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)
- 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)