Famous people and celebrities who died on November 22

Welcome to Takemeback.to's page dedicated to remembering the celebrities and famous people who passed away on November 22. 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.

• 1916 Jack London

  Jack London was a prolific American novelist, journalist, and social activist, best known for his adventure novels 'The Call of the Wild' and 'White Fang', which explored themes of survival and nature.

• 1941 Werner Mölders

  Prominent Luftwaffe fighter pilot during World War II, known for his significant aerial combat achievements and tragic death during a military event.

• 1944 Arthur Eddington

  Arthur Eddington was a British astrophysicist who is best known for his work on the theory of relativity and his observations that confirmed Einstein's predictions.

• 1955 Shemp Howard

  American comedian and actor (heart attack). 1895)

• 1963 John F. Kennedy

  35th President of the United States, a pivotal figure in 20th-century American politics who was tragically assassinated in Dallas in 1963. His presidency was marked by significant events like the Cuban Missile Crisis and civil rights movement.

• 1963 John Fitzgerald Kennedy

  John F. Kennedy was the 35th President of the United States, serving from 1961 to 1963. He is renowned for his leadership during the Cuban Missile Crisis and his tragic assassination, which shocked the world.

• 1980 Mae West

  Mae west was an american actress, playwright, and screenwriter known for her bawdy and witty persona, and her iconic roles in films such as 'she done him wrong' and 'i'm no angel'.

• 1981 Andreina Pagnani

  Renowned Italian actress who had a distinguished career in stage, film, and television, particularly known for her comedic performances.

• 1981 Hans Adolf Krebs

  MED - German-english physician and biochemist, nobel prize laureate (b. 1900)

• 1988 Luis Barragan

  Renowned Mexican architect and Pritzker Prize winner, famous for his minimalist and colorful architectural designs that blended modernism with traditional Mexican aesthetics.

• 1989 René Moawad

  Lebanese lawyer and politician who served as the 13th President of Lebanon, tragically assassinated on November 22, 1989, during a critical period in Lebanese political history.

• 1992 Sterling Holloway

  Beloved American voice actor famous for iconic Disney character voices, including Winnie the Pooh and the Cheshire Cat in Alice in Wonderland. He was a prominent voice talent in animation during the mid-20th century.

• 1993 Anthony Burgess

  Anthony Burgess was a renowned English writer, linguist, and composer best known for his dystopian novel 'A Clockwork Orange', which became a landmark work of 20th-century literature and was famously adapted into a film by Stanley Kubrick.

• 1996 María Casares

  Spanish-French actress who was one of the most prominent stars of the French stage, known for her powerful performances and international acclaim. She had a significant career in theater and film, working with renowned directors and establishing herself as a cultural icon.

• 1997 Michael Hutchence

  Lead singer of the rock band INXS, Michael Hutchence was a charismatic and influential musician of the 1980s and 1990s. His tragic death by suicide in a Sydney hotel room shocked the music world and ended the career of one of Australia's most successful rock bands.

• 1997 Joanna Moore

  Actress (bronx hindenburg), dies aged 63

• 2000 Emil Zátopek

  Legendary Czech long-distance runner known as the 'Czech Locomotive', who made Olympic history by winning three gold medals in a single Helsinki Olympics in 1952, including an unprecedented marathon victory.

• 2001 Norman Granz

  Legendary jazz producer who founded Verve Records and managed iconic artists like Ella Fitzgerald and Oscar Peterson, revolutionizing jazz recording and promotion.

• 2001 Mary Kay Ash

  Mary Kay Ash was a pioneering American entrepreneur who founded Mary Kay Cosmetics, revolutionizing direct sales and empowering women in business.

• 2007 Maurice Béjart

  Renowned French choreographer who revolutionized contemporary dance by blending diverse styles and using movement as a powerful medium for artistic and social expression.

• 2010 Frank Fenner

  Frank Fenner was a prominent Australian virologist and microbiologist known for significant contributions to medical science and epidemiology.

• 2011 Lynn Margulis

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

• 2011 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.

• 2013 Georges Lautner

  Georges Lautner was a prominent French film director known for collaborating with screenwriter Michel Audiard and working with famous actors like Alain Delon, Bernard Blier, and Lino Ventura.

• 2015 Salahuddin Quader Chowdhury

  Salahuddin Quader Chowdhury was a prominent Bangladeshi politician who served multiple terms in the national parliament and was a significant figure in the country's political landscape.

• 2015 Kim Young-sam

  Prominent South Korean politician who served as the 7th President of South Korea from 1993 to 1998, playing a crucial role in the country's democratic transition.

• 2017 Dmitri Hvorostovsky

  Dmitri Hvorostovsky was a world-renowned Russian opera singer celebrated for his exceptional baritone voice and performances in major international opera houses.