Famous people and celebrities who died in November 1980

This page is dedicated to commemorating the celebrities and famous people who passed away in November 1980. 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 Willie Sutton

  Us bank robber dies at 79

• Nov. 2 Edith Bunker

  Character in "all in the family".

• Nov. 3 Caroline Mytinger

  American painter and author (b. 1897)

• Nov. 3 Ludwig Hohl

  Writer

• Nov. 4 Elsie MacGill

  First female aircraft designer in Canada, known as the 'Queen of the Hurricanes' for her work during World War II.

• Nov. 5 Louis Alter

  Prominent American composer and orchestra leader known for creating the 'Manhattan Serenade', a notable musical work in the early 20th century.

• Nov. 6 Mary Michael

  Actress (biridiewonderful john acton), is killed at 77

• Nov. 7 Steve McQueen

  Iconic Hollywood actor known for his rugged masculinity and starring roles in classic films like 'Bullitt' and 'The Great Escape'. He was one of the most popular box-office draws of the 1960s and 1970s, embodying the quintessential cool, rebellious American hero.

• Nov. 7 İlhan Erdost

  Turkish publisher (b. 1944)

• Nov. 7 Steve McQueen of Slater

  Missouri, american actor, is killed at 50 years old (born 1930).

• Nov. 9 Victor Sen Yung

  Actor (hop sing bonanza, bachelor family), passes away at 65

• Nov. 9 Carmel Myers

  Actress (show), dies at the age of 79

• Nov. 12 Andrei Amalrik

  Russian writer/dissident dies at 42

• Nov. 12 Alexander "Alex" Nicholas Voormolen

  Dutch composer dies at 85

• Nov. 16 Imogen Hassall

  Imogen Hassall was a British actress known for her roles in 'Carry On' comedy films, earning her the nickname 'Countess of Cleavage'. She was a notable figure in British entertainment during the 1960s and 1970s.

• Nov. 16 Jayan

  Indian actor (born1938)

• Nov. 18 Conn Smythe

  Legendary ice hockey player and coach known for his contributions to the Toronto Maple Leafs.

• Nov. 20 John McEwen

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

• Nov. 21 Sara García

  Mexican actress (d. 1980).

• Nov. 22 Mae West

  Mae west was an american actress, playwright, and screenwriter known for her bawdy and witty persona, and her iconic roles in films such as 'she done him wrong' and 'i'm no angel'.

• Nov. 22 Jules Léger

  Canadian journalist and politician who served as the 21st Governor General of Canada from 1974 to 1979.

• Nov. 23 Thien-an Thich

  Los angeles, 54: zen teacher/vietnamese rinzai line, died

• Nov. 24 George Raft

  Iconic Hollywood actor known for his tough-guy roles in gangster films like Scarface, famous for his distinctive style and association with film noir and crime movies.

• Nov. 24 Herbert Agar

  American historian and journalist (born 1897).

• Nov. 26 Rachael Roberts

  Actress (this sporting life), who dies at 53

• Nov. 27 F. Burrall Hoffman

  American architect, designed the villa vizcaya (b. 1882)

• Nov. 29 Dorothy Day

  American journalist and activist, co-founded the catholic worker movement (b. 1897)

• Nov. 29 George J Maloof

  Sr., american businessman (born in 1923)