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2029 - 2020

Famous deaths on November 15th for the celebrities who died in the years 2029 - 2020

2023

2020

  • Ahria Tanaka was a renowned Japanese artist known for her unique and innovative painting style.

  • Dalexa Fitzgerald was a renowned playwright whose thought-provoking plays explored social and political themes, leaving a lasting impact on the theater community.

  • Billijo Hernandez was a pioneering geneticist who played a crucial role in the Human Genome Project.

  • Savannha Fitzgerald was a renowned American essayist known for her insightful and thought-provoking writings on social and cultural issues.

  • Terion Patel was a renowned astronomer who made significant contributions to the understanding of exoplanets and the evolution of stars.

2019 - 2010

Famous deaths on November 15th for the celebrities who died in the years 2019 - 2010

2019

  • Renowned author known for her bestselling novels.

  • Renowned painter known for her vibrant and expressive artworks.

  • Known for her poignant and evocative poetry.

  • Renowned poet celebrated for her evocative verses.

  • Renowned poet known for her evocative verses.

2018

  • Taisley Emerson was a celebrated poet known for her lyrical and introspective works.

  • Montia Emerson was a renowned essayist who explored themes of identity, culture, and social justice.

  • Former professional basketball player who played in the NBA.

  • Aylla Khatun was a renowned Bangladeshi playwright known for her socially conscious and politically charged works.

  • Elania Evergreen was a beloved children's author known for her whimsical and imaginative stories.

2017

  • Rapper and singer known for blending emo and hip-hop music, tragically died at a young age.

  • Italian composer known for his film scores.

  • Known for innovative metal sculptures.

2016

  • American pianist, who combined country blues with modern piano tradition, from nat cole to theolonius monk, into a humorous, personal style. he was influenced by early jazz and was the only white pianist to be able to compete with the great black jazz musicians. he took trumpet and piano lessons as a child and began his professional career in new …

  • Clif Tsuji was a member of the Hawaii House of Representatives, representing the 2nd district from 1994 to 2016.

2015

2014

  • Leslie Feinberg was a prominent transgender activist and author of the groundbreaking novel 'Stone Butch Blues', which explored themes of gender identity and expression.

  • Lesle Feinberg was an American journalist, activist, and author who wrote extensively on transgender and gender non-conforming issues.

  • French photographer and educator (b. 1934)

  • Lebanese composer known for his contributions to Arabic music.

  • Cameroonian footballer (d. 2014)

2013

2012

  • Former mayor known for his community development initiatives.

  • Known for his profound and emotional poetry collections.

  • Long-serving congressman who focused on healthcare policy.

  • Innovative sculptor from Ethiopia known for unique use of materials.

  • Talented sculptor whose works are celebrated for their intricate details and emotional depth.

2011

  • Dulcie Gray was a British actress known for her work in film, television, and theatre.

  • American murderer (d. 2011)

2010

  • Pioneering researcher in the field of biotechnology, known for groundbreaking discoveries.

  • Renowned economist who contributed to theories on economic growth and development.

  • Cambelle Fernandez was a renowned astronomer who made significant contributions to the understanding of exoplanets and the evolution of stars.

  • Famous novelist known for her best-selling mystery novels.

  • First African American woman elected to the state legislature.

2009 - 2000

Famous deaths on November 15th for the celebrities who died in the years 2009 - 2000

2009

2008

2007

  • Known for her innovative use of materials in sculptures.

  • Known for creating intricate metal sculptures.

  • American baseball player. left-handed pitcher for the cincinnati reds / redlegs (1944-1952aeur"1960 and 1962-1966), kansas city athletics (61), and los angeles angels (622).

2006

  • Known for his contributions to the field of systems engineering and project management.

  • Romanian politician and lawyer, founder of the National Peasants' Party.

  • American historian and author (b. 1937)

  • American historian (born 1937).

2005

  • Played a key role in diplomatic relations during the Cold War era.

  • Toshie Miyamoto was a renowned Japanese calligrapher who elevated the art form with her unique and elegant style.

  • Argentinian poet celebrated for his innovative and imaginative works.

  • Pioneering physicist who made significant advancements in quantum mechanics.

  • Innovative sculptor who pushed boundaries with her work.

2004

2003

  • Key figure in the civil rights movement advocating for equality and justice.

  • Contributed to the development of new materials in the field of chemistry.

  • Wife of former British Prime Minister Anthony Eden and a prominent political hostess.

  • Legendary NFL linebacker known for his leadership and defensive skills.

  • Loews corporation was founded by an american businessman (d. 2003).

2002

  • Pioneering chemist who made significant contributions to the field of organic chemistry.

  • Ian brady, a british serial killer. her blonde hair was bleached and she looked ten times older than her 23-year-old self. she had a thick, hooked nose, thick lips, and a large, squat figure. her grandmother lived next door and loved her and spoilt her. she was a prude and would not change in front of myra, her younger sister …

2001

  • Renowned poet known for his lyrical works and contributions to literature.

  • Known for her innovative use of materials in sculptures.

  • Known for her innovative use of materials in sculptural works.

2000

  • American actress known for her roles in classic films of the 1930s and 1940s.

  • Notable Turkish poet known for his lyrical works.

  • Innovative sculptor famous for abstract works.

  • Renowned for his work in healthcare quality and patient safety.

  • Giovanni, the founder of fiat, was the son of a prominent italian family. he was raised by a strict patriarch, who pushed him hard. he was a young adult when he became the head of his family's ball-bearing company and sestriere (a ski resort in italy built by his father).

1999 - 1990

Famous deaths on November 15th for the celebrities who died in the years 1999 - 1990

1999

1998

  • Prominent figure in the Civil Rights Movement and author of influential works on race and activism.

  • Influential playwright known for her powerful dramas.

  • Kwame Ture, formerly known as Stokely Carmichael, was a Trinidadian-American journalist and civil rights activist who played a prominent role in the Black Power movement.

  • Rondarius Williams was a prominent civil rights activist who fought for racial equality and social justice.

  • Known for his work in atomic and molecular physics.

1997

1996

  • American spy and government official (born in 1904)

  • American lawyer accused of being a Soviet spy during the Cold War.

1995

1994

1993

1992

  • Pioneering biologist who conducted research on genetics and evolution.

1990

  • Mulani Begum was a renowned Urdu poet who is known for her lyrical and introspective poems.

  • Shrinika Devi was a renowned Nepali poet who is known for her contributions to Nepali literature.

  • Odel Williamson was a professional basketball player who played in the National Basketball Association.

  • A French poet known for her lyrical and introspective works.

  • Actor (rivals), died at 54

1989 - 1980

Famous deaths on November 15th for the celebrities who died in the years 1989 - 1980

1989

  • Dedicated activist who fought for equality and justice.

1988

1986

  • Ervine Chappell was a British poet who wrote extensively about the human experience and the natural world.

  • Polish composer (dyptique), dies at 89

1985

1984

  • American baby was born prematurely with a malformed heart. the 23-year old, unemployed, and unmarried mother moved from kansas to california in order to escape the problems she had with bad checks. although she had been living with the father of the baby for five years, she was now divorced. the girl, 5 lb 9 oz, was born with a …

1983

  • Renowned poet from Spain known for her evocative verses.

  • Trinidad and Tobago's first Governor-General.

  • John Le Mesurier

    An english actor best known for his role as sergeant arthur wilson, a comedy character on bbc's dad's army (1968aeur'77). le mesurier was in over 120 films, usually in smaller supporting roles.

  • English singer-songwriter/artist (argent) (d.83)

  • American baseball player manager and sportscaster (d.83)

1982

1981

  • Actress best known for playing Jane in the first film adaptation of 'Tarzan of the Apes' in 1918.

  • Enid Markey

    Actress (foolish mothers civilization), dies in 85

  • Pakistani poet and scholar (b. 1938)

  • American baseball player and coach (b. 1954)

1980

  • Wildon Faulkner was a celebrated British sculptor who created large-scale public sculptures.

  • Calel Ravitz was an Israeli painter known for his vibrant and expressionistic depictions of Israeli landscapes and people.

  • Thaine Wilder was a pioneering American astronomer who made significant contributions to the study of stellar evolution and galactic structure.

  • Dehlia Cunningham was a pioneering American physicist who specialized in the field of quantum mechanics.

  • Rodolph Castillo was a Mexican boxer who had a successful professional career.

1979 - 1970

Famous deaths on November 15th for the celebrities who died in the years 1979 - 1970

1979

  • Jed Harris was a prominent American theatrical producer and director.

1978

  • An American cultural anthropologist who was a frequently featured writer and speaker in the mass media throughout the 20th century.

  • Journe Leclercq was a renowned French sculptor who specialized in public monuments and statues.

  • American cultural anthropologist, mead made six south sea trips to study cultural conditioning. mead rose to prominence in 1928 with the publication of "coming of age in samoa," a surprise bestseller. she was a rising social scientist and a popular young woman. she was appointed assistant curator at american museum of natural history in new york in 1926. she remained …

  • Maurion Sinclair was a Canadian novelist who wrote extensively about the experiences of immigrants in North America.

  • Founder of Rockwell International.

1976

  • He is a french actor who is distinguished and handsome. he was an extra in the folies berga"re and became a popular cabaret performer. he is best known for his american films "the lost moment", 1947, and "divorce american style", 1967.

1975

1974

  • Aud Egede-Nissen was a Norwegian actress who appeared in numerous silent films in the early 20th century.

1972

  • Daisy Ashford was a British novelist best known for her novel 'The Young Visiters', which she wrote at the age of nine.

1971

1970

  • Alif Zaidi was a renowned philosopher who explored the intersection of Eastern and Western thought.

  • Wilbur Barnes was an American astronomer who made significant contributions to the study of variable stars and stellar evolution.

  • Egyptian-greek politician (b. 1884)

1969 - 1960

Famous deaths on November 15th for the celebrities who died in the years 1969 - 1960

1968

  • A renowned French sculptor who created monumental public works and intimate bronze sculptures.

1967

  • Chastelyn Fitzgerald was a celebrated American actress who starred in several classic Hollywood films.

  • Julionna Fitzgerald was a celebrated American actress who starred in numerous classic films during the Golden Age of Hollywood.

  • Xylon Devereux was a British novelist who wrote historical fiction set in the Tudor period.

  • Chesney Henry was a politician known for his contributions to social welfare reforms.

  • Elmer Verner McCollum was a biochemist who discovered vitamins A and D.

1966

1965

1963

  • Kashden Fitzgerald was an innovative engineer who held several patents for his groundbreaking designs.

  • Azarius Fitzgerald was a British novelist who explored themes of identity, class, and social change in his novels.

  • Finnleigh Sinclair was a Scottish inventor who patented several innovative mechanical devices.

  • Brevyn Donovan was an American inventor who held several patents for innovative mechanical devices.

  • Hungarian-american conductor (b. 1888)

1962

  • Orilla Wilcox was a British essayist and social commentator who wrote extensively on political and cultural issues.

1961

1960

  • Jedaiah Benmoshe was a pioneering physicist who made important contributions to the understanding of quantum mechanics.

  • Rosell Benson was a renowned British essayist and social commentator who wrote extensively on topics of philosophy, politics, and culture.

  • Franceen Delacroix was a French sculptor known for her intricate and emotive bronze sculptures.

  • Ladislaus Boleslav was a Polish journalist and writer who reported on political and social issues in Poland.

  • Blossie Wilkins was an American poet known for her lyrical and introspective works.

1959 - 1950

Famous deaths on November 15th for the celebrities who died in the years 1959 - 1950

1959

1958

  • Tyrone Power

    American actor of third generation. he had it all: talent, looks, charm, drama, romance, and was a star for over 22 years. at seven years old, he made his stage debut and was a passionate performer. he was already a mature-looking and handsome 16-year-old when he met his irish actor father, who had left ty as a child. his father …

  • American fourth-generation actor, tyrone power's son, was born in spain two months after his father suffered a heart attack. he resembled his father, and he starred in "shag" 1989. he also played small roles in various other parts, including the role of an alien in "cocoon" 1985, and its sequel in 1988.

1957

  • Nicie Dunlap was an American sculptor known for her public monuments and memorials.

1956

  • Alben Barkley was an American professional basketball player who played in the National Basketball Association (NBA) during the 1940s and 1950s.

  • German paleontologist (b. 1888)

1955

  • Director (fuller brush girl 42nd street), is killed at 65

  • Evamae Gould was an American philanthropist who dedicated her wealth to supporting various charitable causes.

1954

1953

  • Mathias Baumgartner was a German mathematician who specialized in the field of algebraic geometry and made significant contributions to the development of modern abstract algebra.

  • George Durand was a sculptor renowned for his works in the early 20th century.

1951

1949 - 1940

Famous deaths on November 15th for the celebrities who died in the years 1949 - 1940

1949

  • Indian homicide: the assassination of mahatma ghandi by gunshot at 5:41 pm in delhi, india on 1/30/1948. he was hanged.

  • Indian assassination of mahatma gandhi (born in 1911)

1945

  • American photographer and author of ornithology (d. 1945).

1944

1942

  • Influential playwright known for his thought-provoking dramas.

  • Swiss writer and photographer known for her travel literature.

  • Michalina Żelazowska was a Polish physicist who made contributions to the field of radioactivity.

  • Kasten Thorvaldsson was an Icelandic poet who is renowned for his lyrical and introspective works that capture the essence of Nordic culture.

  • Swiss journalist, photographer, and traveler. her father, alfred was a successful businessman in silk industry. rena(c), her mother was a prominent hostess and horsewoman as well as a photographer. she began dressing and acting like a boy from an early age. this was a behavior that her parents encouraged and she maintained throughout her life. in fact, she was frequently …

1941

1940

  • Fitzroy was a British botanist who specialized in the study of ferns and mosses.

  • Alvey Carpenter was an American inventor who held several patents for mechanical devices.

1939 - 1930

Famous deaths on November 15th for the celebrities who died in the years 1939 - 1930

1937

  • Yordan Yovkov was a Bulgarian writer known for his short stories and novels depicting rural life in Bulgaria.

1931

1929 - 1920

Famous deaths on November 15th for the celebrities who died in the years 1929 - 1920

1922

1921

  • Veteran irish republican and leading trade unionist (b. 1880)

1920

  • Zabella Montague was a celebrated British poet known for her lyrical and introspective works.

1919 - 1910

Famous deaths on November 15th for the celebrities who died in the years 1919 - 1910

1919

  • French-swiss chemist and academic, nobel prize laureate (b. 1866)

  • Egyptian lawyer and politician (b. 1868)

  • Polish-russian engineer, electrician, and inventor (b. 1862)

  • Egyptian politician (born 1868)

  • German-swiss chemist, who was awarded the nobel prize in 1913 because of his research on the structure of complex inorganic compounds and the lineage between atoms in molecules. his work was immortalized by him.

1918

1917

  • Scottish author and teacher best known for his devotional book 'My Utmost for His Highest'.

  • Pioneering French sociologist who is considered one of the founding figures of sociology.

  • A french sociologist is often called the father in sociology. his work laid the foundation for sociology and anthropology being accepted as science by academia. his 1893 publication of his first major work on the division of labor in society was his first major work.

  • French sociologist (born 1858)

1916

1910

1909 - 1900

Famous deaths on November 15th for the celebrities who died in the years 1909 - 1900

1908

1907

1905

  • Considered the father of Russian physiology, known for his work on the physiology of the nervous system.

  • Considered the father of Russian physiology.

1902

  • Capria Rossi was an Italian poet who wrote extensively about the natural world and human emotions.

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