Famous people and celebrities who died in November 1991

This page is dedicated to commemorating the celebrities and famous people who passed away in November 1991. 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 Irwin Allen

  Renowned American film and television producer famous for disaster films and science fiction TV series like 'Land of the Giants' and 'The Poseidon Adventure'.

• Nov. 2 Fran Stevens

  Singer dies from cancer in new york's bronx at 72

• Nov. 3 Mort Shuman

  Mort Shuman was a renowned American singer-songwriter and pianist known for his significant contributions to popular music, particularly in collaboration with Doc Pomus.

• Nov. 3 Chris Bender

  American r&b singer (born 1972)

• Nov. 5 Fred MacMurray

  Renowned American actor famous for TV series 'My Three Sons' and classic films like 'Double Indemnity'. Successful in both comedy and dramatic roles during Hollywood's golden age.

• Nov. 5 Robert Maxwell

  Robert Maxwell was a controversial Czechoslovakian-British media mogul and businessman who owned multiple international corporations, including the Berlitz publishing house.

• Nov. 6 Gene Tierney

  Iconic Hollywood actress of the 1940s and 1950s, known for her stunning beauty and memorable performances in film noir classics like 'Laura' and 'Leave Her to Heaven'. She was a major star at 20th Century Fox and received an Oscar nomination for her powerful acting.

• Nov. 7 Tom of Finland

  Groundbreaking Finnish artist known for his highly influential homoerotic illustrations that challenged societal norms and became iconic in LGBTQ+ culture.

• Nov. 7 Nuri Ja'far

  Iraqi psychologist and philosopher of education, (b. 1914)

• Nov. 9 Yves Montand

  Legendary French-Italian actor and singer who was a major international star, known for his charismatic performances in classic films like 'The Wages of Fear' and 'Grand Prix'. He was considered a cultural icon who embodied French charm and artistic versatility throughout his four-decade career.

• Nov. 10 William Afflis

  Professional wrestler and football player, better known by his ring name Dick the Bruiser, who was a prominent figure in wrestling during the 1950s and 1960s.

• Nov. 10 Marjorie Abbatt

  English toy-maker and businesswoman (b. 1899)

• Nov. 10 Alessandro Lessona

  Minister of ital colonies (1931-1938)

• Nov. 13 Cyril Poitier

  Actor, uptown saturday night, dies from cancer at 80

• Nov. 13 Paul-Émile Léger

  Prominent Canadian Catholic cardinal who served as Archbishop of Montreal from 1950 to 1968 and was an influential figure in the Catholic Church during the mid-20th century.

• Nov. 13 Hanson Baldwin

  American author known for his works on military history.

• Nov. 13 Ad Kosto

  Dutch state secretary (pvda), assassinated with a bomb

• Nov. 14 Tony Richardson

  Prominent English film and theater director, known for innovative works in British New Wave cinema and winning multiple awards.

• Nov. 16 Ralph Marrero

  Actor (babe johnny suede) dies in a car accident at 33

• Nov. 17 Paul Reid Roman

  Actor (blue knight, aviator) dies from cancer at 55

• Nov. 18 Gustáv Husák

  Slovak lawyer and politician who served as the 9th President of Czechoslovakia, a key communist leader during the normalization period.

• Nov. 21 Daniel Mann

  Us director (rose tattoo), dies at 79 from heart failure

• Nov. 23 Klaus Kinski

  Klaus Kinski was a legendary German actor renowned for his intense and often volatile performances in art house cinema, particularly in Werner Herzog's iconic films like 'Aguirre, the Wrath of God' and 'Fitzcarraldo'.

• Nov. 24 Anton Furst

  Renowned production designer famous for his groundbreaking work in film art direction, particularly known for his iconic design of Gotham City in Tim Burton's Batman (1989).

• Nov. 24 Freddie Mercury

  Tanzanian-english singer-songwriter, lead vocalist of queen, and producer (b. 1946)

• Nov. 26 Bob Johnson

  Prominent American ice hockey player and coach who was significant in the Pittsburgh Penguins organization.

• Nov. 29 Ralph Bellamy

  Renowned American actor with an extraordinary career spanning eight decades, performing in over 400 stage roles and 100 movies. He was a versatile performer who received an honorary Oscar in 1987 for his significant contributions to cinema.

• Nov. 29 Joe Bonson

  English footballer (b. 1936)

• Nov. 29 Frank Yerby

  Us writer (health card the dahomean), died at 75