Famous people and celebrities who died in November 1999

This page is dedicated to commemorating the celebrities and famous people who passed away in November 1999. 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. 1 Walter Payton

  NFL Hall of Fame running back for the Chicago Bears, widely considered one of the greatest players in football history. Known as 'Sweetness' for his graceful playing style and exceptional skills.

• Nov. 1 Theodore Hall

  American physicist and spy (b. 1925)

• Nov. 3 Ian Bannen

  Scottish actor renowned for his versatile performances in stage, television, and film. He was nominated for an Oscar for his role in 'The Flight of the Phoenix' and tragically died in a car accident in 1999.

• Nov. 4 Daisy Bates

  Daisy Bates was a prominent civil rights activist who played a crucial role in the desegregation of Arkansas schools during the 1950s and 1960s. She was a key mentor to the Little Rock Nine, a group of African American students who integrated Central High School in Little Rock.

• Nov. 4 Malcolm Marshall

  Legendary West Indies cricketer from Barbados, renowned for his exceptional bowling skills and significant contributions to cricket.

• Nov. 5 Colin Rowe

  Renowned architectural historian and theorist who significantly influenced modern architectural thinking through his critical writings and academic work.

• Nov. 5 James Goldstone

  American director and screenwriter (b. 1931)

• Nov. 8 Lester Bowie

  Groundbreaking jazz trumpeter who revolutionized avant-garde and free jazz through his innovative approach with the Art Ensemble of Chicago. He was a key figure in the Association for the Advancement of Creative Musicians (AACM) and known for his experimental and boundary-pushing musical style.

• Nov. 8 Leon Štukelj

  Slovenian gymnast and judge (b. 1898)

• Nov. 9 Mabel King

  Mabel King was an accomplished African American actress and singer known for her roles in television sitcoms, particularly in 'What's Happening!!' where she played the memorable character of Mama.

• Nov. 11 Jacobo Timerman

  Prominent Argentine journalist, human rights activist, and author who was imprisoned and tortured during Argentina's military dictatorship, later becoming an international symbol of resistance against state oppression.

• Nov. 11 Mary Kay Bergman

  Talented American voice actress known for her versatile voice work in animation and comedy, who tragically passed away in 1999.

• Nov. 13 Donald Mills

  Donald Mills was a member of the famous Mills Brothers, an iconic African American vocal group that revolutionized popular music from the 1920s to 1980s. The group broke significant racial barriers and became one of the most successful musical acts of their era, selling over 50 million records worldwide.

• Nov. 16 Daniel Nathans

  MED - American microbiologist and academic, nobel prize laureate (d. 1999)

• Nov. 18 Paul Bowles

  Renowned American writer, composer, and translator known for his works exploring North African culture and modernist literature.

• Nov. 19 Alexander Liberman

  Influential Russian-American artist, photographer, and editorial director of Vogue and Condé Nast Publications.

• Nov. 20 Amintore Fanfani

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• Nov. 21 Quentin Crisp

  Iconic British gay writer and social provocateur who challenged societal norms through his flamboyant persona and groundbreaking memoir 'The Naked Civil Servant'. He became a symbol of LGBTQ+ visibility and self-acceptance during a deeply conservative era.

• Nov. 24 Hilary Minster

  British actor (born 1944).

• Nov. 25 Valentín Campa

  Mexican union leader and politician (b. 1904)

• Nov. 27 Alain Peyrefitte

  French politician, scholar, and close confidant of Charles de Gaulle who served in diplomatic roles across multiple European countries during the mid-20th century.

• Nov. 27 Yasuhiro Kojima

  Japanese-American professional wrestler and manager who was active in the wrestling industry during the late 20th century.

• Nov. 27 Elizabeth Gray Vining

  American author and librarian (b. 1902)

• Nov. 29 Gene Rayburn

  Iconic American television host best known for hosting 'Match Game', a popular game show that defined TV entertainment in the 1960s and 1970s. His charismatic personality and distinctive dimpled smile made him a beloved television personality.

• Nov. 29 John Berry

  Prominent American-French film director, actor, producer, and screenwriter known for his significant contributions to cinema during the mid-20th century.

• Nov. 29 Germán Arciniegas

  Colombian historian, author and journalist (b. 1900)

• Nov. 30 Charlie Byrd

  Charlie Byrd was an American jazz guitarist known for his innovative approach to Brazilian and classical guitar styles.