Famous people and celebrities who died in November 1975

This page is dedicated to commemorating the celebrities and famous people who passed away in November 1975. 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

  • Pier Paolo Pasolini
    Nov. 1 Pier Paolo Pasolini

    Renowned Italian intellectual, poet, filmmaker, and writer known for his provocative and revolutionary works challenging societal norms. He was a prominent cultural figure of the 20th century, making significant contributions to literature, cinema, and social critique. Tragically murdered in 1975 under mysterious circumstances.

  • Nov. 3 Syed Nazrul Islam

    Bangladeshi lawyer and politician, president of bangladesh (b. 1925)

  • Nov. 3 Abul Hasnat Muhammad Qamaruzzaman

    Bangladeshi lawyer and politician (b. 1926)

  • Nov. 3 Muhammad Mansur Ali

    Bangladeshi captain and politician, 3rd prime minister of bangladesh (b. 1919)

  • Nov. 3 Tajuddin Ahmad

    1. bangladeshi politician, 1st prime minister for bangladesh (d. 1975).

  • Nov. 4 Izzat Husrieh

    Syrian journalist, historian, and academic (b. 1914)

  • Nov. 4 Francis Dvornik

    Czech priest and academic (b. 1893)

  • Nov. 5 Edward Lawrie Tatum

    MED - American geneticist and academic, nobel prize laureate (b. 1909)

  • Nov. 5 Lionel Trilling

    Prominent American literary critic and professor at Columbia University, known for his influential work in literary criticism and cultural analysis.

  • Nov. 5 Annette Kellerman

    Swimmer (million dollar mermaid), is killed at 87

  • Nov. 7 Piero Dusio

    Italian footballer, businessman and race car driver (b. 1899)

  • Nov. 10 Ernest M. McSorley

    Canadian-american captain (b. 1912)

  • Nov. 11 Marty May

    (fireball fun for all), ends at 79

  • Nov. 12 Anthony Ross

    Television host, telltale clue, dies at 69

  • Nov. 13 Olga Bergholz

    Renowned Russian poet and playwright who documented the siege of Leningrad during World War II, known for her powerful and resilient literary works.

  • Nov. 16 Ernst van Raalte

    At 83, lawyer/minister / president dies

  • Nov. 17 Kay Johnson

    American actress known for her roles in early Hollywood films, including 'Of Human Bondage', a significant work of cinema in the 1930s.

  • Nov. 19 Roger D. Branigin

    American colonel, lawyer, and politician, 42nd governor of indiana (b. 1902)

  • Nov. 19 Rudolf Kinau

    Low german writer (b. 1887)

  • Nov. 19 Elizabeth Taylor (novelist)

    English novelist, (b. 1912)

  • Nov. 20 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.

  • Nov. 21 Gunnar Gunnarsson

    Icelandic author (b. 1889)

  • Nov. 25 Moyna MacGill

    Actress in "strange affair with uncle harry"

  • Nov. 27 Ross McWhirter

    British journalist who co-founded the Guinness Book of World Records with his twin brother. He was tragically assassinated by the IRA in Enfield, Middlesex in 1975.

  • Nov. 27 Alberto Massimino

    Italian automotive engineer (d. 1975)

  • Nov. 28 Peder Furubotn

    Norwegian communist and anti-nazi resistance leader (b. 1890)

  • Nov. 29 Graham Hill

    Graham Hill was a legendary British Formula One racing driver who won two World Championships and is considered one of the most accomplished drivers of his era.