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Famous people and celebrities who died in November 1960

This page is dedicated to commemorating the celebrities and famous people who passed away in November 1960. 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

  • Dimitri Mitropoulos
    Nov. 2 Dimitri Mitropoulos

    Greek composer, pianist, conductor (b. 1896)

  • Johnny Horton
    Nov. 5 Johnny Horton

    Influential American country and rockabilly singer-songwriter known for hits like 'The Battle of New Orleans' and tragically killed in a car accident in 1960.

  • Mack Sennett
    Nov. 5 Mack Sennett

    Canadian-american actor, producer (d. 1960).

  • August Gailit
    Nov. 5 August Gailit

    Estonian journalist and author (d. 60)

  • Donald Grey Barnhouse
    Nov. 5 Donald Grey Barnhouse

    American pastor and theologian (b. 1895)

  • Erich Raeder
    Nov. 6 Erich Raeder

    German military, an admiral, commander-in-chief 1928-43 he impressed hitler but was not always friendly with the nazi high command. he advocated the construction of fast cruisers and submarines against the versailles treaty in the 1930s. hitler was furious at hitler's inability to stop the allied convoy vessels when war broke out. donitz replaced him.

  • Alvin Carter
    Nov. 7 Alvin Carter

    Vocalist (carter family), died at 69

  • Isadore Freed
    Nov. 10 Isadore Freed

    Composer dies at the age of 60

  • Walter Catlett
    Nov. 14 Walter Catlett

    Actor (climax) dies at 71 from a stroke

  • Robert Raymond Cook
    Nov. 15 Robert Raymond Cook

    Canadian murderer (b. 1937)

  • Clark Gable
    Nov. 16 Clark Gable

    Legendary Hollywood actor known as 'the king of Hollywood', Clark Gable was a prominent male star who won an Oscar for 'It Happened One Night' and famously played Rhett Butler in 'Gone with the Wind'. His career spanned from Broadway to iconic film roles in the 1930s and 1940s. [bio]

  • Phyllis Haver
    Nov. 19 Phyllis Haver

    Actress don juan commits suicide at the age of 61

  • Ya'akov Cahan
    Nov. 20 Ya'akov Cahan

    Israeli writer and translator (b. 1881)

  • Jacob Cohen
    Nov. 20 Jacob Cohen

    Hebrew poet / writer

  • Grand Duchess
    Nov. 24 Grand Duchess

    Olga alexandrovna (born 1882)

  • Salomon "Sam" de Wolff
    Nov. 24 Salomon "Sam" de Wolff

    Zionist/socialist theorist, dies at 82

  • Frederick Fane
    Nov. 27 Frederick Fane

    English-born irish cricketer (d. 1960).

  • Dirk Jan de Geer
    Nov. 27 Dirk Jan de Geer

    Dutch lawyer and politician, prime minister of the netherlands (b. 1870)

  • Richard Wright
    Nov. 28 Richard Wright

    Richard Wright was a founding member and keyboardist of the legendary rock band Pink Floyd, contributing significantly to their unique sound and musical innovation. He was a crucial part of the band's creative process from their early psychedelic days through their most successful albums.

  • Tsunenohana Kan'ichi
    Nov. 28 Tsunenohana Kan'ichi

    The 31st yokozuna, a japanese sumo wrestler (born 1896).

  • Fortunato Depero
    Nov. 29 Fortunato Depero

    Fortunato Depero was an Italian futurist artist and entrepreneur known for his innovative work in advertising and design.