Famous people and celebrities who died in November 2016

This page is dedicated to commemorating the celebrities and famous people who passed away in November 2016. 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 Kay Starr

  Popular American jazz and pop singer known for hits like 'Wheel of Fortune' and 'Rock and Roll Waltz'.

• Nov. 4 Mansour Pourheidari

  Iranian football player and coach (b. 1946)

• Nov. 7 Leonard Cohen

  Iconic Canadian singer-songwriter, poet, and novelist who became a Buddhist monk, known for his profound lyrical poetry and spiritual journey.

• Nov. 7 Janet Reno

  Janet Reno was a pioneering American attorney who became the first woman Attorney General of the United States, serving from 1993 to 2001. She was known for her groundbreaking work in Miami as a chief prosecutor and her candid disclosure about living with Parkinson's disease.

• Nov. 7 Jimmy Young

  British singer and radio personality (b. 1921)

• Nov. 9 Greg Ballard

  American basketball player and coach (b. 1955)

• Nov. 11 Robert Vaughn

  Robert Vaughn was a renowned American actor best known for his iconic role as Napoleon Solo in the popular spy television series 'The Man from U.N.C.L.E.' He was an accomplished actor with a career spanning several decades in film and television.

• Nov. 12 Mahmoud Abdel Aziz

  Egyptian actor (b. 1946)

• Nov. 12 Lupita Tovar

  Mexican-American actress who had a notable career in both Mexican and Hollywood cinema during the early to mid-20th century. She was particularly known for her work in Spanish-language films during the Golden Age of Mexican cinema.

• Nov. 13 Leon Russel

  Leon Russell was a legendary American musician, pianist, and songwriter who significantly influenced rock, blues, and country music. He was renowned for his distinctive piano style and collaborations with numerous iconic artists like Elton John and Joe Cocker.

• Nov. 14 Gwen Ifill

  Gwen Ifill was a pioneering African American journalist who significantly influenced political reporting, serving as moderator of PBS NewsHour and Washington Week.

• Nov. 15 Mose Allison

  Legendary jazz pianist and singer who uniquely blended blues, jazz, and sardonic humor, influencing generations of musicians with his innovative style.

• Nov. 16 Daniel Prodan

  Romanian football player (b. 1972)

• Nov. 18 Sharon Jones

  Sharon Jones was a renowned American soul and funk singer known for her powerful voice and dynamic performances. She was a key figure in the revival of soul music in the early 2000s with her band Sharon Jones & the Dap-Kings.

• Nov. 18 Denton Cooley

  American surgeon and scientist (b. 1920)

• Nov. 20 Konstantinos Stephanopoulos

  Konstantinos Stephanopoulos was a prominent Greek conservative politician who served as President of Greece from 1995 to 2005, known for his significant contributions to Greek democracy.

• Nov. 20 William Trevor

  Acclaimed Irish novelist and short story writer known for his nuanced and profound explorations of human relationships and social dynamics.

• Nov. 20 Gene Guarilia

  American basketball player (b. 1937)

• Nov. 21 Hassan Sadpara

  Pakistani mountaineer and adventurer (b. 1963)

• Nov. 22 M. Balamuralikrishna

  Indian vocalist and singer (b. 1930)

• Nov. 23 Andrew Sachs

  German-British actor famous for playing Manuel in the iconic British comedy series 'Fawlty Towers'. He was a versatile radio playwright who wrote over a dozen radio plays and had a significant impact on British entertainment.

• Nov. 23 Rita Barberá Nolla

  Spanish politician (b. 1948)

• Nov. 24 Florence Henderson

  Iconic American actress and television star best known for her role as Carol Brady in the groundbreaking family sitcom 'The Brady Bunch'. She was a versatile performer who appeared on Broadway, television, and in various entertainment venues throughout her career.

• Nov. 24 Pauline Oliveros

  Pioneering American composer, accordionist, and electronic music innovator who significantly influenced experimental and avant-garde music in the post-war era.

• Nov. 25 Ron Glass

  Ron Glass was an American actor known for his roles in television series like 'Barney Miller' and 'Firefly'.

• Nov. 25 Fidel Castro

  Cuban revolutionary leader who overthrew the Batista regime and led Cuba as a communist state for nearly five decades. He transformed Cuba's political and social landscape through socialist reforms and maintained a contentious relationship with the United States throughout the Cold War.

• Nov. 26 Fritz Weaver

  Accomplished American stage and screen actor known for his versatile performances in theater, television, and film during the mid-20th century.

• Nov. 28 David Lee

  David Lee was a renowned Nobel Prize-winning physicist who made groundbreaking discoveries in superfluidity, significantly advancing our understanding of quantum mechanics and low-temperature physics.

• Nov. 29 Ruta Šaca-Marjaša

  Latvian lawyer, writer and politician (b. 1927)