French actor. This article is about the country For a topic outline on this subject see List of basic France topics. An actor, actress, player or thespian (see terminology) is a person who Acts in a Dramatic production and who works [15]
- Miroslav Dvořák, 56, Czech ice hockey player (Philadelphia Flyers), throat cancer. Miroslav Dvořák (b September 11 1951 - Hluboká nad Vltavou, Czechoslovakia, d The Czech Republic ( ˈt͡ʃɛskaː ˈrɛpuˌblɪka short form in Česko ˈt͡ʃɛskɔ also called Czechia, Ice hockey, often referred to simply as hockey, is a team Sport played on Ice. The Philadelphia Flyers are a professional Ice hockey team based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. [16]
- Mitch Frerotte, 43, American football player (Buffalo Bills), heart attack. Paul Mitchael Frerotte ( March 30 1965 - June 11 2008) was an American professional football player who played as a The United States of America —commonly referred to as the American football, known in the United States and Canada simply as football, is a competitive Team sport known for mixing strategy with The Buffalo Bills are a professional American football team based in the Buffalo New York Metropolitan area, playing seven of their home games in the suburb Myocardial infarction ( MI or AMI for acute myocardial infarction) also known as a heart attack, occurs when the blood supply [17]
- Francis Hassett, 90, Australian head of the Defence Force (1975–1977). General Sir Francis George "Frank" Hassett AC, KBE, CB, DSO, LVO (11 April 1918 &ndash 11 June 2008 was an For a topic outline on this subject see List of basic Australia topics. The Australian Defence Force (ADF is the military organisation responsible for the defence of Australia [18]
- Taras Kermauner, 78, Slovenian literary historian, philosopher and playwright. Slovenia, officially the Republic of Slovenia (Republika Slovenija) is a Country in southern Central Europe bordering Italy to the west The history of literature is the historical development of Writings in Prose or Poetry which attempt to provide Entertainment, enlightenment Philosophy is the study of general problems concerning matters such as existence knowledge truth beauty justice validity mind and language A playwright, also known as a dramatist, is a person who writes dramatic literature or Drama. [19]
- Adam Ledwoń, 34, Polish footballer, suicide. Poland (Polska officially the Republic of Poland Association football, more commonly known as football or soccer, is a Team sport played between two teams of eleven players and is widely considered [20]
- James Reaney, 81, Canadian playwright. James Crerar Reaney ( September 1 1926 &ndash June 11 2008) was a Canadian Poet, Playwright and literary critic Country to "Dominion of Canada" or "Canadian Federation" or anything else please read the Talk Page A playwright, also known as a dramatist, is a person who writes dramatic literature or Drama. [21]
- Mary Paul Steiner, 101, American pharmacist and college professor, heart failure. The United States of America —commonly referred to as the Pharmacists are Health professionals who practice the art and science of Pharmacy. In Education, a teacher is one who helps Students or pupils often in a School, as well as in a Family, religious or Heart failure is a Cardiac condition that occurs when a problem with the structure or function of the Heart impairs its ability to supply [22]
- Võ Văn Kiệt, 85, Vietnamese politician, reformist, prime minister (1991–1997). Võ Văn Kiệt ( 23 November 1922 - 11 June 2008) was a Vietnamese politician and statesman Vietnam (ˌviːɛtˈnɑːm Việt Nam) officially A politician (from Greek " Polis " is an individual who is involved in influencing public decision making through the influence of Politics or a person Doi moi (the usual English spelling of Vietnamese Đổi mới = "renovation" is the name given to the economic reforms initiated by in Vietnam Office The Prime Minister of Vietnam (Thủ tướng Việt Nam is the head of the executive branch of the Vietnamese government [23]
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- Chinghiz Aitmatov, 79, Kyrgyzstani writer (The Day Lasts More Than a Hundred Years), respiratory and renal failure. Events 1190 - Third Crusade: Frederick I Barbarossa drowns in the Sally River while leading an army to Jerusalem Chinghiz Aitmatov (Чыңгыз Айтматов tʃɯŋˈʀɯs ɑjtˈmɑtəf Чингиз Торекулович Айтматов (born 12 December 1928 in Kyrgyzstan (ˈkɻ̩gɪztɑn (AmE or /'kɝgəztan/ (BrE Kyrgyz: Кыргызстан; Russian: Киргизия or Киргизстан or Кыргызстан A writer is anyone who creates a written work although the word usually designates those who write creatively or professionally as well as those who have written in many different forms The Day Lasts More Than a Hundred Years (И дольше века длится день "And more than a century lasts a day" originally published in Russian in Respiratory failure is a medical term for inadequate Gas exchange by the Respiratory system. Renal failure or kidney [24]
- Eliot Asinof, 88, American writer (Eight Men Out), pneumonia. Eliot Asinof ( July 13 1919 &ndash June 10 2008) was an American writer of fiction and nonfiction best known for his writing The United States of America —commonly referred to as the A writer is anyone who creates a written work although the word usually designates those who write creatively or professionally as well as those who have written in many different forms Eight Men Out is an American dramatic sports film released in 1988 based on 8 Men Out, published in 1963 by Eliot Asinof. Pneumonia is an inflammatory illness of the Lung. Frequently it is described as lung Parenchyma / alveolar inflammation and abnormal [25]
- Ralph Bacerra, 70, American ceramic artist, lung cancer. Ralph Bacerra (1938 Garden Grove California - June 10, 2008) was a ceramic artist and career educator The United States of America —commonly referred to as the Ceramics and ceramic art in the art world means artwork made out of clay bodies and fired to form a ceramic. Lung cancer is a Disease of uncontrolled Cell growth in tissues of the Lung. [26]
- Vinod Chowdhury, 58, Indian economist, educator and international relations expert, cardiac arrest. India, officially the Republic of India (भारत गणराज्य inc-Latn Bhārat Gaṇarājya; see also other Indian languages) is a country An economist is an expert in the Social science of Economics. This is a list of educators. See also Education, List of education topics. A cardiac arrest, also known as cardiorespiratory arrest, cardiopulmonary arrest or circulatory arrest, is the abrupt cessation of normal circulation of [27]
- Tyrone Jones, 46, American Canadian football linebacker (Winnipeg Blue Bombers), brain cancer. Tyrone Jones ( August 3 1961 &ndash June 10 2008) was an American star Linebacker in the Canadian Football League The United States of America —commonly referred to as the In accordance with the Manual of Style (see) Canadian English is used throughout this article (see Canadian_English#Spelling) This article relates to Sports. For the Vietnam War bombing raids see Operation Linebacker and Operation Linebacker II. The Winnipeg Blue Bombers are a Canadian Football League team based in Winnipeg Manitoba. A brain tumor is any intracranial Tumor created by abnormal and uncontrolled cell division, normally either in the Brain itself ( Neurons [28] [29]
- Kipkalya Kones, 56, Kenyan politician, plane crash. Kipkalya Kiprono Kones ( 22 February 1952 &ndash 10 June 2008) was a Kenyan politician who served as a minister during the 1990s and The Republic of Kenya is a country in East Africa. It is bordered by Ethiopia to the north Somalia to the northeast Tanzania to the south A politician (from Greek " Polis " is an individual who is involved in influencing public decision making through the influence of Politics or a person An aviation accident is defined in the International Civil Aviation Organization Annex 13 [30]
- Lorna Laboso, 47, Kenyan politician, plane crash. The Republic of Kenya is a country in East Africa. It is bordered by Ethiopia to the north Somalia to the northeast Tanzania to the south A politician (from Greek " Polis " is an individual who is involved in influencing public decision making through the influence of Politics or a person An aviation accident is defined in the International Civil Aviation Organization Annex 13 [31]
- John Rauch, 80, American football coach and player. John "Johnny" Rauch ( August 20 1927 - June 10 2008) was an American football player and coach The United States of America —commonly referred to as the American football, known in the United States and Canada simply as football, is a competitive Team sport known for mixing strategy with [32]
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- Karen Asrian, 28, Armenian chess grandmaster, heart attack. Events 53 - Roman Emperor Nero marries Claudia Octavia 62 - Claudia Octavia commits Karen Asrian ( 24 April 1980 – 9 June 2008) was an Armenian Chess Grandmaster. Armenia (Հայաստան transliterated: Hayastan,) officially the Republic of Armenia (Հայաստանի Հանրապետություն Hayastani The title Grandmaster is awarded to extremely strong Chess masters by the world chess organization FIDE. Myocardial infarction ( MI or AMI for acute myocardial infarction) also known as a heart attack, occurs when the blood supply [33]
- Algis Budrys, 77, American science fiction writer. Algis Budrys ( January 9, 1931 – June 9, 2008) was a Lithuanian American Science fiction Author The United States of America —commonly referred to as the Note that this Partial list contains some authors whose works of fantastic fiction would today be called science fiction even if they predate or did not work in that genre [34]
- Josef Minsch, 66, Swiss Olympic alpine skier. Josef "Jos" Minsch ( June 23 1941 &ndash June 9 2008) was a Swiss Alpine skier who competed in the 1964 Switzerland (English pronunciation; Schweiz Swiss German: Schwyz or Schwiiz Suisse Svizzera Svizra officially the Swiss Confederation The Olympic Games is an international Multi-sport event established for both summer and winter games Alpine skiing (or downhill skiing) is a recreational activity and Sport involving sliding down Snow -covered hills with long Skis attached [35] (German)
- Elly M. Peterson, 94, American first female chair of Michigan Republican Party (1965–1969). Elly M Peterson ( June 5 1914 &ndash June 9 2008) also known as Mrs The United States of America —commonly referred to as the The Michigan Republican Party is the state affiliate of the national Republican Party in Michigan. [36]
- Curtis Watkins, 51, American basketball player (DePaul University), blocked artery. The United States of America —commonly referred to as the Basketball is a team Sport in which two teams of five active players each try to score points against one another by propelling a ball through a 10 feet (3 m DePaul University is a private institution of Higher education and Research in Chicago, Illinois, U [37]
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- Šaban Bajramović, 72, Serbian Romani musician, heart attack. Events 68 - The Roman Senate accepts emperor Galba. 536 - St Silverius becomes Pope (probable Šaban Bajramović ( Cyrillic: Шабан Бајрамовић ( April 16, 1936 – June 8, 2008) was Serbian Romani Serbia (Србија Srbija) officially the Republic of Serbia (Република Србија Republika Srbija) is a Landlocked Country The Romani people (singular Rom, plural Roma as a Noun; also known as Romanies or Roma people) are an ethnic group with origins A musician is a person who plays or writes Music. Musicians can be classified by their roles in creating or performing music An instrumentalist plays a Myocardial infarction ( MI or AMI for acute myocardial infarction) also known as a heart attack, occurs when the blood supply [38]
- Gene Damschroder, 86, American politician, member of the Ohio House of Representatives (1973–1983), plane crash. Eugene E "Gene" Damschroder ( January 14 1922 &ndash June 8 2008) was an American politician and aviator The United States of America —commonly referred to as the A politician (from Greek " Polis " is an individual who is involved in influencing public decision making through the influence of Politics or a person The Ohio House of Representatives is the Lower house of the Ohio General Assembly, the state legislature of the U An aviation accident is defined in the International Civil Aviation Organization Annex 13 [39]
- Jake Flake, 72, American politician, Arizona House of Representatives (1997–2005); Arizona Senate since 2005, heart attack. Franklin Lars "Jake" Flake ( August 4 1935 &ndash June 8 2008) was an American politician who served as a Senator The United States of America —commonly referred to as the A politician (from Greek " Polis " is an individual who is involved in influencing public decision making through the influence of Politics or a person The Arizona House of Representatives is the Lower house of the Arizona Legislature, the state legislature of the U The Arizona Senate is part of the Arizona Legislature, the state legislature of the U Myocardial infarction ( MI or AMI for acute myocardial infarction) also known as a heart attack, occurs when the blood supply [40]
- Danilo Lagbas, 56, Filipino politician, member of the House of Representatives since 2004, lung and liver cancer. Danilo P Lagbas ( January 25, 1952 — June 8, 2008) was a Filipino politician The Philippines ( Filipino: Pilipinas, officially known as the Republic of the Philippines (fil ''Republika ng Pilipinas'' RP A politician (from Greek " Polis " is an individual who is involved in influencing public decision making through the influence of Politics or a person The House of Representatives of the Philippines ( Filipino: Kapulungan ng mga Kinatawan ng Pilipinas) is the lower chamber of the Congress of the Philippines Lung cancer is a Disease of uncontrolled Cell growth in tissues of the Lung. [41]
- Bruce Purchase, 69, New Zealand-born British actor. Bruce Purchase ( October 2, 1938 – June 5, 2008) was a New Zealand -born actor known for his roles on stage and Television New Zealand is an Island country in the south-western Pacific Ocean comprising two main landmasses (the North Island and the South Island The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, commonly known as the United Kingdom, the UK or Britain,is a Sovereign state located An actor, actress, player or thespian (see terminology) is a person who Acts in a Dramatic production and who works [42]
- Abdul Samad Rohani, 25, Afghan journalist, shot. Afghanistan /æfˈgænɪstæn/ officially the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan ( Pashto: د افغانستان اسلامي جمهوریت, A journalist (also called a newspaperman) is a person who practices Journalism, the gathering and dissemination of information about current events trends The term ballistic trauma (generally referred to by the type of weapon such as gunshot wound, etc [43]
- Peter Rühmkorf, 78, German writer, cancer. Peter Rühmkorf ( Dortmund, 25 October 1929 - Roseburg Schleswig-Holstein, 8 June 2008) was a German writer who significantly Germany, officially the Federal Republic of Germany ( ˈbʊndəsʁepuˌbliːk ˈdɔʏtʃlant is a Country in Central Europe. A writer is anyone who creates a written work although the word usually designates those who write creatively or professionally as well as those who have written in many different forms Cancer (medical term Malignant Neoplasm) is a class of Diseases in which a group of cells display uncontrolled [44] (German)
- Edith Derby Williams, 90, American historian, granddaughter of Theodore Roosevelt. Edith Roosevelt (Derby Williams ( June 17, 1917 &ndash June 8, 2008) was a Historian, conservationist, a granddaughter The United States of America —commonly referred to as the See also History An historian is an individual who studies and writes about History, and is regarded as an Authority on it Family denotes a group of People affiliated by consanguinity affinity or co-residence Theodore Roosevelt (ˈroʊzəvɛlt October 27 1858 January 6 1919 also known as T [45]
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- Jimmy Bonthrone, 76, Scottish footballer and manager (Aberdeen FC). Events 1099 - The First Crusade: The Siege of Jerusalem begins James "Jimmy" Bonthrone ( June 16, 1929 &ndash 7 June 2008) was a Scottish professional footballer Scotland ( Gaelic: Alba) is a Country in northwest Europethat occupies the northern third of the island of Great Britain. Association football, more commonly known as football or soccer, is a Team sport played between two teams of eleven players and is widely considered Aberdeen Football Club (also known as The Dons, The Reds and The Dandies) is a Scottish professional football club based in Aberdeen [46]
- Tom Catlin, 76, American football linebacker (University of Oklahoma, Cleveland Browns), complications from surgery. The United States of America —commonly referred to as the American football, known in the United States and Canada simply as football, is a competitive Team sport known for mixing strategy with This article relates to Sports. For the Vietnam War bombing raids see Operation Linebacker and Operation Linebacker II. University of Oklahoma, abbreviated OU, is a Coeducational public Research university located in the U The Cleveland Browns are a professional American football team based in Cleveland, Ohio. Surgery (from the χειρουργική cheirourgikē, via chirurgiae meaning "hand work" is a medical specialty that uses operative manual and instrumental [47]
- Nasteh Dahir, 36, Somali journalist, vice-president of the National Union of Somali Journalists, shot. Nasteh Dahir Farah (born 1972 or 1973 died June 7, 2008) was a Somali Reporter, and vice-president of the National Union of Somali Journalists Somalia ( Soomaaliya; الصومال) officially the Somali Republic ( Jamhuuriyadda Soomaaliya, جمهورية الصومال) and formerly known A journalist (also called a newspaperman) is a person who practices Journalism, the gathering and dissemination of information about current events trends The term ballistic trauma (generally referred to by the type of weapon such as gunshot wound, etc [48]
- Rudy Fernandez, 56, Filipino action movie star, periampullary cancer. Rodolfo "Rudy" Valentino Padilla Fernandez ( March 3, 1953 — June 7, 2008) also known as "Daboy" was a multi-awarded The Philippines ( Filipino: Pilipinas, officially known as the Republic of the Philippines (fil ''Republika ng Pilipinas'' RP Action movies are a Film genre where action sequences such as fights, Shootouts Stunts Car chases or explosions either take precedence For other uses including various songs titled "Movie Star" see Movie star (disambiguation. Periampullary cancer is a Cancer that forms near the ampulla of Vater, an enlargement of the Ducts from the Liver and Pancreas where [49]
- Joseph Kabui, 53/54, Papua New Guinean secessionist, first president of the Autonomous Region of Bougainville, heart attack. Joseph C Kabui (1954 - 7 June 2008) was a Secessionist leader and the first President of the Autonomous Region of Bougainville Papua New Guinea (or ˈpæpjuːə in Tok Pisin: Papua Niugini) officially the Independent State of Papua New Guinea, is a country in Oceania Secession (derived from the Latin term secessio is the act of withdrawing from an organization union or especially a political entity The President of the Autonomous Region of Bougainville governs the island which is an Autonomous entity within Papua New Guinea. The Autonomous Region of Bougainville, also known as North Solomons, is an Autonomous region in Papua New Guinea and is the largest of the Myocardial infarction ( MI or AMI for acute myocardial infarction) also known as a heart attack, occurs when the blood supply [50]
- Mustafa Khalil, 88, Egyptian prime minister (1978–1980), architect of the Camp David Accords peace treaty. Mustafa Khalil (مصطفى خليل ( November 18, 1920 &ndash June 7, 2008) was an Egyptian politician This article is about the country of Egypt For a topic outline on this subject see List of basic Egypt topics. The Prime Minister of Egypt ( Arabic: رئيس الوزراء المصرى, رئيس الحكومة is the head of the Egyptian government The Camp David Accords were signed by Egyptian President Anwar El Sadat and Israeli Prime Minister Menachem Begin on September 17, A peace treaty is an agreement between two hostile parties usually countries or governments that formally ends an armed conflict [51]
- Roelof Koops, 98, Dutch Olympic speed skater. Roelof Koops ( July 19, 1909 &ndash June 7, 2008) was a Dutch Speed skater who competed in the 1936 Winter Olympics The Netherlands ( Dutch:, ˈnedərlɑnt is the European part of the Kingdom of the Netherlands, which consists of the Netherlands the Netherlands The Olympic Games is an international Multi-sport event established for both summer and winter games Speed skating or speedskating is a competitive form of Skating in which the competitors race each other in travelling a certain distance [52] (Dutch)
- Braam Kruger, 58, South African artist, chef and food writer, organ failure. The Republic of South Africa (also known by other official names) is a country located at the southern tip of the continent of Africa The definition of an artist is wide-ranging and covers a broad spectrum of Activities to do with creating Art, practicing the Arts and/or demonstrating A chef is a person who cooks professionally In a professional kitchen setting the term is used only for the one person in charge of everyone else in the kitchen the executive The terms food critic, food writer, and restaurant critic can all be used to describe a Writer who analyzes food or Restaurants and then publishes Multiple organ dysfunction syndrome (MODS, previously known as multiple organ failure (MOF, is altered organ function in an acutely ill patient requiring [53]
- Jim McKay, 86, American sportscaster (Wide World of Sports, 12 Olympic Games), natural causes. James Kenneth McManus ( September 24 1921 – June 7 2008) better known by his professional name of Jim McKay, was an American The United States of America —commonly referred to as the A sportscaster, (also sports announcer, sport commentator or sport presenter) is a type of Journalist on Radio and/or Television ABC's Wide World of Sports was a long-running Sports Anthology show on American Television that ran as a series from 1961 to 1998 The Olympic Games is an international Multi-sport event established for both summer and winter games In Medicine, death by natural causes is a loosely-defined term used by Coroners describing Death when the cause of death was a naturally occurring disease [54]
- Dino Risi, 91, Italian film director (Il Sorpasso, Profumo di donna), natural causes. Dino Risi ( December 23 1916 – June 7 2008) was an Italian Film director. Italy (Italia officially the Italian Republic, (Repubblica Italiana is located on the Italian Peninsula in Southern Europe, and on the two largest A film director, or filmmaker, is a person who directs the making of a Film. The Easy Life ( Il sorpasso) is a 1962 Italian Cult movie directed by director Dino Risi. Profumo di donna ( Scent of a Woman) is a Commedia all'italiana film directed by Dino Risi in 1974 based on Il buio e il In Medicine, death by natural causes is a loosely-defined term used by Coroners describing Death when the cause of death was a naturally occurring disease [55]
- Horst Skoff, 39, Austrian tennis player, heart attack. Horst Skoff ( August 22, 1968 &ndash June 7, 2008) was a former professional Tennis player from Austria. Austria (Österreich ( officially the Republic of Austria (Republik Österreich Tennis is a sport played between two players ( singles) or between two teams of two players each ( doubles) Myocardial infarction ( MI or AMI for acute myocardial infarction) also known as a heart attack, occurs when the blood supply [56]
- Erick Wujcik, 57, American game designer, pancreatic cancer. Erick Wujcik ( January 26, 1951 &ndash June 7, 2008) was an American designer of both Role-playing games and Computer role-playing The United States of America —commonly referred to as the A "game designer" is a person who designs Video games or one who designs traditional games such as Board games Video Games Designer A video game designer Pancreatic cancer is a malignant tumor of the Pancreas. Each year about 37680 individuals in the United States are diagnosed with this condition and 34290 [57]
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- Robert J. Anderson, 75, American actor (It's a Wonderful Life), cancer. Events 1508 - Maximilian I Holy Roman Emperor, is defeated in Friulia by Venetian forces; he is forced to sign a three-year Robert J Anderson ( March 6 1933 – June 6 2008) better known by his stage name Bobby Anderson (or sometimes Bobbie Anderson was The United States of America —commonly referred to as the An actor, actress, player or thespian (see terminology) is a person who Acts in a Dramatic production and who works It's a Wonderful Life is a 1946 American Film produced and directed by Frank Capra and based on the short story " The Greatest Cancer (medical term Malignant Neoplasm) is a class of Diseases in which a group of cells display uncontrolled [58]
- Warren A. Croll, Jr., 88, American Hall of Fame Thoroughbred race horse trainer. } Warren A "Jimmy" Croll Jr ( March 9, 1920 &ndash June 6, 2008) was an American Hall of Fame Thoroughbred The United States of America —commonly referred to as the The National Museum of Racing and Hall of Fame was founded in 1950 in Saratoga Springs New York, to honor the achievements of American thoroughbred The Thoroughbred is a horse breed This article is about the sport For other uses see Horserace (drinking game or Horse race (politics. In Horse racing, a trainer is responsible for preparing a horse for races [59]
- Saeko Himuro, 51, Japanese novelist and essayist, lung cancer. ( January 11, 1957 - June 6, 2008) was a Japanese Novelist, Essayist, and Playwright born in Iwamizawa For a topic outline on this subject see List of basic Japan topics. A novel (from Italian novella, Spanish novela, French nouvelle for "new" "news" or "short story An essay is usually a short piece of writing It is often written from an author's personal point of view. Lung cancer is a Disease of uncontrolled Cell growth in tissues of the Lung. [60]
- Ferenc Sánta, 81, Hungarian author. Ferenc Sánta ( September 4, 1927 &ndash June 6, 2008) was a Hungarian Novelist and film Scriptwriter. Hungary (Magyarország 'mɔɟɔrorsaːg) officially in English the Republic of Hungary ( Magyar Köztársaság, literally Magyar (Hungarian Republic An author is defined both as "the person who originates or gives existence to anything" and that authorship determines responsibility for what is created [61] (Hungarian)
- Edwin Tchorzewski, 65, Canadian politician, Saskatchewan finance minister and Legislative Assembly member, cancer. Edwin Tchorzewski ( April 22, 1943 &ndash June 6, 2008) was a Canadian politician former Saskatchewan Finance minister Country to "Dominion of Canada" or "Canadian Federation" or anything else please read the Talk Page A politician (from Greek " Polis " is an individual who is involved in influencing public decision making through the influence of Politics or a person Saskatchewan (səˈskætʃəwən) is a prairie province in Canada, which has an area of 588276 The finance minister is a Cabinet position in a Government. A minister of Finance (also called financial affairs the treasury the economy or economic The Legislative Assembly of Saskatchewan is one of two components of the Legislature of Saskatchewan, the other being the Lieutenant-Governor of Saskatchewan Cancer (medical term Malignant Neoplasm) is a class of Diseases in which a group of cells display uncontrolled [62]
- Dwight White, 58, American football player (Pittsburgh Steelers). Dwight Lynn White ( July 30 1949 &ndash June 6 2008) was an American Defensive end in the National Football League The United States of America —commonly referred to as the American football, known in the United States and Canada simply as football, is a competitive Team sport known for mixing strategy with [63]
- Trevor Wilkinson, 85, British founder of sports car manufacturer TVR. TVR is an independent British manufacturer of Sports cars based in the English town of Blackpool, Lancashire. The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, commonly known as the United Kingdom, the UK or Britain,is a Sovereign state located A sports car is a term used to describe a class of Automobile. TVR is an independent British manufacturer of Sports cars based in the English town of Blackpool, Lancashire. [64]
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- Frank Blackmore, 92, British traffic engineer and inventor of the mini-roundabout. Events 70 - Titus and his Roman Legions breach the middle wall of Jerusalem in the Siege of Jerusalem The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, commonly known as the United Kingdom, the UK or Britain,is a Sovereign state located Traffic on Roads may consist of Pedestrians ridden or herded Animals Vehicles Streetcars and other Conveyances either singly An engineer is a person professionally engaged in a field of Engineering. An inventor is a person who creates or discovers a new method form device or other useful means A roundabout is a type of Road junction at which Traffic enters a one-way stream around a central island [65]
- Angus Calder, 66, British historian and writer, lung cancer. Angus Lindsay Ritchie Calder ( 5 February 1942 &mdash 5 June 2008) was a Scottish academician, Writer, Historian The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, commonly known as the United Kingdom, the UK or Britain,is a Sovereign state located See also History An historian is an individual who studies and writes about History, and is regarded as an Authority on it A writer is anyone who creates a written work although the word usually designates those who write creatively or professionally as well as those who have written in many different forms Lung cancer is a Disease of uncontrolled Cell growth in tissues of the Lung. [66]
- Carl E. Dusinberre, 78, American real estate manager, infection. The United States of America —commonly referred to as the Real estate is a legal term (in some jurisdictions notably in the USA, United Kingdom An infection is the detrimental Colonization of a host Organism by a foreign Species. [67]
- Willemina Hol, 110, Dutch supercentenarian. The Netherlands ( Dutch:, ˈnedərlɑnt is the European part of the Kingdom of the Netherlands, which consists of the Netherlands the Netherlands A supercentenarian (sometimes hyphenated as super-centenarian) is someone who has reached the age of 110 Years or more something achieved by only one in [68]
- Jacklyn H. Lucas, 80, American World War II veteran, youngest marine to be awarded the Medal of Honor, cancer. Private First Class Jacklyn Harrell Lucas (14 February 1928 &ndash 5 June 2008 was a United States Marine who was awarded the Medal of Honor for his heroic actions The United States of America —commonly referred to as the World War II, or the Second World War, (often abbreviated WWII) was a global military conflict which involved a majority of the world's nations, including The Medal of Honor is the highest military decoration awarded by the United States government. Cancer (medical term Malignant Neoplasm) is a class of Diseases in which a group of cells display uncontrolled [69]
- Eugenio Montejo, 70, Venezuelan poet, essayist and ambassador, stomach cancer. Eugenio Montejo ( Caracas, 1938 - Valencia, June 5, 2008) was a Venezuelan poet and essay writer founder of the literary magazine Venezuela (ˌvɛnəˈzweɪlə) officially the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela (Spanish República Bolivariana de Venezuela) is a country on the A poet is a person who writes Poetry. Etymology From the Ancient greek: ποιέω, poieō: "I make or compose" This article is an abbreviated list of Essayists - individuals notable for writing essays on various topics An ambassador is the highest ranking Diplomat who represents their country Stomach or gastric cancer can develop in any part of the Stomach and may spread throughout the stomach and to other organs particularly the Esophagus and [70]
- Cecil Todes, 77, British child psychiatrist and psychoanalyst. The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, commonly known as the United Kingdom, the UK or Britain,is a Sovereign state located The branch of Psychiatry that specializes in the study diagnosis treatment and prevention of psychopathological disorders of children adolescents and their families Psychoanalysis is a body of ideas developed by Austrian physician Sigmund Freud and his followers which is devoted to the study of human psychological functioning and behavior [71]
- Vic Wilson, 87, British cricketer, captain of Yorkshire, Wisden Cricketer of the Year (1961). John Victor "Vic" Wilson ( 17 January 1921 &ndash 5 June 2008) was a Cricketer who played for and captained Yorkshire The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, commonly known as the United Kingdom, the UK or Britain,is a Sovereign state located Cricket is a bat-and-ball team Sport that originated in England and is now played in more than 100 countries Yorkshire County Cricket Club, who represent the historic county of Yorkshire, are one of the 18 major county clubs which make up the English domestic Cricket The Wisden Cricketers of the Year are Cricketers selected for the honour by the annual publication Wisden Cricketers' Almanack, based primarily on their Year 1961 ( MCMLXI) was a Common year starting on Sunday (link will display full calendar of the Gregorian calendar. [72]
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- Nick Badami, 88, American alpine skiing promoter. Events 781 BC - The first historic Solar eclipse is recorded in China. The United States of America —commonly referred to as the Alpine skiing (or downhill skiing) is a recreational activity and Sport involving sliding down Snow -covered hills with long Skis attached [73]
- Matthew Bruccoli, 76, American professor of English at University of South Carolina, expert on F. Scott Fitzgerald. Matthew Joseph Bruccoli ( August 21 1931 – June 4 2008) was an American professor of English at the University of The United States of America —commonly referred to as the English is a West Germanic language originating in England and is the First language for most people in the United Kingdom, the United States This article is about the University of South Carolina in Columbia Francis Scott Key Fitzgerald (September 24 1896 – December 21 1940 was an American writer of Novels and Short stories, whose works are evocative of the [74]
- Jack Byrne, 57, Canadian member of Newfoundland and Labrador House of Assembly, mayor of LB-MC-OC (1986–1993). Jack Byrne ( June 2, 1951 – 4 June 2008) was a Canadian politician Country to "Dominion of Canada" or "Canadian Federation" or anything else please read the Talk Page The Newfoundland and Labrador House of Assembly is one of two components of the General Assembly of Newfoundland and Labrador, the other being the Lieutenant-Governor Logy Bay-Middle Cove-Outer Cove is a Town in the Canadian province of Newfoundland and Labrador. [75]
- Bill Finegan, 91, American jazz arranger and bandleader, pneumonia. William James Finegan ( 3 April, 1917 &mdash 4 June, 2008) was an American Jazz bandleader pianist arranger and composer The United States of America —commonly referred to as the Jazz is an American Musical art form which originated in the beginning of the 20th century in African American communities in the Southern United States A bandleader is the leader of a band of Musicians The term is most commonly though not exclusively used with a group that plays Popular music as Pneumonia is an inflammatory illness of the Lung. Frequently it is described as lung Parenchyma / alveolar inflammation and abnormal [76]
- Ivan Herasymov, 87, Ukrainian politician, oldest member of the Verkhovna Rada. Ivan Oleksandrovych Herasymov ( August 8, 1921, Pestrovka Bashkiria, Russia &ndash June 4, 2008, Kiev) was Ukraine (Україна Ukrayina, /ukrɑˈjinɑ/ is a country in Eastern Europe. A politician (from Greek " Polis " is an individual who is involved in influencing public decision making through the influence of Politics or a person The Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine (Верховна Рада України English: Supreme Council of Ukraine) is Ukraine 's Parliament [77]
- Harriet McBryde Johnson, 50, American attorney and disability rights activist. Harriet McBryde Johnson ( July 8, 1957 - June 4, 2008) was an American author Attorney, and Disability rights The United States of America —commonly referred to as the An attorney at law (or attorney-at-law) in the United States is a practitioner in a court of law who is legally qualified to prosecute The disability rights movement aims to improve the Quality of life of people with disabilities. [78]
- Agata Mróz-Olszewska, 26, Polish international volleyball player, myelodysplastic syndrome. |} Agata Mróz-Olszewska (born on April 7, 1982 in Dąbrowa Tarnowska – died June 4, 2008 in Wrocław) was a Poland (Polska officially the Republic of Poland The Poland women's national volleyball team is the national Volleyball team from Poland, controlled by the Polski Związek Piłki Siatkowej (PZPS The myelodysplastic syndromes (MDS formerly known as "preleukemia" are a diverse collection of hematological conditions united by ineffective production (or [79]
- Frank Muller, 57, Dutch-born American actor and audiobook narrator. Frank Muller ( May 5, 1951 &ndash June 4, 2008) was a stage and television actor but was most famous The Netherlands ( Dutch:, ˈnedərlɑnt is the European part of the Kingdom of the Netherlands, which consists of the Netherlands the Netherlands The United States of America —commonly referred to as the An actor, actress, player or thespian (see terminology) is a person who Acts in a Dramatic production and who works [80]
- Curtis Osborne, 37, American murderer, execution by lethal injection. Curtis Osborne (died 4 June 2008) was an American convicted murderer on Death row in Georgia. The United States of America —commonly referred to as the Murder is the unlawful killing of another human person with Malice aforethought, as defined in Common Law countries Capital punishment, the death penalty or execution, is the Killing of a person by judicial process as Punishment. [81]
- Jonathan Routh, 80, British co-star of UK Candid Camera. Jonathan Reginald Surdeval Routh ( November 24, 1927 - June 4, 2008) co-starred in the British version of the television show Candid The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, commonly known as the United Kingdom, the UK or Britain,is a Sovereign state located Candid Camera was a Television series created and produced by Allen Funt, which initially began on Radio as Candid Microphone [82]
- Nikos Sergianopoulos, 55, Greek actor, homicide by stabbing. Nikos Sergianopoulos ( Greek: Νίκος Σεργιανόπουλος ( September 24, 1952 - June 4, 2008) surname also spelled Greece (Ελλάδα transliterated: Elláda, historically, Ellás,) officially the Hellenic Republic (Ελληνική Δημοκρατία An actor, actress, player or thespian (see terminology) is a person who Acts in a Dramatic production and who works List of countries by homicide rate Homicide ( Latin homicidium, homo human being + caedere to cut kill refers to the act of killing another A stabbing is the penetration of a sharp or pointed object at close range [83]
- James Young, 78, American White House physician (John F. Kennedy, Lyndon B. Johnson). James Morningstar Young ( 1930 - June 4, 2008) was an American White House Physician for presidents John F The United States of America —commonly referred to as the See also Executive Office of the President of the United States The White House, formerly known as the Executive Mansion, is the Official residence A physician, medical practitioner or medical doctor who practices Medicine, and is concerned with maintaining or restoring human Health John Fitzgerald "Jack" Kennedy (May 29 1917&ndashNovember 22 1963 often referred to by his initials JFK, was the thirty-fifth President of [84]
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- Pat Egan, 90, Canadian ice hockey defenceman. Events 350 - Roman usurper Nepotianus, of the Constantinian dynasty, proclaims himself Roman Emperor, entering Martin "Pat" Egan ( April 26, 1918 &ndash June 3, 2008) was a Canadian Ice hockey defenceman, most Country to "Dominion of Canada" or "Canadian Federation" or anything else please read the Talk Page Ice hockey, often referred to simply as hockey, is a team Sport played on Ice. Defence ( defense in the USA in Ice hockey is a player position whose primary responsibility is to prevent the opposing team from scoring. [85]
- Trevor Kaine, 80, Australian chief minister of the ACT (1989–1991). Trevor Thomas Kaine ( 17 February 1928 &ndash 3 June 2008) was an Australian politician best known as the Chief Minister For a topic outline on this subject see List of basic Australia topics. The Chief Minister of the Australian Capital Territory is the head of government of the Australian Capital Territory. [86]
- Grigory Romanov, 85, Russian first secretary of the Leningrad obkom (1970–1983), Politburo member (1976–1985). Grigory Vasilyevich Romanov (Григорий Васильевич Романов scientific transliteration Grigorij Vasil'evič Romanov, 7 February 1923 Russia (Россия Rossiya) or the Russian Federation ( Rossiyskaya Federatsiya) is a transcontinental Country extending Saint Petersburg ( tr: Sankt-Peterburg,) is a city and a federal subject of Russia located on the Neva River The Politburo ( in Russian: Политбюро, full Political Bureau of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of the Soviet Union, abbreviated [87]
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- Sheela Basrur, 51, Canadian health administrator, Toronto medical officer of health during SARS crisis, leiomyosarcoma. Events 455 - The Vandals enter Rome, and plunder the city for two weeks Sheela Basrur OOnt ( October 17, 1956 June 2, 2008) was a Canadian medical doctor and was formerly the Country to "Dominion of Canada" or "Canadian Federation" or anything else please read the Talk Page Toronto (təˈrɒntoʊ colloquially pronounced or) is the largest city in Canada and is the provincial capital of Ontario Leiomyosarcoma is a type of Sarcoma which is a Neoplasm of Smooth muscle. [88]
- Sheriff Mustapha Dibba, 71, Gambian politician, first vice president (1965–1975), speaker (2002–2006), heart attack. Sheriff Mustapha Dibba (? - June 2, 2008) was a veteran Gambian politician who served as the country's National Assembly speaker from A politician (from Greek " Polis " is an individual who is involved in influencing public decision making through the influence of Politics or a person __FORCETOC__ For the Vice President of the United States, their roles and other information see Vice President of the United States. The National Assembly is the Legislative branch of government in The Gambia. Myocardial infarction ( MI or AMI for acute myocardial infarction) also known as a heart attack, occurs when the blood supply [89]
- Bo Diddley, 79, American rock and roll and blues singer, songwriter, and guitarist, heart failure. Bo Diddley ( December 30 1928 &ndash June 2 2008, born Ellas Otha Bates) was an original and influential American The United States of America —commonly referred to as the Rock and roll (also known as rock 'n' roll) is a form of Music that evolved in the United States in the late 1940s and early 1950s with roots in mostly African The Blues is a vocal and instrumental form of Music based on the use of the Blue notes It emerged as an accessible form of self-expression A songwriter is someone who writes the Lyrics to songs the Musical composition (chords or Melody to songs or both A guitarist is a Musician who plays the Guitar. Guitarists may perform solo pieces or play with ensembles and bands of a wide variety of genres Heart failure is a Cardiac condition that occurs when a problem with the structure or function of the Heart impairs its ability to supply [90]
- Ferenc Fejtő, 98, Hungarian-born French historian and journalist, after long illness. Ferenc Fejtő, or François Fejtő in French ( August 31, 1909 &ndash June 2, 2008) was a Hungarian -born Hungary (Magyarország 'mɔɟɔrorsaːg) officially in English the Republic of Hungary ( Magyar Köztársaság, literally Magyar (Hungarian Republic This article is about the country For a topic outline on this subject see List of basic France topics. See also History An historian is an individual who studies and writes about History, and is regarded as an Authority on it A journalist (also called a newspaperman) is a person who practices Journalism, the gathering and dissemination of information about current events trends [91]
- Mel Ferrer, 90, American actor, film director and producer (War and Peace, Lili). Mel Ferrer ( August 25 1917 – June 2 2008) was an American Actor, Film director and Film producer The United States of America —commonly referred to as the An actor, actress, player or thespian (see terminology) is a person who Acts in a Dramatic production and who works A film director, or filmmaker, is a person who directs the making of a Film. A film producer is a person who creates the conditions for making movies. War and Peace is the first English film version of the novel War and Peace by Leo Tolstoy. Lili ( 1953) is an American film Considered one among many classic MGM releases it stars Leslie Caron as a touchingly naïve French [92]
- Heinz Geyer, 79, German secret policeman for East Germany, heart attack. Germany, officially the Federal Republic of Germany ( ˈbʊndəsʁepuˌbliːk ˈdɔʏtʃlant is a Country in Central Europe. For the regular police in East Germany see Volkspolizei. The Ministerium für Staatssicherheit ( Ministry for State Security The German Democratic Republic ( GDR; Deutsche Demokratische Republik DDR; commonly known in English as East Germany) was a Socialist state Myocardial infarction ( MI or AMI for acute myocardial infarction) also known as a heart attack, occurs when the blood supply [93]
- Lois Roisman, 70, American philanthropist and playwright, heart failure. Lois Roisman, a native of Brenham Texas, is a national leader in the field of Jewish Philanthropy. The United States of America —commonly referred to as the Philanthropy is the act of donating money goods services time and/or effort to support a socially beneficial cause with a defined objective and with no financial or material A playwright, also known as a dramatist, is a person who writes dramatic literature or Drama. Heart failure is a Cardiac condition that occurs when a problem with the structure or function of the Heart impairs its ability to supply [94]
- Paul Sills, 80, American theater director and comedian, co-founder of The Second City improv troupe, pneumonia. Paul Sills ( November 18, 1927 &ndash June 2, 2008) was a director and Improvisation teacher and the original director of The The United States of America —commonly referred to as the A theatre director or stage director is a practitioner in the Theatre field who oversees and orchestrates the mounting of a theatre production (a play, A comedian or comic is a person who seeks to entertain an audience primarily by making them laugh Improvisational theatre (also known as improv or impro) is a form of Theatre in which the Actors use Improvisational acting techniques Pneumonia is an inflammatory illness of the Lung. Frequently it is described as lung Parenchyma / alveolar inflammation and abnormal [95]
- Frank Tsosie Thompson, 87, American Navajo code talker and World War II veteran. Frank Tsosie Thompson ( September 4, 1920 - June 2, 2008) was an American Navajo Code talker in the United The United States of America —commonly referred to as the Navajo (sometimes spelled Navaho) or Diné, (means The People in Navajo) refers or relates to the Navajo people, currently World War II, or the Second World War, (often abbreviated WWII) was a global military conflict which involved a majority of the world's nations, including A veteran (from Latin vetus, meaning "old" is a person who has or is working in the armed forces [96]
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- Anne d'Harnoncourt, 64, American chief executive of the Philadelphia Museum of Art, natural causes. Events 193 - Roman Emperor Didius Julianus is Assassinated 987 - Hugh Capet is elected Anne d'Harnoncourt ( September 7 1943 – June 1, 2008) was an American museum director and historian of modern art The United States of America —commonly referred to as the A chief executive officer ( CEO) or chief executive is typically the highest-ranking corporate officer ( executive) or administrator The Philadelphia Museum of Art, located at the west end of the Benjamin Franklin Parkway in Philadelphia 's Fairmount Park, was established in 1876 In Medicine, death by natural causes is a loosely-defined term used by Coroners describing Death when the cause of death was a naturally occurring disease [97]
- Terry Keane, 68, Irish columnist and fashion journalist, after long illness. Terry Keane ( 1939 - June 1 2008) was an Irish Columnist and fashion journalist. Ireland ( Irish: Éire, ˈeːrʲə is a country in north-western Europe. A columnist is a Journalist who writes material on a regular basis for publication in a series Fashion journalism is an umbrella term used to describe all aspects of published Fashion media [98]
- Alton Kelley, 67, American graphic designer and psychedelic artist, after long illness. Alton Kelley ( June 17 1940 in Houlton Maine — June 1 2008 in Petaluma California) was an American The United States of America —commonly referred to as the A graphic designer (also known as a graphic artist and communication designer) is a professional within the Graphic design and Graphic arts industry Psychedelic art is art inspired by the psychedelic experience induced by drugs such as gymnastics take place in the world the art is LSD, Mescaline, and Psilocybin [99]
- Tommy Lapid, 76, Israeli journalist and politician, deputy prime minister (2003–2004), cancer. Yosef "Tommy" Lapid (יוסף "טומי" לפיד born Tomislav Lampel (Томислав Лампел December 27, 1931 - For a topic outline on this subject see List of basic Israel topics. A journalist (also called a newspaperman) is a person who practices Journalism, the gathering and dissemination of information about current events trends A politician (from Greek " Polis " is an individual who is involved in influencing public decision making through the influence of Politics or a person Deputy leaders in Israel fall into three categories Acting Prime Minister Deputy Prime Minister and Vice Prime Minister Cancer (medical term Malignant Neoplasm) is a class of Diseases in which a group of cells display uncontrolled [100]
- Ted Manson, 81, American actor, lung cancer. The United States of America —commonly referred to as the An actor, actress, player or thespian (see terminology) is a person who Acts in a Dramatic production and who works Lung cancer is a Disease of uncontrolled Cell growth in tissues of the Lung. [101]
- Murray Protter, 90, American mathematician, heart failure. The United States of America —commonly referred to as the A mathematician is a person whose primary area of study and research is the field of Mathematics. Heart failure is a Cardiac condition that occurs when a problem with the structure or function of the Heart impairs its ability to supply [102]
- Pat Regan, 53, British anti-gun activist, stabbed. The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, commonly known as the United Kingdom, the UK or Britain,is a Sovereign state located The right to keep and bear arms, RKBA, or right to bear arms is the concept that people individually or collectively have a right to Weapons Today this Activism, in a general sense can be described as intentional action to bring about social or political change A stabbing is the penetration of a sharp or pointed object at close range [103]
- Yves Saint Laurent, 71, French fashion designer, founder of Yves Saint Laurent brand, brain cancer. Yves Henri Donat Mathieu-Saint-Laurent, known as Yves Saint Laurent ( August 1 1936 &ndash June 1 2008) was an Algerian This article is about the country For a topic outline on this subject see List of basic France topics. Fashion design is the Applied art dedicated to Clothing and lifestyle Accessories created within the cultural and social influences of a specific time Yves Saint Laurent is a luxury fashion house founded by Yves Saint Laurent and his partner Pierre Bergé. A brain tumor is any intracranial Tumor created by abnormal and uncontrolled cell division, normally either in the Brain itself ( Neurons [104]
May 2008
See Deaths in May 2008. International holidays May 1 - Labour Day ( Pakistan) May 1 - Labour Day ( Singapore) Deaths in 2008: ← - January - February - March - April - May - June - July - August
April 2008
See Deaths in April 2008. International holidays and other major events April 1 - April Fools' Day April 4 - Qingming Festival (Mainland Deaths in 2008: ← - January - February - March - April - May - June - July - August
March 2008
See Deaths in March 2008. International holidays March 2 - Mothering Sunday (Britain March 7 - Nyepi (Indonesia Deaths in 2008: ← - January - February - March - April - May - June - July - August
February 2008
See Deaths in February 2008. PortalCurrent events International holidays February 2 - Candlemas February 5 - Shrove Deaths in 2008: ← - January - February - March - April - May - June - July - August
January 2008
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