Famous people and celebrities who died in November 1957

This page is dedicated to commemorating the celebrities and famous people who passed away in November 1957. This month marked the loss of influential and beloved figures whose contributions spanned various fields and touched many lives. Explore our detailed list to remember and celebrate their enduring legacies and the remarkable impact they had on the world

• Nov. 3 Laika

  Soviet space dog who became the first living being to orbit Earth aboard Sputnik 2, pioneering space exploration at the cost of her life.

• Nov. 3 Wilhelm Reich

  Ukrainian-austrian psychotherapist and author (b. 1897)

• Nov. 4 Shoghi Effendi

  Palestinian/arab religious leader, guardian, and was appointed head of baha!'a faith between 1921 and his death in 1957. he succeeded his grandfather abdul baha (son of ba'hulla) in this role.

• Nov. 4 Marie Joseph Canteloube de Malaret

  Composer dies at 78

• Nov. 9 Peter O'Connor

  Long jumper from ireland (d. 1957).

• Nov. 12 Fritz Schulz

  German law historian (classical roman law), died at 78

• Nov. 16 Cora Witherspoon

  Actress (quality street bank dick), dies in 67

• Nov. 20 Mstislav Dobuzhinsky

  Russian-lithuanian painter and illustrator (b. 1875)

• Nov. 20 Weldon Hart

  Composer dies at 46

• Nov. 21 Francis Burton Harrison

  American general and politician, 6th governor-general of the philippines (b. 1873)

• Nov. 24 Diego Rivera

  Renowned Mexican muralist and artist known for his large-scale public artworks.

• Nov. 26 Billy Bevan

  Actor (white sin) dies at age 70

• Nov. 26 Aleksei M Remizov

  Russian author (iveren)

• Nov. 27 Margot SE Scharten-Antink

  Author (catherina/sprotje), dies in 88

• Nov. 29 Erich Wolfgang Korngold

  Czech-american pianist and composer (b. 1897)

• Nov. 30 Beniamino Gigli

  Italian opera singer. a great bel canto and lyric tenor, his voice is powerful and impressive. he was immensely popular and influenced many generations of italian tenors. his vocal color was a great expression of emotion in lyric roles. his pianissimos were amazing and left one with a wonderful echo in their minds.