Famous people and celebrities who died in November 2012

This page is dedicated to commemorating the celebrities and famous people who passed away in November 2012. 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 Pascual Pérez

  Pascual Pérez was an Argentine boxer who won the gold medal in the flyweight division at the 1948 Summer Olympics, representing his country with distinction.

• Nov. 2 Han Suyin

  Renowned Chinese-Swiss writer and physician who wrote extensively about Asian culture and politics, known for her semi-autobiographical works.

• Nov. 2 Pino Rauti

  Italian journalist, politician, and a significant figure in the Italian neo-fascist movement, who founded the Movimento Sociale Italiano political party.

• Nov. 5 Olympe Bradna

  French-American actress and dancer known for her performances in early 20th-century cinema, bridging European and American entertainment scenes.

• Nov. 5 Elliott Carter

  Influential American composer and music theorist, known for his complex and innovative modern classical compositions.

• Nov. 6 Clive Dunn

  English actor and comedian best known for his role in the popular BBC sitcom 'Dad's Army', where he played the beloved character Lance Corporal Jack Jones.

• Nov. 7 Carmen Basilio

  Carmen Basilio was a renowned Italian-American boxer who held welterweight and middleweight titles, famous for his fierce fighting style and memorable bouts with Sugar Ray Robinson.

• Nov. 8 Lee MacPhail

  Lee MacPhail was a prominent American baseball executive who served as general manager for the New York Yankees and Baltimore Orioles, and later as president of the American League.

• Nov. 9 Sergey Nikolsky

  Renowned Russian mathematician who made significant contributions to mathematical analysis and lived an exceptionally long life, passing away at 107 years old.

• Nov. 11 Joe Egan

  Scottish singer-songwriter, best known as a member of the folk-rock band Stealers Wheel, famous for their hit song 'Stuck in the Middle with You'.

• Nov. 11 Rex Hunt

  British military officer and diplomat who served as Governor of the Falkland Islands from 1980 to 1985, playing a significant role during the Falklands War period.

• Nov. 11 Victor Mees

  Belgian footballer (b. 1927)

• Nov. 12 Daniel Stern

  Renowned American psychologist and social theorist known for significant contributions to psychological research and understanding of human behavior.

• Nov. 12 Sergio Oliva

  Cuban-American bodybuilder known as 'The Myth', who won three consecutive Mr. Olympia titles and was a significant figure in professional bodybuilding.

• Nov. 14 Martin Fay

  Irish traditional musician and fiddler, member of the renowned folk band The Chieftains.

• Nov. 16 John Chapman

  John chapman, also known as johnny appleseed, was an american pioneer nurseryman who introduced apple trees to large parts of pennsylvania, ohio, indiana, and illinois.

• Nov. 16 Patrick Edlinger

  Legendary French free solo rock climber known as the 'Spiderman of rock climbing'. He revolutionized free climbing in the 1980s and was renowned for his daring and minimalist climbing style.

• Nov. 17 Bal Thackeray

  Influential Indian political activist, journalist, and cartoonist who founded the Shiv Sena party and was a prominent figure in Maharashtra's political landscape. He was known for his controversial and polarizing views on regional politics.

• Nov. 19 Warren Rudman

  Prominent Republican Senator from New Hampshire who served from 1980 to 1993, known for his fiscal conservatism and bipartisan approach.

• Nov. 20 Pete La Roca

  Respected jazz drummer who collaborated with notable musicians like Sonny Rollins and was a significant figure in the New York jazz scene.

• Nov. 23 Larry Hagman

  Larry Hagman was a renowned American actor famous for his iconic roles in TV series 'Dallas' as J.R. Ewing and 'I Dream of Jeannie'. He was a charismatic television star who became a pop culture legend in the 1980s.

• Nov. 24 Hector Camacho

  Legendary Puerto Rican boxer who was a world champion in multiple weight classes, known for his dynamic fighting style and significant impact on boxing history.

• Nov. 25 Dinah Sheridan

  Dinah Sheridan was a prominent British actress with a remarkable seven-decade career spanning theatre, television, and film. She began her stage career in 1932 and gained significant popularity through her television series 'Don't Wait Up', which ran from 1983 to 1990.

• Nov. 25 Lars Hörmander

  Renowned Swedish mathematician who made groundbreaking contributions to partial differential equations and mathematical analysis.

• Nov. 26 Joseph Murray

  Joseph Murray was an American plastic surgeon who performed the first successful human kidney transplant and won the Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine in 1990 for his groundbreaking work in organ transplantation.

• Nov. 27 Marvin Miller

  American businessman and union leader (b. 1917)

• Nov. 28 Zig Ziglar

  Renowned American motivational speaker, salesman, author, and corporate trainer who significantly influenced the self-help and business motivation industry.

• Nov. 30 I. K. Gujral

  Prominent Indian politician who served as the 12th Prime Minister of India from 1997 to 1998. He was a key figure in Indian politics and known for his diplomatic skills and commitment to national integration.