Famous people and celebrities who died on November 16

Welcome to Takemeback.to's page dedicated to remembering the celebrities and famous people who passed away on November 16. 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.

• 1885 Louis Riel

  American visionary, christian prophet, and humanitarian dedicated to the cause for people of mixed blood, indians, and settlers (metis). while he was eager to receive praise for his efforts he also felt a bit of political intrigue and visionary euphoria. he used armed force in support of the claims made by the metis regarding land rights to fight against canadian …

• 1934 Alice Liddell

  The young girl who inspired the character of Alice in Lewis Carroll's classic novel 'Alice's Adventures in Wonderland'.

• 1950 Bob Smith

  Pioneering physician who co-founded Alcoholics Anonymous, a groundbreaking organization helping millions overcome alcohol addiction.

• 1957 Cora Witherspoon

  Actress (quality street bank dick), dies in 67

• 1960 Clark Gable

  Legendary Hollywood actor known as 'the king of Hollywood', Clark Gable was a prominent male star who won an Oscar for 'It Happened One Night' and famously played Rhett Butler in 'Gone with the Wind'. His career spanned from Broadway to iconic film roles in the 1930s and 1940s.

• 1971 Edie Sedgwick

  Iconic Andy Warhol superstar and underground fashion icon of the 1960s, known for her striking appearance and tumultuous lifestyle. She was a central figure in Warhol's Factory scene and appeared in multiple avant-garde films. Her tragic life was marked by substance abuse and early death at age 28.

• 1973 Alan Watts

  Influential British philosopher, writer, and speaker who popularized Eastern philosophy in the West, particularly Zen Buddhism, Taoism, and Vedanta. He authored numerous books and gave influential lectures bridging Eastern spiritual concepts with Western understanding.

• 1978 Claude Dauphin

  French actor who appeared in over 130 films between 1930 and 1978, with Jean Nohain as his brother. He was married three times and had three children, ultimately passing away from intestinal obstruction.

• 1980 Imogen Hassall

  Imogen Hassall was a British actress known for her roles in 'Carry On' comedy films, earning her the nickname 'Countess of Cleavage'. She was a notable figure in British entertainment during the 1960s and 1970s.

• 1993 Achille Zavatta

  Tunisia-born French clown who was a prominent performer in the mid-20th century circus world.

• 1997 Georges Marchais

  Prominent French communist politician who led the French Communist Party for over two decades, significantly influencing French political landscape during the Cold War era.

• 1997 George Petrie

  Actor best known for his role in 'The Honeymooners', who passed away in 1997 at the age of 85.

• 1999 Daniel Nathans

  MED - American microbiologist and academic, nobel prize laureate (d. 1999)

• 2000 Hosea Williams

  Prominent civil rights activist who worked closely with Martin Luther King Jr. and played a significant role in the Civil Rights Movement of the 1960s.

• 2001 Tommy Flanagan

  Scottish actor renowned for his distinctive gravelly voice and memorable roles in critically acclaimed films like Gladiator and the TV series Sons of Anarchy. He was a versatile character actor with a long and respected career in film and television.

• 2005 Henry Taube

  Renowned Canadian-American chemist who won the Nobel Prize in Chemistry in 1983 for his work on electron transfer mechanisms in metal complexes, making significant contributions to inorganic and physical chemistry.

• 2005 Ralph Edwards

  Ralph Edwards was a pioneering American radio and television host known for creating and hosting the popular show 'This Is Your Life'. He was a significant figure in early television entertainment, transforming personal storytelling into a compelling broadcast format.

• 2006 Milton Friedman

  ECO - American economist and academic, nobel prize laureate (d. 2006)

• 2008 Reg Varney

  English actor and comedian best known for his role in the popular sitcom 'On the Buses'.

• 2009 Edward Woodward

  Renowned English actor and singer known for his versatile performances in film, television, and theater, including the iconic role in 'The Equalizer' TV series.

• 2010 Britton Chance

  Renowned American biochemist and biophysicist who made significant contributions to enzyme kinetics and medical diagnostic techniques. He was a professor at the University of Pennsylvania and received numerous scientific awards for his groundbreaking research.

• 2012 John Chapman

  John chapman, also known as johnny appleseed, was an american pioneer nurseryman who introduced apple trees to large parts of pennsylvania, ohio, indiana, and illinois.

• 2012 Patrick Edlinger

  Legendary French free solo rock climber known as the 'Spiderman of rock climbing'. He revolutionized free climbing in the 1980s and was renowned for his daring and minimalist climbing style.

• 2013 Louis D. Rubin

  Louis D. Rubin Jr. was a prominent American literary scholar, author, critic, and professor who significantly contributed to Southern literature studies and founded Algonquin Books.

• 2015 David Canary

  American actor best known for his roles in television series, particularly in the long-running western drama 'Bonanza' and soap opera 'All My Children'.

• 2017 Ann Wedgeworth

  Accomplished American actress known for her roles in television series like Three's Company and Evening Shade, who won a Tony Award in 1978 for her performance in Chapter Two.

• 2018 William Goldman

  Renowned screenwriter and novelist who won Academy Awards for 'Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid' and 'All the President's Men'. He was also famous for writing the screenplay of 'The Princess Bride', a beloved cult classic.

• 2019 Terry O'Neill

  Celebrated British photographer renowned for capturing iconic images of celebrities and musicians, significantly influencing 20th-century photographic portraiture.