June 17
- 1989 – John Matuszak, former NFL Football player turned actor. He appeared in “The Goonies”, “Caveman”, “The Ice Pirates”, “Tall Tales & Legends (TV Series)”, “Superboy (TV Series).” He was 38.
- 1984 – Nobuo Nakagawa who directed the films “The Vampire Moth,” “The Ghost of Kasane” and “Black Cat Mansion,” passed away at the age of 79.
- 1978 – Robert Williams who appeared in “The Bat” “This Island Earth” and “Revenge of the Creature,” passed away at the age of 73.
- 1936 – Henry B. Walthall who appeared in the films “London After Midnight,” “The Devil-Doll” and “The Whispering Shadow,” passed away at the age of 58.