Famous people and celebrities who died in November 1989

This page is dedicated to commemorating the celebrities and famous people who passed away in November 1989. 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 Dorothy Fuldheim

  American journalist and author

• Nov. 5 Vladimir Horowitz

  Vladimir Horowitz was a world-renowned classical pianist of Ukrainian-Jewish origin, considered one of the greatest pianists of the 20th century. He was famous for his extraordinary technical skill and emotional interpretations of classical and romantic piano works. Horowitz was particularly celebrated for his performances of Chopin, Rachmaninoff, and Scarlatti compositions.

• Nov. 5 Barry Sadler

  American Green Beret, singer-songwriter best known for his Vietnam War-era ballad 'Ballad of the Green Berets'.

• Nov. 12 Dolores Ibárruri

  Spanish Republican leader known as 'La Pasionaria' for her passionate speeches during the Spanish Civil War.

• Nov. 13 Franz Joseph II

  Prince of liechtenstein (b. 1906)

• Nov. 13 Dorothea Krook-Gilead

  Latvian-south african author, translator and scholar (b. 1920)

• Nov. 13 Rohana Wijeweera

  Sri lankan rebel and politician (b. 1943)

• Nov. 16 Jean-Claude Malépart

  Jean-Claude Malépart was a prominent Canadian lawyer and politician who served in public office during the late 20th century.

• Nov. 17 Costabile Farace

  American criminal (b. 1960)

• Nov. 17 Emerson Buckley

  Composer dies at 73

• Nov. 18 Henry de Vries

  Painter/poet (toovertuin).

• Nov. 19 Grant Adcox

  American race car driver (b. 1950)

• Nov. 20 Lynn Bari

  Actress (shock and nocturne, 6 gun law), is killed at 71

• Nov. 20 Leonardo Sciascia

  Renowned Sicilian writer and intellectual who significantly contributed to Italian literature by exploring themes of social justice, mafia, and political corruption through his novels and essays.

• Nov. 20 Sadie Alexander

  Pioneering African-American mathematician known for her work in statistics and social science.

• Nov. 21 Margot Zemach

  Renowned American children's book illustrator who won the prestigious Caldecott Medal in 1968, consistently producing high-quality illustrated books throughout her career.

• Nov. 21 Harvey Hart

  Prominent Canadian film and television director, producer, and screenwriter who made significant contributions to the Canadian entertainment industry.

• Nov. 22 René Moawad

  Lebanese lawyer and politician who served as the 13th President of Lebanon, tragically assassinated on November 22, 1989, during a critical period in Lebanese political history.

• Nov. 22 C. C. Beck

  American illustrator (b. 1910)

• Nov. 24 Guus Weitzel

  Dutch radio host dies at 85

• Nov. 25 Alva R Fitch

  American soldier (born in 1907)

• Nov. 26 Ahmed Abdallah

  Comorian politician, president of comoros (b. 1919)

• Nov. 27 Carlos Arias Navarro

  Spanish politician, prime minister of spain (b. 1908)

• Nov. 28 Jo[hanne M Bos-]Vincent

  Dutch soprano (songs for life), is killed at 91

• Nov. 29 Ann Burton [Anna Rafalowicz]

  Singer, dies at 56

• Nov. 30 Ahmadou Ahidjo

  Cameroonian lawyer and politician, 1st president of cameroon (b. 1924)