Famous Deaths for 3rd June 2023

1899 – Johann Baptist Strauss Jr., Austrian composer (Waltz King), dies at 73
1936 – Clara Noyes, American nurse (head of the American Red Cross WW1), dies from a heart attack at 66
1970 – Douwe Hermans Kiestra, Frisian farmer and writer, dies at 70
1983 – Miroslav “Standa” Bares, Czech-Dutch actress (Te Gkek Om Los te Lopen), dies at 60
1993 – Joe Fortenberry, American basketball forward (captain Olympic gold 1936), dies at 82
1993 – Bob Fitzsimmons, American NY radio DJ (WNEW AM/WABC AM/WHN AM), dies at 53
1996 – Peter Glenville, English actor and director (Hotel Paradiso, Becket), dies at 82
2018 – Frank Carlucci, American National Security Adviser under Reagan and Secretary of Defense (1987-89), dies at 87
2022 – Larry Hillman, Canadian NHL defenceman (Stanley Cup 1955 Detroit RWs, 1962, 63, 64, 1967 Toronto MLs, 1969 Montreal Canadiens) and coach (Winnipeg Jets 1977-79), dies at 85
2022 – Grachan Moncur III, American post-bop and modern jazz trombonist and composer (Evolution; Exploration), dies on his 85th birthday

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