Famous people and celebrities who died on November 5

Welcome to Takemeback.to's page dedicated to remembering the celebrities and famous people who passed away on November 5. 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.

• 1933 Texas Guinan

  American actress, musician, and saloonkeeper (born 1884).

• 1944 Alexis Carrel

  MED - French surgeon and biologist, nobel prize laureate (b. 1873)

• 1956 Art Tatum

  Art Tatum was a legendary jazz pianist renowned for his extraordinary technical skill and innovative improvisational style. He was a pivotal figure in the development of jazz piano, particularly in the stride and bebop traditions. Despite visual impairment, he became one of the most influential pianists of the 20th century.

• 1975 Lionel Trilling

  Prominent American literary critic and professor at Columbia University, known for his influential work in literary criticism and cultural analysis.

• 1975 Edward Lawrie Tatum

  MED - American geneticist and academic, nobel prize laureate (b. 1909)

• 1976 Willi Hennig

  Renowned German biologist and zoologist who founded phylogenetic systematics, a fundamental approach to biological classification and evolutionary relationships.

• 1977 Guy Lombardo

  Famous Canadian big band leader and musician known for his New Year's Eve performances and popularizing 'Auld Lang Syne'. His band, 'The Royal Canadians', was a pioneering musical group in the swing and dance music era of the 1930s and 1940s.

• 1979 Al Capp

  Al Capp was a renowned American cartoonist famous for creating the satirical comic strip Li'l Abner, which ran from 1934 to 1977. His work was known for its sharp social commentary and unique artistic style.

• 1982 Jacques Tati

  A pioneering French filmmaker known for his innovative visual comedy and satirical style, Tati revolutionized cinema with films like 'Playtime' and 'Mon Oncle'. His unique comedic approach blended physical humor with social commentary.

• 1987 Eamonn Andrews

  Renowned Irish television and radio presenter famous for hosting 'This is Your Life' and 'What's My Line', with a background as an amateur boxing champion.

• 1989 Vladimir Horowitz

  Vladimir Horowitz was a world-renowned classical pianist of Ukrainian-Jewish origin, considered one of the greatest pianists of the 20th century. He was famous for his extraordinary technical skill and emotional interpretations of classical and romantic piano works. Horowitz was particularly celebrated for his performances of Chopin, Rachmaninoff, and Scarlatti compositions.

• 1991 Fred MacMurray

  Renowned American actor famous for TV series 'My Three Sons' and classic films like 'Double Indemnity'. Successful in both comedy and dramatic roles during Hollywood's golden age.

• 1991 Robert Maxwell

  Robert Maxwell was a controversial Czechoslovakian-British media mogul and businessman who owned multiple international corporations, including the Berlitz publishing house.

• 1997 Isaiah Berlin

  Isaiah Berlin was a renowned British philosopher and intellectual historian who significantly influenced modern political theory through his exploration of liberalism, individual freedom, and the complexity of human values.

• 1998 Wyatt Walker

  Prominent civil rights activist who worked closely with Martin Luther King Jr. as a key leader in the Southern Christian Leadership Conference during the critical years of the Civil Rights Movement.

• 1999 Colin Rowe

  Renowned architectural historian and theorist who significantly influenced modern architectural thinking through his critical writings and academic work.

• 2001 Roy Boulting

  Roy Boulting was an accomplished English film director, producer, and screenwriter who worked alongside his twin brother John in the British film industry.

• 2001 Milton William Cooper

  Controversial American conspiracy theorist, radio host, and author known for his influential work on UFO and government conspiracy theories.

• 2003 Bobby Hatfield

  Bobby Hatfield was a legendary American singer, best known as one half of the iconic duo The Righteous Brothers. He and Bill Medley revolutionized blue-eyed soul music in the 1960s, with their most famous hit being the timeless "Unchained Melody".

• 2005 John Fowles

  Renowned English novelist known for postmodern literary works like 'The French Lieutenant's Woman' and 'The Magus', exploring complex psychological themes.

• 2006 Bulent Ecevit

  Prominent Turkish politician who served multiple terms as Prime Minister, known for his intellectual background and significant role in Turkish political history.

• 2010 Jill Clayburgh

  Acclaimed American actress who was a prominent figure in 1970s and 1980s cinema, known for her nuanced performances in feminist-themed films like 'An Unmarried Woman' and 'Starting Over', for which she received Academy Award nominations.

• 2012 Olympe Bradna

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

• 2012 Elliott Carter

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

• 2014 Manitas de Plata

  Manitas de Plata was a renowned French flamenco guitarist who significantly popularized gypsy and flamenco music in the mid-20th century. He was a key figure in bringing traditional Spanish guitar styles to international audiences. His passionate and authentic performances made him a legendary musician.

• 2019 Ernest J. Gaines

  Acclaimed African American novelist known for powerful works exploring the African American experience in Louisiana, including 'The Autobiography of Miss Jane Pittman'.

• 2020 Geoffrey Palmer

  Renowned British actor known for his comedic roles in television series like 'As Time Goes By' and 'Blackadder'. He was a beloved figure in British entertainment with a distinguished acting career spanning several decades.

• 2022 Aaron Carter

  Aaron Carter was a popular American pop singer who gained massive fame as a teen idol in the late 1990s and early 2000s, known for his hit songs and being the younger brother of Nick Carter from the Backstreet Boys.