November 5th famous deaths
List of celebrities and famous people who died on November 5th
2029 - 2020
Famous deaths on November 5th for the celebrities who died in the years 2029 - 2020
2023
American martial artist and actor (b. 1939)
2022
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American singer who rose to fame in the late 1990s as a pop and hip hop singer. he quickly established himself as a celebrity among pre-teens and teens during the first decade of the 21st century.
2021
Brazilian singer (b. 1995)
2020
Former Amir (President) of Jamaat-e-Islami, a major Islamist political party in Pakistan.
Lavoy Wilson was an American essayist known for his insightful and thought-provoking writings on politics and culture.
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British actor (smacks & thistle).
2019 - 2010
Famous deaths on November 5th for the celebrities who died in the years 2019 - 2010
2019
Renowned author of 'The Autobiography of Miss Jane Pittman' and other works.
South African journalist and editor, known for his anti-apartheid activism and press freedom advocacy.
Renowned author known for works like 'A Lesson Before Dying'.
2018
Former congressman known for his environmental advocacy.
2017
Former congressman known for his work on environmental policies.
2016
Renowned for his research on climate change.
2015
Made significant discoveries in the field of astrophysics.
Renowned sculptor famous for large-scale installations.
American engineer and car designer (b. 1925)
Norwegian singer. her debut was made at the chat noir theatre in 1943. she became one of norway's most beloved and loved singers over the next 20 years.
Sri lankan businesswoman and philanthropist (b. 1939)
Polish general and politician, 11th prime minister of the people's republic of poland (d. 2015)
German historian and academic (d. 2015)
2014
Manitas de plata was a french guitarist known for popularizing gypsy music and flamenco guitar playing.
Elden Beck was a physicist who made significant advancements in the field of quantum mechanics.
Lane Evans was a U.S. Representative from Illinois known for his work on veterans' issues.
American lawyer and politician (b. 1951)
American ice hockey player (b. 1927)
Tunisian-french author, poet, and scholar (b. 1946)
2013
Award-winning journalist who covered major political events and social issues during her career.
English soldier and pilot (b. 1919)
Welsh footballer and manager (b. 1930)
English genealogist and author (b. 1948)
Iranian politician (b. 1932)
American chef and author (b. 1959)
Argentinian actor and screenwriter (d. 2013)
2012
Garrit Komrij was a Dutch poet, critic, and translator who was known for his diverse literary contributions.
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French-american actress and dancer (b. 1920)
Argentinian actor, singer, director and screenwriter (b. 1938)
American composer and academic (b. 1908)
Canadian lawyer and politician, 30th solicitor general of canada (b. 1936)
South african lawyer and diplomat, minister of internal affairs (b. 1926)
2011
Discovered the first known example of a binary pulsar.
Indian singer-songwriter, poet, and director (d. 2011)
2010
Gentle Storyteller was a beloved children's author whose imaginative tales captivated young readers.
Mckenzey Emerson was a renowned American poet who was celebrated for her lyrical and introspective works that often focused on the human experience.
Contributed significantly to the development of new polymers
Almina Fernandez was a renowned Spanish essayist known for her insightful and thought-provoking writings.
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Acclaimed actress known for her roles in 'An Unmarried Woman' and 'Starting Over.'
Thaine Engle was an American scientist who made significant contributions to the field of aerospace engineering.
American soprano singer. she is internationally well-known. she began her career as a mezzo-soprano. however, she switched to the soprano repertoire because it offered more roles. verrett has played leading roles in major cities around the globe, including at la scala and the metropolitan.
Kalix Wainwright was a celebrated poet known for her lyrical and introspective works.
Aryon Thorne was a renowned poet who explored themes of nature, love, and the human condition in his work.
Jackye Dupont was a French-Canadian poet whose lyrical works celebrated the natural world and the human experience.
Tameron Giles was a renowned American poet who published several acclaimed collections of poetry during the 20th century.
Rionna Gallagher was an acclaimed Irish poet who explored themes of nature, spirituality, and the human condition.
Known for his contributions to education reform.
Eustis Lindley was a prominent physicist who made significant contributions to the field of quantum mechanics.
American soprano and actress (d. 2010)
Romanian poet, journalist, and politician (d. 2010)
Romanian politician and poet (born 1943).
2009 - 2000
Famous deaths on November 5th for the celebrities who died in the years 2009 - 2000
2009
Noted physicist who made significant contributions to the field of quantum mechanics.
Celebrated poet whose verses touched the hearts of many.
Grover Hermann was a physicist who made significant advancements in the study of quantum mechanics.
American journalist and author known for his work at The New York Times.
Argentinian lawyer, historian, and academic (b. 1925)
Argentine historian (born 1925).
2008
Influential painter known for her vibrant and expressive works.
Known for their innovative use of recycled materials in sculptures.
Known for her abstract sculptures that challenge traditional forms.
American poet and physician known for his collections like 'In All This Rain.'
Noted physicist who made significant contributions to quantum mechanics.
Arvid Kallstrom was a pioneering photographer known for his black and white street photography.
2007
Swedish footballer, coach, and manager (d. 2007)
2006
Olympic gold medalist in track and field.
Turkish journalist, scholar, and politician, 16th prime minister of turkey (d. 2006)
Turkish politician (born 1925)
Turkish politician (born 1925)
2005
English educator and author (d. 2005).
American rock and roll guitarist known for his pioneering use of distortion and power chords.
Renowned poet whose works explored themes of nature and spirituality.
American soprano and actress (d. 2005)
English novelist (d. 2005)
American actress and soprano (d. 2005).
New zealander environmentalist (born 1957)
2004
American-dutch actor, singer, and dancer (b. 1932)
2003
Prolific writer who penned several acclaimed novels.
American musician. he is a member of "righteous brothers", along with bill medley. their close friendship was a perfect example of white soul, and their first hit was in 1962.
Holston Hill was a prominent political figure who served his country with dedication.
Legal scholar and civil rights activist known for his work on religious freedom.
Zimbabwean politician and minister 1st president, zimbabwe (d. 2003).
2002
Renowned demographer known for his work on fertility and mortality.
Sociologist known for his research on family and fertility.
British novelist best known for 'Miss Pettigrew Lives for a Day'.
Attasca, texas -- rock baritone (coasters-young blood)
2001
American shortwave broadcaster, writer (born 1943).
American radio host, author, and activist (b. 1943)
British activist for animals (born 1952).
English director, producer, and screenwriter (d. 2001)
English screenwriter and producer (d. 2001).
2000
Victor Grinich was a pioneering computer scientist who made significant contributions to the development of early computer systems.
American singer-songwriter and politician, 47th governor of louisiana (b. 1899)
Tanzanian politician (b. 1926)
American singer-songwriter, politician 47th governor louisiana (d. 2000).
Tanzanian politician (born 1926)
1999 - 1990
Famous deaths on November 5th for the celebrities who died in the years 1999 - 1990
1999
English-american historian, academic and theorist (d. 1999).
American director and screenwriter (b. 1931)
1998
Notable physicist who made significant contributions to quantum mechanics.
Kalyb Wilkins was a British scientist who made significant contributions to the field of molecular biology.
American civil rights activist known for his work with Martin Luther King Jr. in the Southern Christian Leadership Conference.
1997
Isaiah Berlin was a prominent political philosopher who is known for his contributions to the understanding of political liberalism and the concept of value pluralism.
Renowned philosopher known for his work on political theory and the history of ideas.
English songwriter and drummer (swell maps crime, the city solution, and these immortal solves) (d. 1997).
Australian rugby league player and sportscaster (d. 1997)
American author and screenwriter (d. 1997)
1996
American saxophonist (d. 1996)
Diplomat dies at 53
Dancer dies at 72
Engineer dies at 81
American jazz saxophonist (d. 1996)
1995
Television host, who died at age 70
1994
Signer dies at 66
1992
Dutch pioneer in radio astronomy and comet and galaxy research. oort demonstrated that the sun is not the center of the universe. instead, it is a star in the rotating milky way. this galaxy is one among many.
The elo rating system was created by a hungarian-american player of chess (d. 1992).
Dutch astronomer who made significant contributions to the understanding of the Milky Way galaxy.
Acclaimed poet whose works explored themes of nature and spirituality.
Russian-turkish engineer and diplomat (b. 1912)
Hungarian physicist (chess class system)
Dutch astronomer oort cloud dies at 92
1991
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Actor (my three sons), died from pneumonia at 83
Czechoslovakian-british entrepreneur and ceo of berlitz international, a conglomerate corporation that includes a publishing house. maxwell can speak many languages and assists in international businesses.
Czech-english captain, publisher, and politician (d. 1991)
1990
Australian politician who served as Premier of New South Wales.
Founder of the Jewish Defense League.
Us bassist (coasters down in mexico), is killed at 65
Actor (belarus file), passes away at 81 from heart failure
1989 - 1980
Famous deaths on November 5th for the celebrities who died in the years 1989 - 1980
1989
Legendary classical pianist known for his virtuosity.
Singer (green berets) dies at the age of 49 in murfreesboro tennessee.
At 85, a pianist from ukraine/usa dies
1987
He is an irish tv actor, best known for his roles in "this is your life" (and "what's my line") andrews was an all-ireland amateur junior middleweight champion fighter before he moved to radio eireann, in 1939. andrews was a bbc radio sports commentator from 1950 to 1960. he was heard on saturdays for 12 years. andrews was a household …
Eamonn Andrews was a well-known Irish radio and television presenter.
1986
German race car driver (b. 1899)
Rocker (coasters-young blood)
Canadian actor, director, and screenwriter (b. 1930)
Canadian screenwriter and actor (d. 1986).
American singer (the coasters, and the robins). (d. 1986).
1985
Mathematician known for Morse theory in differential topology.
American religious leader, 12th president of the church of jesus christ of latter-day saints (b. 1895)
Georgian philologist and linguist (d. 1985).
1982
A French filmmaker, actor, and screenwriter, widely regarded as one of the greatest comedic directors in the history of cinema.
Korean American novelist, essayist, and filmmaker.
A Korean-American writer and artist known for her experimental and innovative works.
French filmmaker known for his innovative and comedic approach to cinema.
Korean American novelist, essayist, and filmmaker known for her experimental works.
Jacque Tati was a French filmmaker known for his comedic and innovative approach to cinema.
Journalist/ dutch mp (pvda).
British historian (born in 1892)
1981
16th karmapa, tibetan spiritual leader (b. 1924)
16th karmapa lama, tibetan religious figure (born 1924)
1980
American musician (d. 1980)
1979 - 1970
Famous deaths on November 5th for the celebrities who died in the years 1979 - 1970
1979
Newell Sanders served as a respected politician dedicated to improving his community.
American author and illustrator (d. 1979)
American illustrator and author (d. 1979).
1978
Gwin Nettleton was a renowned American sculptor known for her abstract and modernist works.
Adolph Simon Ochs was a journalist and editor who worked for The New York Times and The Philadelphia Inquirer.
1977
Renowned French comic book writer known for creating Asterix.
Canadian musician and bandleader of "the royal canadians," which is a mostly family-oriented group. lombardo, a well-known musician, was popular in the '30s & '40s. he started a tradition of welcoming in the new year with the "sweetest music this side or heaven".
Renowned French comic book writer, best known for creating Asterix.
Russian-soviet miner, the stakhanovite movement has been named after him (b. 1906)
French author and illustrator (d. 1977)
French comic book writer (born in 1926)
Russian model miner, dies at 72
1976
Known for his work in phylogenetic systematics.
1975
American geneticist and academic, nobel prize laureate (b. 1909)
American critic, essayist, short story writer, and educator (d. 1975)
Swimmer (million dollar mermaid), is killed at 87
American geneticist, winner of the nobel prize in physiology or medicine. (born 1909)
1974
American actor best known for his role as Chief O'Hara in the Batman TV series.
American actor (born 1918).
1973
Czech writer known for his novels and short stories reflecting the turmoil of the 20th century.
1972
Estonian weightlifter (d. 1972).
Actor (above suppression, love on the run), passes away at 85
1971
Talented violinist who captivated audiences with her virtuoso performances.
American basketball player and coach (d. 2021)
American baseball player (born in 1925).
1970
Noted composer known for his contributions to classical music.
1969 - 1960
Famous deaths on November 5th for the celebrities who died in the years 1969 - 1960
1969
Actor (prof mckillup hank), dies aged 69
Author william walraven's sudanese widow
1968
Actress (leech woman take a giant step), dies aged 81
Actor (battle beneath the earth), died at 54
1966
Odie Hawkins was an American inventor known for inventing the first automatic elevator door.
1965
Key figure in the development of General Motors, known for his financial acumen.
1964
American jazz pianist and leader of the orchestra (born 1916).
American lieutenant, lawyer, and politician (b. 1893)
Composer dies at 57
American politician and lawyer, lieutenant (d. 1964).
1963
Edwing Brock was an American poet known for his lyrical and introspective poems.
Spanish poet and critic (b. 1902)
1962
Kayven Emerson was an American poet and essayist who was a leading figure in the Transcendentalist movement.
Renowned chemist known for her work in organic chemistry.
Loyed Meredith was a renowned American composer and pianist who contributed significantly to the development of jazz music.
1960
Canadian-american actor, producer (d. 1960).
Juvencio Hernández was a Mexican playwright known for his socially conscious dramas.
An inventor who developed a more efficient coal-burning furnace, improving home heating systems.
Mack Sennett was a Canadian-born American film director and producer, known as the innovator of slapstick comedy in silent films.
Actor known for his roles in Western films and TV series.
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Actor (wagon train), suffers a heart attack at the age of 57
Estonian journalist and author (d. 60)
American pastor and theologian (b. 1895)
Canadian-american actor, director, producer, and screenwriter (b. 1880)
American singer-songwriter and guitarist (d. 1960)
American singer-songwriter/guitarist (d. 1960).
1959 - 1950
Famous deaths on November 5th for the celebrities who died in the years 1959 - 1950
1957
Cleto Cioccarelli was an Italian sculptor known for his public monuments and memorials.
Olive Dennis was a pioneering American biologist known for her work in cytology and genetics.
1956
American jazz pianist who also studied accordion, guitar, violin, and piano. in the 1920s, he formed a small group and did most of the club work in the toledo area. he was a member of several bands and did club work as well as being a d.j. he lived in new york for two years, before moving back to the …
1955
French artist who was an intuitive painter and worked directly from nature, memory, and even post cards. his specialization was in street scenes and landscapes. he was one of paris' most prominent artists by 1924.
Dutch painter associated with the Amsterdam School and known for her portraits and still lifes.
1951
South african runner/coach (d. 1951).
Composer dies at 67
Russian ballet dancers/pegagoges, die at 72
1950
Malva Neglecta was a German botanist who contributed to the understanding of the taxonomy and ecology of the Malva genus.
American suffragist (b. 1863)
Dutch graphic artist / classicist, dies at 53
1949 - 1940
Famous deaths on November 5th for the celebrities who died in the years 1949 - 1940
1947
Fritz Schumacher was a German journalist and editor who played a significant role in shaping public opinion.
1946
Italian-american illustrator and painter (d. 1946).
Composer dies at 77
1944
French surgeon and biologist, nobel prize laureate (b. 1873)
French surgeon, biologist, and scientist. he was awarded the 1921 nobel prize in medicine. if properly fed, tissues can survive without their organs. he was the author of "man, the unknown" 1935 and "the culture of organs" 1938.
1943
Dutch painter/graphic artist dies at 62
1942
Co-founder of Philips Electronics.
American actor, singer, composer, author and theatre manager/owner (b. 1878)
Composer dies at 64
1941
Finnish pacifist (born in 1905)
1940
Draken Blackwood was a celebrated poet known for his dark and introspective verse.
Lilleigh Chambers was a renowned British sculptor known for her intricate bronze and marble sculptures.
Florena Wilkins was a pioneering American playwright who explored themes of social justice and human relationships.
1939 - 1930
Famous deaths on November 5th for the celebrities who died in the years 1939 - 1930
1939
American physician and baptist medical missionary (b. 1860)
1938
American painter and educator (b. 1851)
1935
Flemish actress/wife of john dilis, who dies at 71
1933
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American actress, musician, and saloonkeeper (born 1884).
German mathematician and academic (b. 1856)
1931
Swiss target shooter (d. 1931).
1930
Italian politician, journalist and prime minister of italy (b. 1861)
Dutch pathologist and physician, who was awarded the nobel prize in physiology or medicine in 1858
1929 - 1920
Famous deaths on November 5th for the celebrities who died in the years 1929 - 1920
1928
Greek general (b. 1872)
1923
French poet and author (d. 1923)
French novelist (born 1880).
1921
Antoinette Brown Blackwell was an American minister, author, and women's rights activist, and the first woman to be ordained as a minister in a recognized denomination in the United States.
1920
Winsley Smith was a renowned painter who is known for his impressionist style.
1919 - 1910
Famous deaths on November 5th for the celebrities who died in the years 1919 - 1910
1914
German biologist. he is best known for his germ-plasma theory, which was formerly known as weismannism. his writings include "the germ-plasm," 1892-93, and "essays upon heredity & kindred biological problems," (1891-92).