Famous people and celebrities who died in November 2011

This page is dedicated to commemorating the celebrities and famous people who passed away in November 2011. 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 Cahit Aral

  Turkish engineer and politician, turkish minister of industry and commerce (b. 1927)

• Nov. 2 Boots Plata

  Filipino director and screenwriter (b. 1943)

• Nov. 4 Norman Ramsey

  Norman Ramsey was a distinguished American physicist who won the Nobel Prize in Physics in 1989 for his work on precision spectroscopy and atomic clocks. He made groundbreaking contributions to quantum physics and helped develop fundamental measurement techniques in atomic research.

• Nov. 4 Andy Rooney

  Renowned CBS '60 Minutes' commentator famous for his witty, satirical end-of-show segments critiquing everyday life and social issues in America.

• Nov. 5 Bhupen Hazarika

  Legendary Assamese singer, songwriter, poet, and filmmaker who was a cultural icon of Northeast India, known for his powerful music and social activism.

• Nov. 7 Joe Frazier

  Legendary heavyweight boxer who won Olympic gold in 1964 and became world champion. Famous for his epic fights with Muhammad Ali, particularly the historic 'Fight of the Century' in 1971.

• Nov. 8 Heavy D

  Jamaican-American rapper, record producer, and actor known for his influential hip-hop career and acting roles.

• Nov. 8 Bil Keane

  American cartoonist best known for creating the popular family comic strip 'The Family Circus', which was widely syndicated and beloved by readers.

• Nov. 9 Har Gobind Khorana

  Nobel Prize laureate for their interpretation of the genetic code and its function in protein synthesis

• Nov. 10 Peter J. Biondi

  American soldier and politician (b. 1942)

• Nov. 10 Ivan Martin Jirous

  Czech poet (b. 1944)

• Nov. 11 Francisco Blake Mora

  Mexican lawyer and politician, mexican secretary of the interior (b. 1966)

• Nov. 12 Evelyn Lauder

  Co-founder of Estée Lauder Companies and creator of the Pink Ribbon campaign for breast cancer awareness.

• Nov. 14 Esin Afşar

  Italian-turkish singer and actress (b. 1936)

• Nov. 17 Kurt Budke

  American basketball player and coach (b. 1961)

• Nov. 19 John Neville

  Renowned English-Canadian actor with a distinguished career in theater, film, and television.

• Nov. 19 Ömer Lütfi Akad

  Prominent Turkish film director and screenwriter who significantly contributed to the development of Turkish cinema during the mid-20th century.

• Nov. 19 Ruth Stone

  American poet and author (b. 1915)

• Nov. 21 Anne McCaffrey

  Renowned science fiction author who revolutionized the genre with her 'Dragonriders of Pern' series, becoming the first woman to win both Hugo and Nebula awards for her groundbreaking fiction.

• Nov. 22 Lynn Margulis

  Groundbreaking evolutionary biologist who revolutionized understanding of cellular evolution through her endosymbiotic theory, challenging traditional views of natural selection.

• Nov. 22 Paul Motian

  Influential American jazz drummer and composer known for his innovative and experimental approach to percussion. He was a key figure in modern jazz, collaborating with many renowned musicians throughout his career.

• Nov. 22 Sena Jurinac

  Bosnian-austrian soprano and actress (b. 1921)

• Nov. 22 Svetlana Alliluyeva

  Russian-american author and educator (b. 1926)

• Nov. 25 Vasili Alexeyev

  Legendary Soviet weightlifter who dominated the superheavyweight class, winning two Olympic gold medals and setting multiple world records in weightlifting during the 1970s.

• Nov. 27 Ken Russell

  Renowned British film director known for provocative and controversial works. He was a pioneering filmmaker who challenged cinematic norms in the 1960s and 1970s. His most famous films include 'Women in Love' and 'The Devils', which pushed artistic and social boundaries.

• Nov. 27 Gary Speed

  Renowned Welsh footballer and manager who tragically passed away in 2011, known for his significant contributions to football.

• Nov. 28 Lloyd J. Old

  Lloyd J. Old was a pioneering American immunologist who made significant contributions to cancer immunology and understanding the immune system's role in fighting cancer. He was a key researcher at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center and helped establish the field of tumor immunology.

• Nov. 29 Guillermo O'Donnell

  Renowned Argentine political scientist who made significant contributions to understanding democratic transitions and political institutions in Latin America.

• Nov. 29 Patrice O'Neal

  Renowned American stand-up comedian and actor known for his bold, provocative comedy style. He was a prominent figure in the comedy scene before his untimely death in 2011.