Famous people and celebrities who died in November 1987

This page is dedicated to commemorating the celebrities and famous people who passed away in November 1987. 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. 1 René Lévesque
René Lévesque was a prominent Canadian politician and journalist who served as the 23rd Premier of Quebec, known for his significant role in Quebec's political landscape and his experience as a war correspondent.
Nov. 3 Mary Shane
American sportscaster and educator (b. 1945)
Nov. 4 Raphael Soyer
A Russian-American painter known for his realistic depictions of urban life and the human figure.
Nov. 5 Eamonn Andrews
Renowned Irish television and radio presenter famous for hosting 'This is Your Life' and 'What's My Line', with a background as an amateur boxing champion.
Nov. 6 Zohar Argov
Zohar Argov was a legendary Israeli singer who significantly influenced Mediterranean and Mizrahi music, known for his powerful voice and emotional performances.
Nov. 6 William C Pahlmann
Interior decorator (four seasons new york city), who dies at the age of 80.
Nov. 6 Ross R Barnett
American lawyer/politician (governor-democrat-mississippi), dies at age 89.
Nov. 10 Noor Hossain
Bangladeshi activist (b. 1961)
Nov. 11 L T Coggeshall
Medical scientist (secretary for hew 1956-58), who dies at the age of 86.
Nov. 11 Nico Slothouwer
Poet (liefdesstratenplan), commits suicide at 30
Nov. 14 Pieter Menten
Dutch war criminal, dies in 88
Nov. 16 Jim Brewer
American baseball player and coach who played professionally in the mid-20th century.
Nov. 17 Paul Derringer
Paul Derringer was a prominent Major League Baseball pitcher who played primarily for the Cincinnati Reds and St. Louis Cardinals during the 1930s and 1940s. He was a seven-time All-Star and helped the Reds win the World Series in 1940.
Nov. 17 Irene Wicker
Singer/actress (singing lady) dies at 81
Nov. 18 Jacques Anquetil
Legendary French cyclist who dominated the Tour de France, winning the prestigious race five times in the late 1950s and early 1960s. A pioneer of modern cycling.
Nov. 21 Jim Folsom
American politician and 42nd governor of alabama (b. 1908)
Nov. 22 Ted Taylor
Rock vocalist
Nov. 24 Jehane Benoît
Canadian journalist and author (d. 1987)
Nov. 25 Harold Washington
Pioneering African American politician who became Chicago's first Black mayor in 1983, overcoming significant political and racial challenges during his groundbreaking tenure.
Nov. 25 Anton F Pieck
Illustrator (1001 nights), dies at 92
Nov. 26 Peter Hujar
Peter Hujar was a significant American photographer known for his influential black and white portraits in the New York art scene, particularly capturing LGBTQ+ and artistic communities during the 1970s and 1980s.
Nov. 26 Thomas George Lanphier
Jr., american colonel and pilot (b. 1915)
Nov. 26 J. P. Guilford
American psychologist and academic (b. 1897)
Nov. 28 Choh Hao Li
Chinese-american biologist and chemist (b. 1913)
Nov. 28 Paul Arma
Composer dies at 83
Nov. 29 Howard Pyle
American politician (governor-republican-arizona, 1951-55), dies at age 81.
Nov. 30 Simon Carmiggelt
Renowned Dutch journalist, writer, and humorist known for his witty columns, lyrical works, and children's literature.