Famous people and celebrities who died on November 8

Welcome to Takemeback.to's page dedicated to remembering the celebrities and famous people who passed away on November 8. On this day, we honor the lives and legacies of notable figures from various fields who left an indelible mark on the world. Explore our list to learn about their remarkable contributions and celebrate their enduring impact.

• 1674 John Milton

  British poet and writer, best known for his 1667 poem "paradise lost." his work is generally considered to be second only to shakespeare.

• 1953 Ivan Alekseyevich Bunin

  Nobel Prize laureate for the strict artistry with which he has carried on the classical Russian traditions in prose writing

• 1953 Ivan Bunin

  LIT - Russian author and poet, nobel prize laureate (b. 1870)

• 1965 Dorothy Kilgallen

  Dorothy Kilgallen was a prominent American journalist, television personality, and panelist on the popular game show 'What's My Line?'. She was known for her investigative reporting and controversial coverage of high-profile events like the JFK assassination.

• 1968 Wendell Corey

  Prominent American film actor of the 1950s, known for his supporting roles in classic Hitchcock thriller Rear Window and Oscar-nominated drama The Country Girl. He was a versatile performer who appeared in numerous Hollywood films during the golden age of cinema.

• 1974 Ivory Joe Hunter

  Influential African American R&B and blues singer-songwriter known for his piano skills and significant contributions to mid-20th century music.

• 1978 Norman Rockwell

  American illustrator known for his portraits depicting american life. norman was the son of a businessman, and his wife. he began drawing at a young age. he had already illustrated children's books by age 17. he was a freelancer and sold his first saturday evening post cover at 22. he would produce many more covers for the highly-read magazine. he …

• 1979 Yvonne de Gaulle

  Wife of Charles de Gaulle, a prominent French political leader. She was a significant figure in French political and social circles during mid-20th century.

• 1983 James Booker

  Influential New Orleans pianist and singer known for his unique style blending jazz, blues, and rhythm and blues, often referred to as the 'Piano Prince of New Orleans'.

• 1986 Beatrice Kay

  Singer/actress (sister sue calvin & the col), dies at the age of 78

• 1990 Anya Seton

  A notable American historical novelist known for her meticulously researched fiction works.

• 1992 Larry Levan

  Influential American DJ and music producer who was pivotal in the development of house music in the 1980s.

• 1998 Jean Marais

  Iconic French actor and artist known for his roles in classic French cinema, particularly in Jean Cocteau's films like 'Beauty and the Beast'. He was a versatile performer who excelled in theater, film, and was also a talented painter and sculptor.

• 1998 Rumer Godden

  Renowned English novelist and children's book author who wrote extensively about India and explored complex themes of cultural identity and personal transformation.

• 1999 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.

• 2002 Jon Elia

  Renowned Pakistani poet, philosopher, and intellectual who significantly contributed to Urdu literature and critical thinking in the 20th century.

• 2005 David Westheimer

  American author and journalist who wrote extensively about military experiences and contributed significantly to war literature.

• 2006 Basil Poledouris

  Renowned Greek-American film composer known for iconic movie soundtracks, including works for 'Conan the Barbarian' and 'RoboCop'.

• 2007 Dulce Saguisag

  Prominent Filipino social worker and politician who served as the 10th Secretary of Social Welfare and Development, making significant contributions to social services in the Philippines.

• 2007 Chad Varah

  Chad Varah was an English Anglican priest who founded the Samaritans, a pioneering suicide prevention helpline, in 1953. He dedicated his life to providing emotional support and counseling to those in distress, revolutionizing mental health support.

• 2009 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.

• 2009 Vitaly Lazarevich Ginzburg

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

• 2010 Emilio Eduardo Massera

  Argentinian naval officer and key figure in the military junta during Argentina's 'Dirty War', known for human rights violations.

• 2010 Quintin Dailey

  Professional basketball player who played in the NBA during the 1980s, primarily with the Chicago Bulls.

• 2011 Heavy D

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

• 2011 Bil Keane

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

• 2012 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.

• 2020 Alex Trebek

  Canadian-American game show host who became an iconic television personality as the long-time host of 'Jeopardy!' from 1984 to 2020, beloved by millions of viewers.