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 Flora Rheta Schreiber

    American author known for her book 'Sybil' about a woman with multiple personality disorder.

  • Nov. 3 Henri van Praag

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

  • Nov. 4 Pauly D'Amato

    Former professional boxer who competed in the middleweight division.

  • Nov. 4 Kleanthis Vikelidis

    Greek footballer and manager (b. 1916)

  • Nov. 6 Autry Inman

    American songwriter and musician known for his work in country music.

  • Nov. 7 Bill Hoest

    American cartoonist (b. 1926)

  • Nov. 9 David Bauer

    Canadian ice hockey player, coach, and priest (b. 1924)

  • Nov. 9 Rosemary Timperley

    English screenwriter and author (d. 1988).

  • Nov. 11 William Ifor Jones

    Welsh conductor and organist (b. 1900)

  • Nov. 13 Antal Doráti

    Hungarian-american composer and conductor (d. 1988).

  • Nov. 13 Bertram Rota

    Renowned British bookseller known for his contributions to the rare book trade.

  • Nov. 13 Jaromír Vejvoda

    Czech composer and fiddler (d. 1988).

  • Nov. 14 Haywood S. Hansell

    American general (d. 1988)

  • Mona Washbourne
    Nov. 15 Mona Washbourne

    Actress (blue bird and games), dies aged 84

  • Nov. 15 Billo Frómeta

    Dominican conductor and composer (b. 1915)

  • Nov. 16 Jennie Lee

    British Labour politician known for her advocacy of education and the arts.

  • Nov. 17 Rehmat Ali

    Rehmat Ali was a Pakistani boxer who competed in the lightweight division and won a bronze medal at the 1952 Summer Olympics.

  • Nov. 17 Sheilah Graham Westbrook

    English-american actress, journalist, and author (d. 1988)

  • Nov. 18 Massa Makan Diabaté

    Renowned Malian writer known for his literary works.

  • Nov. 19 Christina Onassis

    A greek heiress, born in the u.s.a. as the daughter of ari onassis' first wife. she was raised in a family of servants and private schools, and she had two unsuccessful marriages before her 23rd birthday. in 1975, her father died and she was the world's wealthiest woman. her wealth is estimated to be between $400 million-$1 billion. jackie kennedy …

  • Nov. 19 Peggy Parish

    American author (b. 1927)

  • Nov. 20 Erich Eisen

    German biologist who specialized in the study of plant genetics and evolution.

  • Nov. 20 Fabiola de Mora y Aragón

    Fabiola de Mora y Aragón was a Spanish aristocrat who became the Queen of the Belgians as the wife of King Baudouin.

  • Nov. 21 Carl Hubbell

    Pitcher (new york giants), 253 wins, 2.97 lifetime era

  • Nov. 22 Emmerich Fried

    Emmerich Fried was an Austrian politician who served as a member of the National Council of Austria from 1966 to 1983.

  • Nov. 25 Juanette Couturier

    Influential fashion designer who revolutionized the industry with her innovative designs.

  • Nov. 27 John Carradine

    American actor dies from kidney failure at the age of 82 (b. 1906).

  • Nov. 27 Jan Hein Donner

    Dutch chess player and journalist (d. 1988)

  • Nov. 30 Pannonica de Koenigswarter

    English-american jazz patron and writer (d. 1988)