Famous people and celebrities who died in November 1992

This page is dedicated to commemorating the celebrities and famous people who passed away in November 1992. 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 Robert Arneson
Renowned American ceramic sculptor and professor known for his innovative and satirical ceramic art, significantly influencing contemporary sculpture in the late 20th century.
Nov. 2 Hal Roach
American actor, director, producer, and screenwriter (b. 1892)
Nov. 5 Arpad Elo
Arpad Elo was a Hungarian-American physics professor who developed the Elo rating system, widely used in chess and other competitive games to calculate relative skill levels between players.
Nov. 5 Jan Oort
Renowned Dutch astronomer who revolutionized our understanding of the Milky Way by demonstrating that the Sun is not the center of the universe, but a star in a rotating galaxy.
Nov. 7 Alexander Dubcek
Czech politician who was a key figure in the Prague Spring, advocating for liberal reforms within the Communist Party. He was instrumental in challenging Soviet control, leading to the Soviet invasion of Czechoslovakia in 1968. After being removed from power, he continued to be an important symbol of resistance against communist oppression.
Nov. 8 Larry Levan
Influential American DJ and music producer who was pivotal in the development of house music in the 1980s.
Nov. 9 William Hillcourt
Danish-american scout leader and author (b. 1900)
Nov. 9 Charles Fraser-Smith
English inventor (man who has never been)
Nov. 9 T. Sivasithamparam
Sri lankan politician (b. 1926)
Nov. 10 Chuck Connors
Famous American actor and former professional baseball player best known for his starring role in the TV series 'The Rifleman'.
Nov. 12 David Oliver
Actor perry hutchins, another world, dies from aids at the age of 30
Nov. 13 Maurice Ohana
Maurice Ohana was a notable 20th-century composer of Anglo-French and Sephardic Jewish heritage, known for his innovative and complex musical compositions.
Nov. 14 Ernst Happel
Ernst Happel was a legendary Austrian football coach who significantly influenced European football during the 1960s and 1970s. He is renowned for coaching successful national teams and club teams like Feyenoord and Hamburg. Happel is considered one of the most influential coaches in football history.
Nov. 14 Clem Beauchamp
Us stuntman / director (tarzan, superman)
Nov. 14 Robert Reese
Producer dies from natural causes at 66
Nov. 17 Audre Lorde
Renowned African American poet, feminist, and civil rights activist who powerfully addressed issues of race, gender, sexuality, and class through her writing and activism.
Nov. 18 Dorothy Kirsten
At 82, a stroke kills a us soprano
Nov. 19 Diane Varsi
Diane Varsi was a talented American actress nominated for an Oscar in 1957 for her breakthrough role in 'Peyton Place'. Despite early promise, she deliberately chose to step away from Hollywood's spotlight, making her a unique figure in cinema history.
Nov. 21 Severino Gazzelloni
Renowned Italian flute player who was a significant classical musician in the 20th century, known for his exceptional technique and interpretations.
Nov. 21 Kaysone Phomvihane
Laotian soldier and politician, 2nd president of laos (b. 1920)
Nov. 22 Sterling Holloway
Beloved American voice actor famous for iconic Disney character voices, including Winnie the Pooh and the Cheshire Cat in Alice in Wonderland. He was a prominent voice talent in animation during the mid-20th century.
Nov. 23 Roy Acuff
Roy Acuff was a legendary American country music singer, fiddler, and songwriter who significantly influenced the development of the Grand Ole Opry and country music in the mid-20th century.
Nov. 23 Jean-François Thiriart
Belgian politician (b. 1922)
Nov. 26 Stephen Burks
Actor (kiss of a killer), dead at 36
Nov. 28 Sidney Nolan
Prominent Australian artist celebrated for his innovative landscape paintings and iconic Ned Kelly series, which revolutionized Australian art in the 20th century.
Nov. 29 Emilio Pucci
Emilio Pucci was a renowned Italian fashion designer who revolutionized mid-20th century fashion with his vibrant, geometric prints and innovative silhouettes. He was particularly famous for creating luxurious, colorful sportswear and establishing the Pucci fashion house in Florence.
Nov. 29 Jean Dieudonné
Renowned French mathematician who made significant contributions to functional analysis and mathematical physics, and was a key member of the Bourbaki group.
Nov. 30 Jorge Donn
Renowned ballet dancer who was a principal dancer and artistic director for Maurice Béjart's Ballet of the 20th Century, known for his exceptional artistic contributions.