List of celebrities and famous people who died on November 23rd
Famous deaths on November 23rd for the celebrities who died in the years 2029 - 2020
Maraki Kenyatta was a Kenyan politician who served as the first President of Kenya from 1963 to 1978.
Ismelda Soong was a Filipino nuclear physicist who made significant contributions to the field of nuclear physics.
Indian politician, 14th chief minister for assam
Famous deaths on November 23rd for the celebrities who died in the years 2019 - 2010
A British film director known for his innovative and unconventional filmmaking style.
Stela Popescu was a Romanian essayist and literary critic who made significant contributions to the country's intellectual discourse.
Romanian actress (b. 1935)
Known for his work in algebraic geometry and commutative algebra.
German-british actor and writer who played the role of manuel, the mad waiter from barcelona in "fawlty towers". he was not able to fulfill the role and he has had limited success in other areas. sachs has written over a dozen radio plays.
Ralph Branca was a former MLB pitcher known for giving up the 'Shot Heard 'Round the World' home run in 1951.
Spanish politician (b. 1948)
Road manager for elvis presley (b. 1938)
Influential playwright whose works continue to inspire generations.
Canadian politician who served as a member of the Legislative Assembly of Alberta.
American economist and academic, nobel prize laureate (d. 2015)
Playwright and critic of pakistani poetry (d. 2015).
American politician who served as the Mayor of Washington, D.C.
Brazilian ballet dancer who performed with prestigious dance companies.
American politician who served as the Mayor of Washington, D.C., during the 1990s.
Tamir Rice was a 12-year-old African-American boy fatally shot by a police officer in Cleveland, Ohio.
Spanish author known for his novels and short stories.
Canadian ice hockey player and coach (d. 2014)
Canadian-american ice hockey player and coach (b. 1937)
American tennis player, with many titles and honors including induction into the tennis hall of fame in 2004. she was the first american woman ever to win the singles title at 1938 australian championships. she was still playing tournaments at the age of 91, and had won over 300 matches in "senior" categories.
Adalay Dahl was a Norwegian author and playwright, best known for her children's books and young adult novels.
Italian philosopher and theorist (b. 1943)
Canadian ice hockey player (d. 2013)
Larry hagman was an american actor best known for his role as j.r. ewing in the tv series dallas.
Known for his role as J.R. Ewing in the TV series Dallas.
Bingham Ray was a prominent film producer known for his work in independent cinema.
American baseball player (b. 1923)
English-new zealand businesswoman and philanthropist (b. 1921)
Spanish actor, director, producer, and screenwriter (b. 1929)
American race car driver (d. 2011)
Acclaimed playwright whose works continue to be performed worldwide.
Pioneering playwright whose works continue to inspire generations.
Influential playwright whose works continue to inspire generations.
Argel Aguilar was a talented sculptor whose works continue to inspire art enthusiasts.
Influential playwright whose works continue to inspire.
Influential playwright known for her thought-provoking works.
Influential playwright whose works continue to inspire theater enthusiasts.
Pioneering playwright who made significant contributions to the theater world.
Pioneering playwright known for pushing boundaries in theater.
Polish-born british actress (born in 1937).
Odel Gaines was an acclaimed American playwright known for her socially conscious and experimental works.
Pioneering astronomer who made significant contributions to the study of galaxies.
British film actress (born in 1922)
Greek-american painter and sculptor (b. 1914)
American musicologist and author (born in 1940).
Famous deaths on November 23rd for the celebrities who died in the years 2009 - 2000
Chilean journalist and historian (d. 2009)
Lithuanian footballer (born in 1947).
Former U.S. Representative from Massachusetts.
American financier and fugitive (d.2007)
Bolivian footballer and manager (b. 1971)
New zealand rugby union player (b. 1936)
Bolivian footballer (born 1971)
New zealand rugby union footballer (born in 1936).
Holocaust survivor who shared her story to educate others about the atrocities of WWII.
French actor, both on tv and in film. he is skilled at comedy and drama. he made a film debut in "gigi," 1948. his role in louis malle’s 1960 film "zazie dans le metro” established his reputation for being a great actor. over 100 films were part of his 55-year film career, including the 1988 hit "cinema paradiso" as well …
American singer and dazzling jazz performer, who was born in 1990. she had a turbulent personal life and was able to overcome a 14-year heroin addiction, two prison sentences for possession, a nervous breakdown as well as alcoholism, an abortion, two failed marriages, and a nervous breakdown. her autobiography, "high times hard times," was published in 1981.
American screenwriter and librettist (d. 2006)
Mexican journalist, co-founded zeta magazine (b. 1936)
English journalist (b. 1948)
Officer of the russian kgb (d. 2006).
American actress, singer, and screenwriter (b. 1917)
American boxer and referee (d. 2006)
Mexican journalist (born 1936).
English radio presenter (born 1948)
American football player and soldier (b. 1919)
American actress, well-known for her performances on screen and stage.
Israeli general and politician who served as Chief of Staff of the IDF and later as a government minister.
American talk radio host (born 1928).
Chilean-italian painter and sculptor (d. 2002)
Notable writer recognized for his impactful novels.
An english activist founded the national listeners' and viewers' association (d. 2001).
American baseball player (born 1936).
American singer (born 1932)
British social activist (born 1910).
Award-winning American author of children's and young adult literature.
British book publisher (born 1925).
English actor and playwright (b. 1931)
Famous deaths on November 23rd for the celebrities who died in the years 1999 - 1990
Professional baseball player who played in the Negro leagues.
Helia Fassoulioti was a Greek poet known for her lyrical and introspective works.
Greek composer known for his contributions to contemporary classical music.
Japanese-american rock climber
Cuban-american businessman (b. 1939)
Cuban anti-fidel castro activist (born 1939)
Lucylle Dahl was a Norwegian children's author best known for her series of books about the adventures of a young girl named Pippi Longstocking.
Idris Shah was a prolific writer and thinker on Sufism and mysticism.
Kenyan photographer and journalist (d. 1996)
Indian author, thinker and teacher in the sufi tradition.
English architect, designed the dome of discovery (d. 1996)
Jr., american saxophonist and songwriter (b. 1961)
Cartoon animator dies at 85
At 72, thinker dies
Pearlina Dahl was a Norwegian novelist known for her novels exploring themes of family, identity, and social issues.
French director and film maker, who was first recognized for "the lovers", his second film. "murmur of the heart", a film that became a classic in the 1960s, was nominated for an oscar for best screenplay. he was twice nominated as a screenwriter, and once as an actor. but he never won. his film "lacombe, lucien" was made in the …
Australian novelist and short story writer known for his works set in the Australian outback.
French-american director, producer, and screenwriter (b. 1932)
Known for his work in the field of radar and microwave technology.
American singer and saxophonist (b. 1931)
At 64, tenor saxophonist dies from cancer
At 66, als kills tennis umpire
American musician (born 1931)
American wrestler (d. 1994).
American songwriter, screenwriter, and publisher (b. 1911)
At 70, tenor saxophonist dies
Us dancer/wed martha graham, at 85
At 55, a us singer (be my guest) commits suicide.
At 89, diarist/ornithologist dies
Russian pianist bach dies at the age of 69
Sculptor dies at 89
American fiddler and singer (d. 1992).
Belgian politician (b. 1922)
American singer-songwriter and fiddler (d. 1992)
Entertainer dies at 76 from kidney failure
Actress (dick tracy, vs. cueball), is killed at 68
Belgian politician (born 1922)
Country singer (wahbash cannonball)
Russian poet and translator known for his lyrical works.
Klaus Kinski was a German actor known for his intense performances in films such as 'Aguirre, the Wrath of God' and 'Fitzcarraldo'.
Actor (honolulu tokyo), dies from heart failure at 82
Roald Dahl was a renowned British author and entrepreneur, best known for his children's books such as 'Charlie and the Chocolate Factory' and 'Matilda'.
Maley Dahl was a British author, best known for his children's books, including the popular 'Charlie and the Chocolate Factory'.
Rayman Dahl was a British author who wrote beloved children's books, including 'Charlie and the Chocolate Factory' and 'Matilda'.
Ronae Dahl was a renowned British children's author, best known for his imaginative and whimsical stories such as 'Charlie and the Chocolate Factory' and 'Matilda'.
Vali Amin was a prominent Azerbaijani poet known for his contributions to modern Azerbaijani literature.
British writer, short story writer and pilot. his books have been sold more than 200 million times worldwide.
Renowned author known for children's books like 'Charlie and the Chocolate Factory'.
Known for his children's books such as 'Charlie and the Chocolate Factory'.
Roald Dahl was a British novelist and short story writer, best known for his children's books.
Noted writer known for his children's books, including 'James and the Giant Peach.'
Columnist (tamar).
At 37, catcher was crushed to death by a satellite dish
Prime minister of vietnam (1952-53)
Famous deaths on November 23rd for the celebrities who died in the years 1989 - 1980
French playwright and novelist, known for his psychological dramas.
Known for her work on the polio vaccine.
American author and historian (d. 1984).
Pakistani actor, producer, and screenwriter (d. 1983)
Estonian artist (born 1899)
Producer and screenwriter for pakistani actors (d. 1983).
Southern baptist minister, humorist and television personality. nuttaeur (tm)'s humor was centered around southern protestantism in rural areas, earning him the title of "the prime minister for humor."
Actor hee haw dies at 47
Los angeles, 54: zen teacher/vietnamese rinzai line, died
Famous deaths on November 23rd for the celebrities who died in the years 1979 - 1970
Acclaimed folk singer-songwriter known for her poetic lyrics and haunting melodies.
Soviet chess grandmaster and World Chess Championship candidate.
Merie Oberon was a British actress who rose to fame in the 1930s and 1940s, starring in films such as 'Wuthering Heights' and 'The Scarlet Pimpernel'.
Eurasian-american actress, who appeared in more than 20 films, including "the private life of henry viii," 33, "over the moon," 1937 and "the divorce of lady x," 1938. she was also nominated for an academy award as best actress in "dark angel," 35. she is best known for her role in "wuthering heights" and was also a part of lawrence …
American singer-songwriter and guitarist (b. 1944)
French novelist and art theorist known for 'Man's Fate.'
French historian, theorist, and author (d. 1976)
Greenley Olivia was a celebrated stage and film actress known for her versatility and captivating performances.
Pulitzer Prize-winning author and journalist.
Irish businessman and founder of Ryanair, one of Europe's largest low-cost airlines.
Ethiopian commander (b. 1922)
Ethiopian politician, prime minister of ethiopia (b. 1927)
Ethiopian politician, prime minister of ethiopia (b. 1912)
Ethiopian general and politician, president of ethiopia (b. 1924)
Ethiopian general and politician (b. 1918)
Composer dies at 81
At 54, war reporter/historian (bridge too far) dies
Sessue hayakawa was a japanese-born actor who achieved fame in american and european cinema during the early 20th century, known for his roles in films such as 'the bridge on the river kwai' and 'the cheat'.
Japanese actor who starred in over one hundred forty films in japan. he also appeared in "bridge on the river kwai" (1957). he was a zen buddhist priest and wrote his autobiography, "zen showed me the way", in 1960.
Actress (executive, in the navy) dies at 64 after a long battle with illness
Actor (captain grey - m squad)
American actress on the silent screen. she was the younger sister to natalie and norma talmadge. her film career began in 1914. she found her strength in comedy and got her big break with the 1916 film "intolerance".
Anaheim, california -- actress ("my friend irma")
Actress (my friend irma), is killed at 56
Doak Thackston was a prolific American playwright known for his social commentary plays.
Singaporean journalist and politician, 1st president of singapore (b. 1910)
At 60, president of singapore 1965-70, is dead
Singaporean politician and journalist 1st president of singapore (d. 70)
Famous deaths on November 23rd for the celebrities who died in the years 1969 - 1960
Madaleine Onnig was a French sculptor known for her public monuments and statues, including the Monument to the Deportees in Paris.
Pioneering photographer known for his contributions to pictorialism.
Irish politician, 2nd president of ireland (b. 1882)
Irish politician (born 1882)
Australian geographer / geologer, dies at 81
Actress (my friend irma), is killed at 81
Dutch author (last general), is killed at 62
York Bowen was a British composer and pianist known for his virtuosic piano compositions.
Famous deaths on November 23rd for the celebrities who died in the years 1959 - 1950
Active in the women's suffrage movement in the United States.
Zorro, an american screenwriter and author, was created in 1958.
Greek discus thrower (b. 1880)
Belgian author (tres grand cardinal), dies at 61
Anacleto Diaz was a Mexican essayist known for his insightful and thought-provoking writings on politics, culture, and society.
Finnish poet known for his modernist poetry.
Conductor (radio philharmonic orch), dies at 62
Finnish poet/geographer, dies at 59
Amarys Winslow was an American poet known for her lyrical and introspective works.
Famous deaths on November 23rd for the celebrities who died in the years 1949 - 1940
German politician and lawyer german minister of justice (d.49)
American baseball player (born in 1900).
Composer dies at 63
Us writer/director (lucky jim, ramona) dies at 71
Oswin Koehler was a pioneering chemist who made significant advancements in organic chemistry.
Assassination of the arabic high director for palestine
Australian cricketer and footballer (b. 1869)
Jacobey Williamson was a prominent American politician who served as a U.S. Representative from North Carolina.
A German poet known for her lyrical and introspective works.
Australian politician, 32nd premier of victoria (b. 1867)
Composer dies at 82
Famous deaths on November 23rd for the celebrities who died in the years 1939 - 1930
French philosopher who was a prominent figure in the phenomenological movement.
Actor (hope of blessing), passes away at 84
Renowned physicist known for his work in the field of radio and microwave optics.
Jaicob Bose was an Indian physicist who made significant contributions to the study of radio waves and the discovery of the Bose-Einstein condensate.
Belgian-english zoologist and botanist (b. 1858)
Hungarian-slovene poet, songwriter (d. 377)
Indian physicist (born 1858)
Composer dies at 68
Belgian naturalist (born 1858)
Herndon Sherwood was an American astronomer who made significant contributions to the study of variable stars.
Italian cyclist (born 1895).
English conductor and organist (d. 1932).
Dutch pianist / conductor
Famous deaths on November 23rd for the celebrities who died in the years 1929 - 1920
Mexican priest and martyr (b. 1891)
Writer
Composer dies at 50
Irish republican hunger striker
Romanian lawyer and judge (d. 1923)
Somalian resistance leader "mad molla",
Famous deaths on November 23rd for the celebrities who died in the years 1919 - 1910
French painter known for her Impressionist-style landscapes and portraits.
Composer dies at 77
At 70, vp (of gerrymander fame) dies.
English naturalist and biologist known for his work on evolution.
Infamous for being convicted of his wife's murder in a high-profile case.
Doctor / murderer, executed
Famous deaths on November 23rd for the celebrities who died in the years 1909 - 1900
Bengali writer and islamic scholar (b. 1832)
English physiologist and academic (b. 1828)
English physiologist (born 1828)
Detroit Cushing was a prominent politician known for his contributions to local governance.
U.s. army physician, who led the 1901 team that proposed and confirmed that yellow fever can be transmitted by a specific mosquito species rather than through direct contact. this insight was a catalyst for the development of new fields in epidemiology and biomedicine and allowed the united states to resume and complete work on the panama canal (1904aeur'1914). reed was …