Famous people and celebrities who died in November 2009

This page is dedicated to commemorating the celebrities and famous people who passed away in November 2009. 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 Alda Merini

  Renowned Italian poet with extraordinary natural talent. She published her first verse collection in 1953 and was nominated for a Nobel Prize by the French Academy.

• Nov. 1 Robert H. Rines

  American violinist and composer (b. 1922)

• Nov. 2 Nien Cheng

  Chinese-american author (b. 1915)

• Nov. 3 Carl Ballantine

  Renowned American magician and comedic actor famous for his unique and humorous magic performances.

• Nov. 3 Archie Baird

  Scottish footballer, journalist, and educator (b. 1919)

• Nov. 5 Félix Luna

  Argentinian lawyer, historian, and academic (b. 1925)

• Nov. 8 Vitaly Ginzburg

  A Nobel Prize-winning Soviet and Russian theoretical physicist who made groundbreaking contributions to quantum electrodynamics, superconductivity, and superfluidity. He was a prominent scientist and recipient of the Nobel Prize in Physics in 2003.

• Nov. 8 Vitaly Lazarevich Ginzburg

  Nobel Prize laureate for pioneering contributions to the theory of superconductors and superfluids

• Nov. 10 John Allen Muhammad

  Infamous American serial killer known as the 'Beltway Sniper' who, along with Lee Malvo, conducted a series of deadly shootings in the Washington D.C. metropolitan area in 2002, killing 10 people and terrorizing the region.

• Nov. 10 Tomaz Humar

  Slovenian mountaineer (born 1969)

• Nov. 10 Gheorghe Dinica

  Romanian actor (born 1934).

• Nov. 11 Dhanpat Rai Nahar

  Indian labour leader (born 1919)

• Nov. 16 Edward Woodward

  Renowned English actor and singer known for his versatile performances in film, television, and theater, including the iconic role in 'The Equalizer' TV series.

• Nov. 16 Sergei Magnitsky

  Russian lawyer and auditor who exposed massive tax fraud and died in prison under suspicious circumstances.

• Nov. 16 Antonio de Nigris

  Mexican footballer (b. 1978)

• Nov. 18 Red Robbins

  Red Robbins was an American basketball player active during the mid-20th century, contributing to the sport's development during his era.

• Nov. 20 Lino Lacedelli

  Renowned Italian mountaineer who was part of the first successful expedition to summit K2, the world's second-highest mountain, in 1954. His historic climb is considered a landmark achievement in mountaineering history.

• Nov. 21 Konstantin Feoktistov

  Prominent Soviet cosmonaut and aerospace engineer who participated in the Voskhod space program, making significant contributions to early human spaceflight.

• Nov. 23 Juzefas Jurgelevicius

  Lithuanian footballer (born in 1947).

• Nov. 24 Samak Sundaravej

  Thai politician, 25th prime minister of thailand (d. 2009)

• Nov. 24 Abe Pollin

  American professional sports team owner (born in 1923)

• Nov. 24 Chan Hung Lit

  Actor from hong kong (born 1943).

• Nov. 28 Gilles Carle

  Prominent Canadian film director and screenwriter who made significant contributions to Quebec cinema. Known for his distinctive storytelling and influential works in Canadian film industry.

• Nov. 29 Zuhair Al-Karmi

  Palestinian author, scientific programs presenter on tv (b. 1922).

• Nov. 29 Robert Holdstock

  English author (born 1948)