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Carla Laemmle was born on 20 October 1909 in Chicago, Illinois, USA. She was an actress, known for The Adventures of Frank Merriwell (1936), King of Jazz (1930) and The Gate Crasher (1928). She died on 12 June 2014 in Los Angeles, California, USA.

Often called "Little Jimmy Scott", he was one of ten siblings born to Arthur and Justine Scott. All ten sang in church with their musician mother. Both Jimmy and his brother Kenny suddenly stopped growing while in their early teens. It was later discovered that they both suffered from a rare and inherited condition known as Kallmann's Syndrome which causes hormone imbalances that render its sufferers into a perpetual state of pre-puberty. Because Scott refused treatment out of fear that he might damage his voice, he has remained a vocalist widely known for his boyish soprano. One of his first recordings was "I Wish I Knew" in 1949, a song he later re-recorded with Jazz vibraphonist Lionel Hampton. Later he recorded and performed with the Paul Gayten Band. By 1963 he recorded a critically acclaimed album called "Falling in Love is Wonderful" produced by the legendary Ray Charles. Unfortunately, the album was pulled from record store shelves and radio stations due to a contractual obligation to Savoy Records, his former label. The litigation claimed Scott was legally bound to record exclusively for Savoy Records. Subsequently, his career suffered and for several years he did not perform at all, making a living working in a shipping room at a Cleveland Sheraton Hotel. It would not be until 1971 when he would enjoy a return to the music scene with the album "All the Way" for Sire Records. Seymour Stein of Sire had the good fortune of hearing Scott's emotion-filled vocals at a funeral for Doc Pomus, a man that had severely and publicly criticized record companies that mismanaged Scott's career. Stein signed Scott to a long-term recording contract immediately. As a vocalist, Scott is noted for an androgynous voice, impeccable phrasing, and unbelievably slow and emotional tempos that have influenced recording artists as diverse as Frankie Valli, Mikki Howard, and Nancy Wilson. (One listen to "Little Jimmy" and you'll understand where Nancy Wilson gets much of her unique phrasing.) While his voice today has lost some of its original luster due to the ravages of time and age, he is currently enjoying a resurgence in popularity that all who hear him agree is long overdue. All would additionally agree that his decision to forego treatment for Kallmann's Syndrome was a blessing for us all.

Gunnel Linde was born on 14 October 1924 in Stockholm, Sweden. She was a writer and director, known for Det hopfällbara slottet (1968), I Lapparnas Land (1966) and Den vita stenen (1973). She was married to Einar Linde. She died on 12 June 2014 in Sweden.

Hagen Smith was born on 29 October 1930 in Los Angeles, California, USA. He was an actor and writer, known for The Legend of Frank Woods (1977), Bloody Trail (1972) and To Hell You Preach (1972). He died on 12 June 2014 in the USA.

Shaktipada Rajguru was born on 1 February 1922 in Bankura, Bengal Presidency, British India. He was a writer, known for Asha-o-Bhalobasha (1989), Barsaat Ki Ek Raat (1981) and Aar Paar (1985). He died on 12 June 2014 in Kolkata, West Bengal, India.

Eliska Mullerová was born on 30 July 1930 in Gánovce, Czechoslovakia [now Slovakia]. She was an actress, known for Vanoce s Alzbetou (1968), Dobrodinec (1991) and Staroruzová dráma (1989). She died on 12 June 2014 in Senica, Slovakia.

Alberto Cañas was born on 16 March 1920 in San Jose, Costa Rica. He was a writer, known for La segua (1985). He died on 12 June 2014 in San Jose, Costa Rica.

Mikhail Bushnov was born on 21 October 1923 in Rostov-on-Don, RSFSR, USSR [now Russia]. He was an actor, known for Rostov-papa (2001). He died on 12 June 2014 in Rostov-na-Donu, Russia.

Frank Schirrmacher was born on 5 September 1959 in Wiesbaden, Hesse, Germany. He was married to Rebecca Casati and Angelika Klüssendorf. He died on 12 June 2014 in Frankfurt am Main, Hesse, Germany.

Niels Højlund was born on 31 December 1931 in Vejlby, Aarhus, Jutland, Denmark. He was a writer, known for Ugekommentaren (1997), Fup eller fakta (1966) and Eksistens (1998). He died on 12 June 2014 in Denmark.

Michele Luzzati was born on 31 March 1939 in Turin, Piedmont, Italy. Michele was a writer, known for Frammento di cronaca volgare (1974). Michele died on 12 June 2014 in Pisa, Tuscany, Italy.

Henri Leproux was born on 22 January 1928 in Paris, France. He was an actor, known for L'île au coquelicot (1970), Les Bidasses en folie (1971) and Le grand bazar (1973). He died on 12 June 2014 in Paris, France.

Lilian Benningsen was born on 17 July 1924 in Vienna, Austria. She was an actress, known for Eugen Onegin (1963), Cancan und Bakarole (1961) and Die Meistersinger von Nürnberg, 3. Akt: Schusterstube und Festwiese (1963). She died on 12 June 2014 in Munich, Bavaria, Germany.

Rudolf Chatel was born on 9 July 1938 in Budapest, Hungary. He died on 12 June 2014 in Budapest, Hungary.

William Visteen was born on 4 January 1931 in Chicago, Illinois, USA. He was an actor, known for Mission: Impossible (1966), Class (1983) and The Untouchables (1993). He died on 12 June 2014 in Geneva, Illinois, USA.

Dan Jacobson was born on 7 March 1929 in Johannesburg, South Africa. He was married to Margaret Pye. He died on 12 June 2014 in London, England, UK.