Famous people and celebrities who died in November 1998

This page is dedicated to commemorating the celebrities and famous people who passed away in November 1998. 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 Bob Kane
American comic book artist and writer who co-created Batman with Bill Finger, revolutionizing the superhero genre and popular culture. He is credited with designing the iconic character of Batman and establishing the visual aesthetic of Gotham City.
Nov. 5 Wyatt Walker
Prominent civil rights activist who worked closely with Martin Luther King Jr. as a key leader in the Southern Christian Leadership Conference during the critical years of the Civil Rights Movement.
Nov. 8 Jean Marais
Iconic French actor and artist known for his roles in classic French cinema, particularly in Jean Cocteau's films like 'Beauty and the Beast'. He was a versatile performer who excelled in theater, film, and was also a talented painter and sculptor.
Nov. 8 Rumer Godden
Renowned English novelist and children's book author who wrote extensively about India and explored complex themes of cultural identity and personal transformation.
Nov. 10 Mary Millar
English actress (b. 1936)
Nov. 11 Paddy Clancy
Irish singer and actor (b. 1922)
Nov. 12 Roy Hollis
English footballer (b. 1925)
Nov. 13 Edwige Feuillère
Renowned French stage and film actress who was a prominent figure in 20th-century French theater and cinema. She was known for her versatility and elegance, performing in numerous critically acclaimed productions. Her brief marriage to fellow stage actor Pierre Feuillère was part of her notable personal life.
Nov. 13 Valerie Hobson
British actress known for her roles in classic films like 'Great Expectations' and 'The 39 Steps', who was a prominent figure in mid-20th century British cinema.
Nov. 13 Red Holzman
Legendary NBA coach who led the New York Knicks to two championships in 1970 and 1973, and was inducted into the Basketball Hall of Fame in 1985. He was also a successful player in the early days of professional basketball.
Nov. 15 Stokely Carmichael
A pivotal leader in the Civil Rights Movement, Carmichael was a prominent Black Power activist who coined the term 'Black Power' and significantly influenced social justice discourse in the 1960s. He was a key member of the Student Nonviolent Coordinating Committee (SNCC) and later the Black Panther Party.
Nov. 15 Ludvik Danek
Czech discus thrower (born 1937).
Nov. 17 Esther Rolle
Prominent African American actress known for her groundbreaking roles in television, particularly in the sitcom 'Good Times' where she portrayed Florida Evans, a strong matriarch.
Nov. 17 Kea Bouman
Dutch tennis player who was active in the early 20th century, representing the Netherlands in international competitions during the 1920s and 1930s.
Nov. 19 Alan J Pakula
Renowned American film director and producer known for critically acclaimed movies and significant contributions to cinema. His work significantly influenced Hollywood filmmaking in the late 20th century.
Nov. 19 Ted Fujita
Pioneering Japanese-American meteorologist who developed the Fujita scale for rating tornado intensity, significantly advancing our understanding of severe weather phenomena.
Nov. 20 Galina Starovoytova
Russian ethnographer and politician (b. 1946)
Nov. 20 Roland Alphonso
Jamaican saxophonist (b. 1931)
Nov. 22 Stu Ungar
American poker player (born 1953).
Nov. 25 Flip Wilson
Pioneering African American comedian who broke racial barriers with his groundbreaking TV variety show. He was known for his comedic characters and won multiple Emmy and Grammy awards during the 1970s.
Nov. 26 Jonathan Kwitny
American journalist and author (b. 1941)
Nov. 27 Barbara Acklin
R&B singer-songwriter known for her hit "Love Makes a Woman", active in the music industry during the 1960s and 1970s.
Nov. 27 Gloria Fuertes
Spanish poet and author of children's literature (b. 1917)
Nov. 28 Kerry Wendell Thornley
American counterculture author and philosopher, co-founder of Discordianism, a satirical religion emphasizing chaos and randomness.
Nov. 29 Robin Ray
English broadcaster, actor, and musician (b. 1934)
Nov. 30 Margaret Walker
Renowned African American poet and novelist, best known for her groundbreaking poetry collection 'For My People', which explored Black experience and identity in the United States.
Nov. 30 Janet Lewis
American novelist and poet (b. 1899)