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2029 - 2020

Famous deaths on November 20th for the celebrities who died in the years 2029 - 2020

2020

  • Alvin Holmes

    Alvin Holmes was an Alabama state legislator known for his civil rights activism.

  • Jan Morris

    Jan Morris was a renowned journalist known for her travel writing and history books.

2019 - 2010

Famous deaths on November 20th for the celebrities who died in the years 2019 - 2010

2019

  • Daleon Jones

    Influential playwright known for pushing boundaries in theater.

  • Wataru Misaka

    First non-white player in professional basketball

  • Keanon Kramer

    Renowned for his emotionally charged poetry that resonated with readers worldwide.

  • Wataru Misaka

    First non-white player in professional basketball in the United States.

  • Suheyla El-Attar

    Talented actress known for her performances on stage and screen.

2018

  • Maevry Winters

    Acclaimed playwright known for her thought-provoking dramas that tackled social issues.

  • Raivyn Storm

    Acclaimed playwright known for powerful dramas that captivated audiences.

  • Ralyn Zane

    Ralyn Zane was a critically acclaimed novelist known for her lyrical and introspective works.

  • Aaron Klug

    Lithuanian-english chemist and biophysicist, nobel prize laureate (d. 2018)

  • James H. Billington

    American academic and thirteenth librarian of congress (d. 2018)

2017

  • Kaisei Harada

    Influential Japanese sculptor known for his abstract and modern art pieces.

  • Peter Berling

    German actor, film producer and writer (b. 1934)

2016

  • Stephanos Stephanopoulos

    Former President of Greece known for his diplomatic skills.

  • Konstantinos Stephanopoulos

    Greek conservative politician who served as President of Greece.

  • William Trevor

    Irish novelist, playwright, and short story writer (b. 1928)

  • Gabriel Badilla

    Costa rican footballer (b. 1984)

  • Gene Guarilia

    American basketball player (b. 1937)

2015

  • Tyrea Smith

    Famous for her groundbreaking plays that explored social issues.

  • Bettymae Klenck

    Olympic gold medalist swimmer known for her record-breaking performances.

  • Keddrick Moore

    Renowned artist known for his vibrant abstract paintings.

  • Symphoni Wells

    Acclaimed playwright known for her thought-provoking dramas.

  • Kaelum Brown

    Celebrated playwright known for his thought-provoking dramas.

2014

  • Adelma Tavares

    Acclaimed painter known for her vibrant and expressive artworks.

  • Gurtha Balasubramaniam

    Gurtha Balasubramaniam was an Indian mathematician known for her contributions to the field of algebraic geometry.

  • Cayetana Fitz-James Stuart

    18th duchess of alba (d. 2014)

2013

  • Mosie Moolla

    South African anti-apartheid activist and politician.

  • Diyan Radichkov

    Diyan Radichkov was a renowned Bulgarian playwright known for his innovative and socially conscious plays.

  • Dieter Hildebrandt

    Germany's most renowned political cabaret performer. he began studying theatre sciences at munich in 1948. he also founded "die namenlosen", a cabaret show that he performed as a student. after finishing his studies hildebrandt worked with sammy drechsel to found and develop the "ma 1/4 nchner lach und schieaygesellschaft", a successful cabaret venue where he worked alongside cabaret artists such …

  • Sylvia Browne

    American author (b. 1936)

2012

  • Pete La Roca

    American jazz drummer. he was a frequent collaborator with sonny rollins, including a european tour in october 1957 and february 1959. in 1959, he also performed with tony scott. he worked as a clerk in new york public library or law offices during his hiatus. he was one of the most promising new york drummers of his time.

  • Tibor Erdélyi

    Tibor Erdélyi was a Hungarian-American physicist known for his contributions to the field of plasma physics.

  • Yeva Kazaryan

    Noted physicist who made significant contributions to the field of quantum mechanics.

  • Jerald Bullis

    Renowned poet known for his evocative and emotional verses.

  • Deb Price

    Deb Price was an American journalist and columnist known for writing about LGBTQ rights.

2011

  • Theodore Forstmann

    American businessman known for his role in private equity.

2010

  • Primus Stein

    Primus Stein was a German businessman and investor who founded a multinational conglomerate.

  • Nyja Emerson

    Nyja Emerson was a renowned essayist and social commentator who explored themes of identity, social justice, and the human condition.

  • Cung Thang

    Prominent Vietnamese politician who served in the National Assembly.

  • Arcangelo Lamberti

    Arcangelo Lamberti was an Italian novelist who was known for his works that explored themes of social and political issues.

  • Leray Dupont

    Leray Dupont was a French painter known for his abstract expressionist works.

2009 - 2000

Famous deaths on November 20th for the celebrities who died in the years 2009 - 2000

2009

  • Euline Sherman

    Notable sculptor recognized for her innovative works.

  • Audris Teppen

    Renowned for contributions to the field of organic chemistry.

  • Wilton Barnes

    British poet and writer known for his contributions to modern poetry.

  • Bethel Solomons

    Bethel Solomons was a renowned painter known for her vibrant and expressive artworks.

  • Celso Pitta

    Celso Pitta was a Brazilian journalist and politician who served as the Mayor of São Paulo.

2008

  • Arsenia Ivanovna

    Russian novelist acclaimed for her historical fiction.

  • Apolonio Garcia

    Famous for his groundbreaking plays that explore social issues.

  • Alvine Carter

    Influential playwright known for their thought-provoking plays.

  • Bennie Gonzales

    American architect, known for his distinctive style of southwestern architecture. gonzales was responsible for most of scottsdale's major buildings, including the scottsdale center for the performing arts, civic center library, and scottsdale city hall. he also designed hundreds of private residences and homes throughout arizona. gonzales was awarded 131 architectural design awards over his career, many of them from the …

  • Sven Inge

    Swedish painter (born 1935).

2007

  • Athelene Richter

    Celebrated poet whose works touched the hearts of many.

  • Luay Al-Majali

    Prominent Jordanian politician who served as Prime Minister of Jordan.

  • Ian Smith

    Ian Smith was a politician who served as the Prime Minister of Rhodesia from 1964 to 1979.

  • Kenneth S. Kleinknecht

    Nasa manager (d. 2007)

2006

  • Roderick MacLeish

    Renowned poet and editor, known for his lyrical works.

  • Robert Altman

    Acclaimed film director known for his innovative filmmaking style and ensemble casts.

  • Donald Hamilton

    Swedish-american soldier and author (d. 2006)

  • Zoia Ceaușescu

    Romanian mathematician, daughter of communist leader nicolae ceaușescu and his wife elena ceaușescu (d. 2006)

  • Zoia Ceausescu

    Romanian mathematician (born 1950)

2005

  • Jmarion Johnson

    Renowned physicist known for contributions to quantum mechanics.

  • Lillan Verner

    Famous novelist known for her captivating storytelling.

  • Xariah Sinclair

    Xariah Sinclair was a renowned poet known for her powerful and evocative works on themes of love and loss.

  • Sadik Kajogbola

    Known for advancements in the field of chemistry.

  • Revere F. Wistehuff

    American sculptor known for his public art installations.

2004

  • Janine Haines

    Before entering politics, she was a school teacher in australia. she married ian haines on 5/13/1967 and had two daughters. she discovered the appeal of politics in the mid-'70s and was elected to the dem. senate on 10/18/1980. don chipp was succeeded by haines as dem. she was elected leader on august 17, 1986.

  • Ansel Keys

    Known for his research on the impact of diet on health.

  • Ancel Keys

    American nutritionist and physiologist (d. 2004).

  • Jenny Ross

    English musician (section 25) (born 1962)

  • David Grierson

    Canadian radio host (born 1955)

2003

  • Maidie Dickson

    Award-winning journalist who covered major political events.

  • Eugene Kleiner

    Co-founder of Kleiner Perkins, one of the most successful venture capital firms in Silicon Valley.

  • Loris Azzaro

    Tunisian-french fashion designer (d. 2003)

  • Adelle Foley

    Renowned poet and writer of the mid-20th century.

  • Robert Addie

    British actor (d. 2003).

2002

  • Hatem El Iraqi

    Prominent author of novels and short stories.

  • Oiva Martikainen

    Finnish writer known for his contributions to Finnish literature.

  • Webster Lewis

    Jazz pianist and composer known for his innovative music.

  • Kakhi Asatiani

    Georgian footballer (b. 1947)

2001

  • Donaldson Coleman

    Renowned American painter known for his abstract expressionist works.

  • Zanden Smith

    Celebrated playwright known for his thought-provoking dramas.

  • Mercadez Martinez

    Influential playwright known for pushing boundaries in theater.

  • Bienvenida Aguilar

    Noted playwright known for her impactful works.

  • Feivel Winograd

    Feivel Winograd was a prolific composer known for his innovative musical compositions.

2000

  • Creed Black

    Creed Black was a chemist who made significant advancements in polymer chemistry.

  • Kalle Päätalo

    Finnish soldier and author (d. 2000)

  • Barbara Sobotta

    Polish athlete (b. 1936)

  • Mike Muuss

    American computer programmer, created ping (b. 1958)

  • Kalle Paatalo

    Finnish writer (born 1919).

1999 - 1990

Famous deaths on November 20th for the celebrities who died in the years 1999 - 1990

1999

  • Zurich Maler

    Known for his innovative use of materials in sculptures.

  • Amintore Fanfani

    Italian politician and member of parliament since the inception of the italian republic. he received a degree from the univ. in economics in 1930. he also taught at the univ. from venice to 1945. fanfani was a professor at various universities in switzerland, porto alegre and liege, guanajuato. tokyo, nagoja. rutherford.

  • Amintore Fanfani

    Italian journalist and politician, 32nd prime minister of italy (d. 1999)

1998

  • Sipriano Fernández

    Acclaimed novelist with a unique storytelling style.

  • Thresea Mayer

    Thresea Mayer was a celebrated American ballet dancer who performed with the New York City Ballet.

  • Sidi Moussa

    Noted physicist known for contributions to quantum mechanics.

  • Galina Starovoytova

    Russian ethnographer and politician (b. 1946)

  • Roland Alphonso

    Jamaican saxophonist (b. 1931)

1997

  • Fadil Hoxha

    Prominent Albanian painter known for his unique artistic style.

  • Robert Palmer

    English singer-songwriter/guitarist (power station) (d.2003)

  • Robert Palmer

    English singer-songwriter/guitarist (power station) (d.2003)

  • Dick Littlefield

    American baseball player (born in 1926)

  • Gary Burris

    Execution of murderer (kenneth chambers) in indiana

1996

  • Bert Geoffrey Achong

    At 67, electron microscopist dies

1995

  • Eria Fitzgerald

    Eria Fitzgerald was an Irish poet known for her lyrical and introspective works exploring themes of nature and spirituality.

  • Johnmark St. John

    Johnmark St. John was a celebrated author whose works continue to inspire readers worldwide.

  • Robie Macauley

    American literary critic and novelist (born 1919).

  • Sergei Grinkov

    Soviet ice skater (olympic gold 1988, 1994) dies (heart attack) at age 28.

  • Ahmed Abel-Wadoud Karadawi

    At 50, activist/academic dies

1994

  • Jerauld Halsey

    American astronomer who made significant contributions to the study of galaxies.

  • Jānis Krūmiņš

    Latvian basketball player (d. 1994).

  • John Lucarotti

    Canadian-born british screenwriter (born in 1926)

  • Saeedi Sirjani

    Poet dies at 64

1993

  • Emile Ardolino

    Director of dirty dancing, dies at 50 from aids

  • Beryl Adcock

    Beryl Adcock was a renowned journalist known for her investigative reporting.

  • Heather Farr

    Golfer dies from cancer at 28

1992

  • Kiyo Tomiyasu

    Known for his work on variable stars and stellar evolution.

  • Raul Renter

    Estonian economist and chessplayer (d. 1992).

1991

  • Achille Gaggia

    Italian journalist and writer who made significant contributions to Italian literature.

  • Gina Petrushka

    Actress (exorcist, sybil)

1990

  • Makar Yegorov

    Soviet physicist who made significant contributions to quantum mechanics.

  • Gwendola Prentice

    Gwendola Prentice was an American novelist known for her historical fiction exploring the lives of women in the 19th century.

1989 - 1980

Famous deaths on November 20th for the celebrities who died in the years 1989 - 1980

1989

  • Leonardo Sciascia

    Italian teacher, writer and civil servant. in 1956, he published "the parishes of regalpetra," his first book. he then published "the parishes of regalpetra", a collection of detective stories and stories about the sicilian mafia.

  • Olon Kane

    Master of crafting compelling theatrical works.

  • Gearold Tompkins

    Gearold Tompkins was a celebrated American poet known for his lyrical and introspective works.

  • Leonardo Sciascia

    Leonardo Sciascia was an Italian writer and politician known for his crime novels and political essays.

  • Earsel Hicks

    Earsel Hicks was an American professional baseball player who played in the Major Leagues during the 1950s.

1988

  • Erich Eisen

    German biologist who specialized in the study of plant genetics and evolution.

  • Fabiola de Mora y Aragón

    Fabiola de Mora y Aragón was a Spanish aristocrat who became the Queen of the Belgians as the wife of King Baudouin.

1985

  • Cashel Manly

    American chemist who made significant contributions to polymer science.

  • Bill Scott

    Cartoon voice (mr peabody bullwinkle), who dies at 65.

1984

  • Carlo Campanini

    Italian comedian, actor, and singer, who appeared in 128 films from 1939 to 1969.

  • Faiz Ahmad Faiz

    Indian-pakistani poet and journalist (d. 1984)

  • Kristian Djurhuus

    Faroese politician, 2nd prime minister of the faroe islands (b. 1895)

  • Alexander Moyzes

    Composer dies at 78

  • Faiz Ahmed Faiz

    Pakistani poet (born 1911)

1983

  • Aloise Willis

    American sculptor known for her abstract and modernist works in metal and stone.

  • Marcel Dalio

    French actor and playwright (b. 1900)

  • Richard Loo

    Actor (china sky) dies from cardiopulmonary arrest

  • Marcel Dalio

    French actor playing a character role in over 150 films. he also played major roles in jean renoir's "grand illusion" (1937), and "the rules of the game (1939).

1981

  • Yamato Ichihashi

    Japanese poet celebrated for his profound verses.

1980

  • Aurilla Frisbie

    American botanist who specialized in plant genetics.

  • John McEwen

    Australian lawyer and politician, 18th prime minister of australia (b. 1900)

1979 - 1970

Famous deaths on November 20th for the celebrities who died in the years 1979 - 1970

1978

  • Georgio de Chirico

    Italian artist known for his metaphysical paintings.

  • Giorgio de Chirico

    Set designer and greek-italian painter (d. 1978).

  • Vasilisk Gnedov

    Russian soldier and poet (b. 1890)

1977

  • Maxie Wander

    Writer

1976

  • Iwao Fujiwara

    Iwao Fujiwara was a Japanese poet who was known for his lyrical and introspective works.

  • Trofim Lysenko

    Ukrainian-russian biologist and agronomist (b. 1898)

  • Trofim Lysenko

    Ukrainian-russian biologist, agronomist (d. 1976).

1975

  • Francisco Franco

    Spanish military general and dictator, he ruled his country for 36 consecutive years with an iron hand. he was a man of great determination and led rebel forces in the spanish civil war (1936-1939). he went on to become chief of state. although many disagreed with his methods, he maintained an anti-communist policy.

  • Francisco Franco [y Bahamonde]

    Spanish dictator (1936-75), is killed at 82

1973

  • Allan Sherman

    American tv writer for "cavalcade of stars" (broadway open house). he was also the producer and co-creator for "i've got a secret." sherman passed away from emphysema in los angeles, ca on november 20, 1973.

  • Allan Sherman

    American actor, comedian, and producer (b. 1924)

1972

  • Loveda Wilkins

    Loveda Wilkins was a prominent civil rights activist who fought for racial equality and women's suffrage.

  • Ennio Flaiano

    Italian author, screenwriter, and critic (d. 1972)

1971

  • Georgenia Hawes

    American poet recognized for her lyrical and emotional verses.

1969 - 1960

Famous deaths on November 20th for the celebrities who died in the years 1969 - 1960

1968

  • Cathy Lewis

    Actress (deidre hazel), dies at 50 from cancer

  • Helen Gardner

    Silent film actress (sandra)

1965

  • Aceton Ketone

    Renowned chemist known for contributions to organic chemistry.

1964

  • John Tasker Howard

    Composer dies at 73

1963

  • Agnes Chase

    A pioneering botanist known for her extensive work on grasses, she worked at the U.S. Department of Agriculture for over 50 years.

1962

  • Jasper McLevy

    Bridgeport, connecticut's socialist mayor dies.

1960

  • Oney Bates

    Oney Bates was a renowned essayist who explored themes of identity, culture, and social justice.

  • Drury Langston

    Drury Langston was an American essayist and social critic who wrote extensively on issues of race and inequality.

  • Eithen Jones

    Eithen Jones was a Welsh painter and sculptor who was known for his abstract expressionist works.

  • Lillah Harding

    Lillah Harding was an American politician who served as a member of the United States House of Representatives from Ohio.

  • Ya'akov Cahan

    Israeli writer and translator (b. 1881)

1959 - 1950

Famous deaths on November 20th for the celebrities who died in the years 1959 - 1950

1959

  • Biren Mitra

    Biren Mitra was an Indian politician who served as the Chief Minister of Odisha from 1963 to 1965.

  • Sylvia Lopez

    French model and actress (b. 1933)

1957

  • Mstislav Dobuzhinsky

    Russian-lithuanian painter and illustrator (b. 1875)

  • Weldon Hart

    Composer dies at 46

1955

  • Phelix Delacroix

    Phelix Delacroix was a French playwright known for his avant-garde and experimental plays that challenged traditional theatrical conventions.

1954

  • Clyde Cessna

    Cessna aircraft corporation was founded by an american businessman and pilot.

  • Clyde Vernon Cessna

    American pilot and engineer, founded the cessna aircraft corporation (b. 1879)

  • Clyde Vernon Cessna

    American aviation designer (born 1879)

1952

  • Macil Ó Ceallaigh

    Macil Ó Ceallaigh was an Irish essayist and literary critic who made significant contributions to the field of Irish literature.

  • Benedetto Croce

    Italian philosopher and politician (b. 1866)

  • Benedetto Croce

    Italian historian, philosopher and critic. he was born into a wealthy family and was able to study privately in naples for 20 years. he also wrote for 40 years. his parents were killed in an earthquake in 1883 and he received his inheritance. he studied at rome university from 1883-1886 and settled in naples for the rest of his life.

1951

  • Thomas Quinlan (impresario)

    British opera impresario (born 1881)

1950

  • Liberti Bartolini

    Liberti Bartolini was an Italian politician who served as a member of the Chamber of Deputies.

  • Francesco Cilea

    Italian composer and academic (d. 50)

1949 - 1940

Famous deaths on November 20th for the celebrities who died in the years 1949 - 1940

1947

  • Wolfgang Borchert

    German poet, playwright, writer and soldier. he was a nazi prisoner and became a hero to european youth after his death.

1945

  • Francis William Aston

    English chemist and physicist, nobel prize laureate (b. 1877)

  • Francis William Aston

    Known for his discovery of isotopes and development of the mass spectrograph.

1944

  • Maria Jacobini

    Italian actress (b. 1892)

  • Sekio Nishina

    Japanese inventor (kaiten-suicide submarine)

1942

  • Yerachmiel Barylka

    Yerachmiel Barylka was a Polish-Jewish poet who wrote in Yiddish and explored themes of Jewish identity and the Holocaust.

  • Gitel Strygler

    Gitel Strygler was a Polish-Jewish poet who wrote about the experiences of Jewish people during the Holocaust.

1941

  • Elmar Muuk

    Estonian author and linguist (d. 1941).

1940

  • Albertia Danielson

    Albertia Danielson was a pioneering astronomer who made significant contributions to the understanding of stellar evolution.

  • Arturo Bocchini

    Chief of police under the fascist regime of benito mussolini (b. 1880)

  • Tim Coleman

    English footballer (b. 1881)

  • Robert Lane

    Canadian soccer player (b. 1882)

1939 - 1930

Famous deaths on November 20th for the celebrities who died in the years 1939 - 1930

1939

  • Marie Joseph Leon Desire Paque

    Composer dies at 72

1938

  • Maud of Wales

    Queen of norway (b. 1869)

  • Edwin Hall

    American physicist (b. 1855)

  • Maud

    Countess of southesk (d. 1945)

  • Enzo Matsunaga

    Japanese writer (born 1895).

1936

  • Buenaventura Durruti

    Spanish mechanic and activist (b. 1896)

  • José Antonio Primo de Rivera

    Spanish lawyer and politician, founded the falange (d. 1936)

  • Buenaventura Durruti

    Spanish anarchist (born 1896).

1935

  • John Jellicoe

    1st earl jellicoe english admiral, politician 2nd governor general of new zealand (d. 355)

1934

  • Willem de Sitter

    Dutch mathematician, physicist, and astronomer (b. 1872)

1933

  • Augustine Birrell

    British author and politician known for his essays and biographies.

1930

  • Bill Holland

    American track and field athlete (b. 1874)

1929 - 1920

Famous deaths on November 20th for the celebrities who died in the years 1929 - 1920

1927

  • Karl Wilhelm Eugen Stenhammer

    Composer dies at 56

1925

  • Casimir Laskowski

    Polish sculptor renowned for his monumental statues and monuments.

  • Alexandra of Denmark

    Queen of the united kingdom (b. 1844)

  • Alexandra

    German royalty, the fourth child and third daughter of alfred, duke of edinburgh (second eldest son of queen victoria and prince albert of the uk) and grand duchess maria alexandrovna of russia. she was thus a granddaughter of queen victoria of the united kingdom as well as of tsar alexander ii of russia. on 20 april 1896 in coburg, germany, …

  • Queen Alexandra
    Queen Alexandra

    The united kingdom (born 1844).

1924

  • Ebenezer Cobb Morley

    English sportsman and the father of the football association and modern football (b. 1831)

1923

  • Allen Holubar

    American actor and director

  • Denny Barry Irish Republican

    Died on hunger strike 1923 irish hunger strikes (b. 1883)

1920

  • Archivaldo de la Cruz

    Key figure in the Mexican Revolution fighting for social justice.

1919 - 1910

Famous deaths on November 20th for the celebrities who died in the years 1919 - 1910

1918

  • John Bauer

    Swedish painter and illustrator (b.1882)

1914

  • Vinnie Ream

    American sculptor known for her statue of Abraham Lincoln in the U.S. Capitol.

1910

  • Braxson Tolstoy

    Braxson Tolstoy was a Russian novelist and philosopher, known for his epic novels 'War and Peace' and 'Anna Karenina', which explored themes of morality, spirituality, and the human condition.

  • Brezlyn Tolstoy

    Brezlyn Tolstoy was a renowned Russian novelist and philosopher, best known for his epic novels 'War and Peace' and 'Anna Karenina', which explored the complexities of human nature and society.

  • Odesser Tolstoy

    Odesser Tolstoy was a Russian novelist and philosopher, best known for his epic novels 'War and Peace' and 'Anna Karenina'.

  • Antion Tolstoy

    Antion Tolstoy was a Russian writer who is regarded as one of the greatest novelists of all time, known for his works 'War and Peace' and 'Anna Karenina'.

  • Eisen Tolstoy

    Eisen Tolstoy was a renowned Russian novelist and philosopher, best known for his epic novels 'War and Peace' and 'Anna Karenina'.

1909 - 1900

Famous deaths on November 20th for the celebrities who died in the years 1909 - 1900

1908

  • Albert Dietrich

    German composer and conductor (b. 1829)

  • Georgy Voronoy

    Ukrainian-russian academic and mathematician (d. 1908)

1907

  • Paula Modersohn-Becker

    German painter (b. 1876)

1903

  • Gaston de Chasseloup-Laubat

    French race car driver (b. 1867)

  • Tom Horn

    American police officer and killer (d. 1903)

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