Famous people and celebrities who died in November 1995

This page is dedicated to commemorating the celebrities and famous people who passed away in November 1995. 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 Gordon S. Fahrni

  Canadian physician (b. 1887)

• Nov. 4 Gilles Deleuze

  Influential French philosopher known for groundbreaking works on language, meaning, and desire. His collaborations with Felix Guattari challenged traditional psychoanalytical theories and significantly impacted contemporary philosophical thought.

• Nov. 4 Yitzhak Rabin

  Prominent Israeli politician and military leader who served as Prime Minister and was a key figure in the Middle East peace process. He was assassinated in 1995 after signing the Oslo Accords, which aimed to resolve the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. Rabin was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in 1994 for his efforts.

• Nov. 4 Morrie Schwartz

  Renowned sociology professor at Brandeis University, best known for his inspirational book 'Tuesdays with Morrie' which chronicled his life lessons while battling ALS.

• Nov. 5 Laura Weber

  Television host, who died at age 70

• Nov. 6 Aneta Corsaut

  American actress best known for her role as Helen Crump on 'The Andy Griffith Show'.

• Nov. 6 Philip Rawson

  Artist/teacher, death at 71

• Nov. 6 Norman Waterhouse Lees

  Jazz fan, died at 90

• Nov. 7 Ann Dunham

  Anthropologist and mother of Barack Obama, she was a pioneering researcher in economic development and microfinance in Indonesia.

• Nov. 10 Ken Saro-Wiwa

  Nigerian writer and environmental activist who was executed for his advocacy against environmental destruction by oil companies in the Niger Delta region.

• Nov. 13 Robert Stephens

  Actor (chaplin qb vii, cleopatra), is killed at 64

• Nov. 13 Ralph Hunsecker Blane

  Songwriter dies at 81

• Nov. 14 Jack Finney

  Jack Finney was an acclaimed American author best known for his science fiction novel 'Invasion of the Body Snatchers', a seminal work in the science fiction and horror genres.

• Nov. 16 Gwyn A Williams

  Socialist/historian, dies at 70

• Nov. 18 Ted Sannella

  Square dancer, who died of cancer

• Nov. 20 Sergei Grinkov

  Legendary Soviet pair figure skater who won Olympic gold medals in 1988 and 1994, tragically dying of a heart attack at the young age of 28 during a skating practice.

• Nov. 21 Peter Grant

  Legendary rock music manager who guided Led Zeppelin and Bad Company to international success, revolutionizing the music industry.

• Nov. 21 Dorothy Jeakins

  Renowned Hollywood costume designer who won multiple Academy Awards for her exceptional work in film. She designed costumes for significant movies like 'South Pacific' and worked until her retirement. Her final professional project was with legendary director John Huston on the film 'The Dead'.

• Nov. 21 Noel Jones

  Indian-english diplomat, british ambassador to kazakhstan (b. 1940)

• Nov. 23 Louis Malle

  Renowned French film director known for critically acclaimed movies like 'The Lovers', 'Murmur of the Heart', and 'Lacombe, Lucien'. He was twice Oscar-nominated as a screenwriter and made significant contributions to French and American cinema with films such as 'Pretty Baby' and 'Atlantic City'.

• Nov. 23 Junior Walker

  Junior Walker was a prominent American R&B and soul saxophonist, known for his energetic performances and hits with the band Junior Walker & the All Stars.

• Nov. 24 Eduard Ole

  Estonian-swedish painter (b. 1898)

• Nov. 25 Léon Zitrone

  Léon Zitrone was a prominent Russian-French journalist and television presenter who gained recognition for his comprehensive coverage of major sporting events like the Olympic Games and Tour de France.

• Nov. 27 Giancarlo Baghetti

  Prominent Italian Formula One racing driver who achieved significant success in the early 1960s. He was known for his remarkable victories in Grand Prix races in Naples, Reims, and Syracuse. Baghetti competed in 21 Grand Prix events and was considered among the top drivers of his era.

• Nov. 27 Peter Harrison Swan

  Stockbroker / bomber pilot, who dies at 75

• Nov. 27 Simon Bailey

  Priest dies at 40

• Nov. 28 Joe Kelly

  Irish race car driver (b. 1915)