Famous people and celebrities who died on November 10

Welcome to Takemeback.to's page dedicated to remembering the celebrities and famous people who passed away on November 10. 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.

• 1891 Arthur Rimbaud

  French poet who wrote some of the most extraordinary poems in french. he wrote his works between 15 and 21 years old, when he decided to travel extensively.

• 1938 Mustafa Kemal Atatürk

  Founder of the Republic of Turkey and a key figure in modernizing the country.

• 1982 Leonid Brezhnev

  Prominent Soviet leader who served as General Secretary of the Communist Party and head of state from 1964 to 1982, symbolizing the era of Soviet stagnation and Cold War tensions.

• 1982 Elio Petri

  Renowned Italian film director and screenwriter known for politically charged cinema exploring social issues and class struggle.

• 1986 Gordon Richards

  Legendary British jockey who holds the record for most wins in a single season, dominating horse racing in the early to mid-20th century.

• 1991 William Afflis

  Professional wrestler and football player, better known by his ring name Dick the Bruiser, who was a prominent figure in wrestling during the 1950s and 1960s.

• 1992 Chuck Connors

  Famous American actor and former professional baseball player best known for his starring role in the TV series 'The Rifleman'.

• 1994 Carmen McRae

  Carmen McRae was a renowned American jazz singer celebrated for her unique vocal interpretation and sophisticated improvisational style, influencing generations of jazz musicians.

• 1994 Kuvempu

  Kuvempu was a renowned Kannada poet, playwright, novelist, and social reformer who significantly influenced modern Kannada literature. He was awarded the Jnanpith Award, India's highest literary honor, and is considered a cultural icon in Karnataka. His works often explored themes of humanism, social justice, and cultural identity.

• 1995 Ken Saro-Wiwa

  Nigerian writer and environmental activist who was executed for his advocacy against environmental destruction by oil companies in the Niger Delta region.

• 1997 Tommy Tedesco

  Highly respected session guitarist known as a key member of the legendary Wrecking Crew, a group of studio musicians who played on countless hit records in the 1960s and 1970s.

• 2000 Jacques Chaban-Delmas

  Prominent French politician who served as Prime Minister of France from 1969 to 1972. He was a significant political figure during the Fifth Republic and known for his diverse interests including sports like tennis and rugby.

• 2001 Ken Kesey

  Ken Kesey was an influential American novelist and countercultural figure best known for his novel 'One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest', which became a landmark film. He was a key figure in the 1960s counterculture movement and a member of the influential Merry Pranksters.

• 2006 Jack Palance

  Jack Palance was a renowned American actor famous for his intense performances in Western films and his Oscar-winning role in 'City Slickers'. He was known for his distinctive rugged looks and powerful screen presence.

• 2006 Diana Coupland

  British comedic actress known for her roles in television sitcoms during the mid-20th century.

• 2006 Gerald Levert

  Renowned R&B singer and songwriter who was a prominent figure in the music industry, known for his powerful vocals and hit songs with the group LeVert and as a solo artist.

• 2006 Jack Williamson

  Jack Williamson was a pioneering science fiction author who significantly contributed to the academic legitimacy of sci-fi literature. He published over 50 books, received a PhD, and was awarded the Hugo Award in 1985. His autobiography 'Wonder's Child' and comic strip 'Beyond Mars' further cemented his legacy in the genre.

• 2007 Laraine Day

  Prominent Hollywood actress known for her roles in film noir and classic movies during the 1930s and 1940s, including notable performances in Alfred Hitchcock's films.

• 2007 Norman Mailer

  Pulitzer Prize-winning author known for groundbreaking works like 'The Naked and the Dead' and pioneering the New Journalism movement. He was a controversial literary figure who significantly influenced American literature in the 20th century.

• 2008 Miriam Makeba

  Legendary South African singer and anti-apartheid activist known as 'Mama Africa', who used her music to fight racial oppression and became an international symbol of resistance.

• 2008 Kiyosi Itô

  Renowned Japanese mathematician who made significant contributions to probability theory and stochastic processes, particularly the Itô calculus.

• 2008 Arthur Shawcross

  Notorious serial killer from New York who murdered 13 prostitutes, with a traumatic childhood marked by abuse and psychological challenges.

• 2009 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.

• 2010 Dino De Laurentiis

  Legendary Italian-American film producer who significantly influenced international cinema from the 1950s to 2000s. He produced numerous critically acclaimed and commercially successful films across multiple genres and countries. His collaborations with renowned directors helped shape post-war Italian cinema and Hollywood productions.

• 2015 Helmut Schmidt

  Prominent German social democratic politician who served as Chancellor of West Germany from 1974 to 1982, known for his significant economic and financial policies during the post-war economic recovery period.

• 2015 André Glucksmann

  Prominent French philosopher and political writer known for his critical stance on totalitarianism and advocacy for human rights. He was a key figure in the New Philosophy movement that challenged Marxist ideology in the late 20th century.

• 2015 Allen Toussaint

  Legendary American singer-songwriter, pianist, and record producer who significantly influenced New Orleans R&B and rock music. He was a pivotal figure in the development of popular music in the 20th century.

• 2022 Kevin Conroy

  Legendary voice actor best known for portraying Batman in animated series and video games, defining the character's voice for generations.