Famous people and celebrities who died in November 1988

This page is dedicated to commemorating the celebrities and famous people who passed away in November 1988. 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. 3 Henri van Praag

  Dutch philosopher, theologian, and educator (b. 1916)

• Nov. 4 Kleanthis Vikelidis

  Greek footballer and manager (b. 1916)

• Nov. 7 Bill Hoest

  American cartoonist (b. 1926)

• Nov. 9 John N. Mitchell

  American lawyer and politician who served as the 67th United States Attorney General during the Nixon administration.

• Nov. 11 Charles Groves Wright Anderson

  South african-australian colonel and politician (b. 1897)

• Nov. 11 William Ifor Jones

  Welsh conductor and organist (b. 1900)

• Nov. 13 Antal Doráti

  Renowned Hungarian-American conductor and composer who significantly influenced classical music in the 20th century, leading major orchestras including the Minneapolis Symphony and Detroit Symphony Orchestra.

• Nov. 13 Jaromir Vejvoda

  Czech composer (born 1902)

• Nov. 14 Haywood S. Hansell

  Haywood S. Hansell was a prominent United States Air Force general who played a significant role in strategic bombing doctrine during World War II. He served as a key military strategist and was instrumental in developing aerial warfare tactics.

• Nov. 15 Mona Washbourne

  Actress (blue bird and games), dies aged 84

• Nov. 15 Billo Frómeta

  Dominican conductor and composer (b. 1915)

• Nov. 15 Ieronymos I of Athens

  Greek archbishop and theologian (b. 1905)

• Nov. 16 Lotte Stam-Beese

  German/netherlands architect dies around 85

• Nov. 17 Sheilah Graham Westbrook

  Prominent Hollywood gossip columnist and author known for her relationship with F. Scott Fitzgerald. She wrote extensively about Hollywood's golden age and her personal experiences.

• Nov. 17 Sheilah Graham

  At age 84, a gossip columnist dies from heart failure.

• Nov. 19 Christina Onassis

  Christina Onassis was a prominent Greek shipping heiress who inherited her father Aristotle Onassis's vast fortune. She was known for her tumultuous personal life and significant wealth, becoming one of the world's richest women in the 1970s. Despite her privileged background, she struggled with personal challenges and died at a young age of 37.

• Nov. 19 Peggy Parish

  American author (b. 1927)

• Nov. 21 Carl Hubbell

  Legendary baseball pitcher for the New York Giants, known for his exceptional 'screwball' pitch and remarkable career achievements. He was inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame in 1947. Hubbell won 253 games with an impressive 2.97 lifetime ERA.

• Nov. 22 Luis Barragan

  Renowned Mexican architect and Pritzker Prize winner, famous for his minimalist and colorful architectural designs that blended modernism with traditional Mexican aesthetics.

• Nov. 22 Erich Freid

  Erich Fried was an influential Austrian-born poet, writer, and translator renowned for his powerful anti-war and anti-fascist political activism and literary works.

• Nov. 22 Janet Ertel

  Crooner

• Nov. 22 Paul Vario

  American organizied crime figure (born 1914)

• Nov. 27 John Carradine

  Prolific American character actor known for his distinctive voice and appearances in numerous Western and horror films, including works by John Ford and as a patriarch of the famous Carradine acting family.

• Nov. 27 Jan Hein Donner

  Prominent Dutch chess player and journalist who made significant contributions to chess literature and competitive play.

• Nov. 27 Angela Aames

  Actress (lost empire basic training).