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

• Nov. 2 Dimitri Mitropoulos

  Greek composer, pianist, conductor (b. 1896)

• 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.

• Nov. 5 Mack Sennett

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

• Nov. 5 August Gailit

  Estonian journalist and author (d. 60)

• Nov. 5 Donald Grey Barnhouse

  American pastor and theologian (b. 1895)

• 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.

• Nov. 7 Alvin Carter

  Vocalist (carter family), died at 69

• Nov. 10 Isadore Freed

  Composer dies at the age of 60

• Nov. 14 Walter Catlett

  Actor (climax) dies at 71 from a stroke

• Nov. 15 Robert Raymond Cook

  Canadian murderer (b. 1937)

• 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.

• Nov. 19 Phyllis Haver

  Actress don juan commits suicide at the age of 61

• Nov. 20 Ya'akov Cahan

  Israeli writer and translator (b. 1881)

• Nov. 20 Jacob Cohen

  Hebrew poet / writer

• Nov. 24 Grand Duchess

  Olga alexandrovna (born 1882)

• Nov. 24 Salomon "Sam" de Wolff

  Zionist/socialist theorist, dies at 82

• Nov. 27 Frederick Fane

  English-born irish cricketer (d. 1960).

• Nov. 27 Dirk Jan de Geer

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

• 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.

• Nov. 28 Tsunenohana Kan'ichi

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

• Nov. 29 Fortunato Depero

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