Famous people and celebrities who died on November 23

Welcome to Takemeback.to's page dedicated to remembering the celebrities and famous people who passed away on November 23. 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.

• 1937 Jagadish Chandra Bose

  Renowned physicist known for his work in the field of radio and microwave optics.

• 1948 Hack Wilson

  Hack Wilson was a notable American baseball player known for his powerful hitting and significant contributions to the sport during the early 20th century.

• 1973 Sessue Hayakawa

  Sessue hayakawa was a japanese-born actor who achieved fame in american and european cinema during the early 20th century, known for his roles in films such as 'the bridge on the river kwai' and 'the cheat'.

• 1973 Constance Talmadge

  American actress on the silent screen. she was the younger sister to natalie and norma talmadge. her film career began in 1914. she found her strength in comedy and got her big break with the 1916 film "intolerance".

• 1973 Claire Dodd

  Actress (executive, in the navy) dies at 64 after a long battle with illness

• 1974 Cornelius Ryan

  Irish-American journalist and author renowned for his seminal World War II historical works, including 'The Longest Day' and 'A Bridge Too Far'. He was a highly respected war correspondent and military historian who dramatically popularized narrative non-fiction about World War II.

• 1979 Merle Oberon

  Acclaimed Eurasian-American actress of Hollywood's Golden Age, known for her memorable roles in classic films like 'Wuthering Heights' and 'The Private Life of Henry VIII'. She was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Actress and worked closely with legendary actor Laurence Olivier.

• 1983 Waheed Murad

  Legendary Pakistani actor, producer, and screenwriter known as the 'Chocolate Hero' of Pakistani cinema, who significantly influenced the film industry during the 1960s and 1970s.

• 1990 Roald Dahl

  Roald Dahl was a renowned British author and screenwriter who revolutionized children's literature with imaginative and darkly humorous stories that have enchanted generations of readers worldwide.

• 1991 Klaus Kinski

  Klaus Kinski was a legendary German actor renowned for his intense and often volatile performances in art house cinema, particularly in Werner Herzog's iconic films like 'Aguirre, the Wrath of God' and 'Fitzcarraldo'.

• 1992 Roy Acuff

  Roy Acuff was a legendary American country music singer, fiddler, and songwriter who significantly influenced the development of the Grand Ole Opry and country music in the mid-20th century.

• 1995 Louis Malle

  Renowned French film director known for critically acclaimed movies like 'The Lovers', 'Murmur of the Heart', and 'Lacombe, Lucien'. He was twice Oscar-nominated as a screenwriter and made significant contributions to French and American cinema with films such as 'Pretty Baby' and 'Atlantic City'.

• 1996 Idries Shah

  Renowned Afghan-born writer and teacher who popularized Sufi thought in the West, authoring numerous influential books on mysticism and Eastern philosophy.

• 1996 Mohamed Amin

  Influential Kenyan photojournalist who documented African history and was known for his powerful war and humanitarian crisis photography.

• 2002 Roberto Matta

  Roberto Matta was a prominent Chilean-Italian surrealist painter and sculptor, known for his significant contributions to modern art and his influential role in the surrealist movement.

• 2005 Constance Cummings

  Constance Cummings was a prominent American actress known for her versatile performances in film and theater during the mid-20th century, with notable roles in both Hollywood and Broadway productions.

• 2006 Philippe Noiret

  Renowned French actor who starred in over 100 films across a 55-year career, including critically acclaimed movies like 'Cinema Paradiso' and 'Il Postino'. He was celebrated for his versatility in both comedy and dramatic roles, establishing himself as a significant figure in French cinema.

• 2006 Alexander Litvinenko

  Former Russian FSB officer who was famously poisoned with polonium in London in 2006, becoming a symbol of political assassination.

• 2006 Betty Comden

  Renowned American screenwriter and lyricist who collaborated with Adolph Green, creating memorable works for Broadway and Hollywood, including the classic musical 'Singin' in the Rain'.

• 2006 Anita O'Day

  Anita O'Day was a legendary jazz singer known for her distinctive vocal style and remarkable resilience. She overcame significant personal challenges including addiction and emerged as an influential figure in mid-20th century jazz.

• 2007 Joe Kennedy

  Joe Kennedy was a U.S. Representative from Massachusetts who served in Congress, representing the Kennedy family's continued political involvement in Massachusetts politics.

• 2010 Ingrid Pitt

  Polish-born British actress renowned for her roles in horror films, particularly in Hammer Horror productions during the 1960s and 1970s.

• 2010 Nassos Daphnis

  Greek-American abstract artist known for his minimalist paintings and sculptures that explored geometric forms and color relationships.

• 2012 Larry Hagman

  Larry Hagman was a renowned American actor famous for his iconic roles in TV series 'Dallas' as J.R. Ewing and 'I Dream of Jeannie'. He was a charismatic television star who became a pop culture legend in the 1980s.

• 2014 Dorothy Cheney

  Pioneering American tennis player who won the 1938 Australian Championships singles title and remained active in senior tournaments well into her 90s. She was inducted into the Tennis Hall of Fame in 2004, with an impressive record of over 300 senior match victories.

• 2014 Pat Quinn

  Canadian ice hockey player and coach who made significant contributions to the sport, passing away in 2014.

• 2015 Manmeet Bhullar

  Canadian politician who served as a member of the Legislative Assembly of Alberta and tragically died in a vehicle accident. He was known for his community service and political engagement.

• 2015 Douglass North

  ECO - American economist and academic, nobel prize laureate (d. 2015)

• 2016 Andrew Sachs

  German-British actor famous for playing Manuel in the iconic British comedy series 'Fawlty Towers'. He was a versatile radio playwright who wrote over a dozen radio plays and had a significant impact on British entertainment.