Famous people and celebrities who died in November 1990

This page is dedicated to commemorating the celebrities and famous people who passed away in November 1990. 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. 2 Eliot Porter
Renowned American photographer, chemist, and academic who made significant contributions to landscape and nature photography.
Nov. 3 Mary Martin
Legendary Broadway actress and singer known for iconic roles in musicals like 'South Pacific', 'Peter Pan', and 'The Sound of Music'. She was a transformative performer who defined mid-20th century musical theatre with her vibrant energy and extraordinary talent.
Nov. 3 Nusret Fişek
Prominent Turkish physician and politician who served as Minister of Health, contributing significantly to public health policy in Turkey.
Nov. 3 Kenan Erim
Turkish archaeologist and academic (b. 1929)
Nov. 7 Lawrence Durrell
A renowned British writer and poet, Lawrence Durrell was famous for his 'Alexandria Quartet' and travel writings exploring Mediterranean cultures. He was born in India and wrote extensively about Greece, Egypt, and France, becoming a significant literary figure of the 20th century.
Nov. 7 Hugh MacLennan
Renowned Canadian novelist and Rhodes Scholar who won the Governor General's Award five times. His works, including "Voices in Time" and "The Watch That Ends the Night", explored Canadian identity and culture.
Nov. 7 Tom Clancy
Irish singer and actor, (b. 1924)
Nov. 8 Anya Seton
A notable American historical novelist known for her meticulously researched fiction works.
Nov. 10 Mario Schenberg
Brazilian physicist (born 1914)
Nov. 11 Yiannis Ritsos
Renowned Greek poet who was a prominent communist and literary figure, nominated nine times for the Nobel Prize and winner of the Lenin Peace Prize.
Nov. 11 Sadi Irmak
Turkish physician and politician, 17th prime minister of turkey (b. 1904)
Nov. 11 Alexis Minotis
Greek actor and director (b. 1900)
Nov. 11 Attilio Demaria
Argentinian footballer (born 1909)
Nov. 12 Eve Arden
Actress (our miss brooks) dies at 82
Nov. 14 K L Poll
Journalist / author
Nov. 15 Alydar
American racehorse (born 1975)
Nov. 15 Bill E Herndon
Actor (rivals), died at 54
Nov. 16 Ege Bagatur
Turkish politician (b. 1937)
Nov. 17 Robert Hofstadter
PHY - American physicist and academic, nobel prize laureate (d. 1990)
Nov. 18 Beatrice Shilling
Pioneering British aeronautical engineer who made critical improvements to Rolls-Royce Merlin engines during World War II, enabling British fighter planes to perform better in aerial combat.
Nov. 19 Sun Li-jen
Chinese general and politician (b. 1900)
Nov. 23 Roald Dahl
Roald Dahl was a renowned British author and screenwriter who revolutionized children's literature with imaginative and darkly humorous stories that have enchanted generations of readers worldwide.
Nov. 24 Juan Manuel Bordeu
Prominent Argentinian race car driver known for his contributions to motorsports in the mid-20th century.
Nov. 24 Dodie Smith
Dodie Smith was an English author best known for her novel 'The Hundred and One Dalmatians'.
Nov. 24 Bülent Arel
Turkish-american composer and educator (b. 1919)
Nov. 25 Bill Vukovich
Legendary Indianapolis 500 race car driver known for his exceptional skill and tragic death during a race. He was a two-time Indy 500 winner who died in a fatal crash while leading the race in 1955.
Nov. 27 Basilis C. Xanthopoulos
Greek physicist and academic (b. 1951)
Nov. 30 Norman Cousins
Prominent editor of Saturday Review magazine, known for his influential writing and humanistic approach to journalism and health.
Nov. 30 Fritz Eichenberg
German-american illustrator and arts educator (b. 1901)