Famous people and celebrities who died on November 28

Welcome to Takemeback.to's page dedicated to remembering the celebrities and famous people who passed away on November 28. 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.

• 1680 Athanasius Kircher

  German jesuit scholar and polymath, who published over 40 major works in the areas of oriental studies, geology and medicine. his wide-ranging interests have been compared with leonardo da vinci and kircher was awarded the title "master of a hundred arts". in recent decades, there has been a resurgence in interest in kircher within the scholarly community.

• 1934 Everett Ruess

  An enigmatic American artist and adventurer who mysteriously disappeared in the Utah wilderness at age 20, becoming a legendary figure in exploration and romantic wanderlust.

• 1947 Philippe Leclerc de Hauteclocque

  Philippe Leclerc de Hauteclocque was a prominent French military leader during World War II, renowned for his crucial role in the liberation of Paris and his resistance against Nazi occupation.

• 1947 Jacques-Philippe Leclerc

  Jacques-Philippe Leclerc was a distinguished French military officer who served with valor in Morocco and during World War II, ultimately becoming a Marshal of France.

• 1954 Enrico Fermi

  PHY - Italian-american physicist and academic, nobel prize laureate (d. 1954)

• 1960 Richard Wright

  Richard Wright was a founding member and keyboardist of the legendary rock band Pink Floyd, contributing significantly to their unique sound and musical innovation. He was a crucial part of the band's creative process from their early psychedelic days through their most successful albums.

• 1976 Rosalind Russell

  Renowned Hollywood actress of the Golden Age, famous for her sophisticated comedic roles and memorable performances in classic films like 'Picnic' and 'Auntie Mame'.

• 1985 Fernand Braudel

  Renowned French historian and key figure of the Annales School, who revolutionized historical research by emphasizing long-term social history and economic structures over traditional political narratives.

• 1992 Sidney Nolan

  Prominent Australian artist celebrated for his innovative landscape paintings and iconic Ned Kelly series, which revolutionized Australian art in the 20th century.

• 1993 Kenneth Connor

  Kenneth Connor was a prominent English comedian and actor, best known for his roles in the classic 'Carry On' film series. He was a key figure in British comedy during the mid-20th century, appearing in numerous comedic films.

• 1993 Garry Moore

  Garry Moore was a popular American television personality and game show host who was prominent in the mid-20th century entertainment industry. He was best known for hosting shows like 'I've Got a Secret' and 'To Tell the Truth'.

• 1994 Jeffrey Dahmer

  Jeffrey Dahmer was a notorious American serial killer who murdered and dismembered 17 men and boys between 1978 and 1991. His gruesome crimes shocked the nation and led to his eventual arrest and conviction.

• 1997 Georges Marchal

  French actor and member of the Comédie-Française, who performed extensively in theater between 1941-1948 before transitioning to film roles.

• 2001 William Reid

  Scottish singer-songwriter and guitarist, founding member of the influential alternative rock band The Jesus and Mary Chain.

• 2005 Marc Lawrence

  Marc Lawrence was a prolific American character actor known for playing tough, menacing roles in numerous films during Hollywood's golden era. He specialized in portraying gangsters and criminals, appearing in over 100 movies between the 1930s and 1950s. His distinctive screen presence made him a memorable figure in classic cinema.

• 2006 Lyubov Polishchuk

  Russian actress (born 1949).

• 2008 Sandeep Unnikrishnan

  Indian soldier who was martyred during the 2008 Mumbai terrorist attacks, remembered as a national hero.

• 2009 Gilles Carle

  Prominent Canadian film director and screenwriter who made significant contributions to Quebec cinema. Known for his distinctive storytelling and influential works in Canadian film industry.

• 2010 Leslie Nielsen

  Canadian-American comedy actor famous for his deadpan humor in iconic parody films like 'Airplane!' and 'Police Squad'. He transformed his earlier serious acting career into a legendary comedic persona in the 1980s. Nielsen received a star on Hollywood's Walk of Fame, cementing his status as a comedy legend.

• 2010 Samuel Cohen

  Renowned physicist who played a critical role in developing the neutron bomb, a controversial tactical nuclear weapon designed to minimize physical infrastructure damage while maximizing radiation effects.

• 2011 Lloyd J. Old

  Lloyd J. Old was a pioneering American immunologist who made significant contributions to cancer immunology and understanding the immune system's role in fighting cancer. He was a key researcher at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center and helped establish the field of tumor immunology.

• 2012 Zig Ziglar

  Renowned American motivational speaker, salesman, author, and corporate trainer who significantly influenced the self-help and business motivation industry.

• 2013 Mitja Ribičič

  Prominent Slovenian communist politician who served as the 25th Prime Minister of Yugoslavia from 1969 to 1974, playing a significant role in the country's political landscape.

• 2014 Chespirito

  Famous Mexican comedian, actor, writer, and director known professionally as 'Chespirito', creator of iconic Latin American comedy characters like El Chavo del Ocho and El Chapulín Colorado.

• 2016 David Lee

  David Lee was a renowned Nobel Prize-winning physicist who made groundbreaking discoveries in superfluidity, significantly advancing our understanding of quantum mechanics and low-temperature physics.

• 2020 David Prowse

  Famous British actor best known for physically portraying Darth Vader in the original Star Wars trilogy, and also recognized as the Green Cross Code Man in UK road safety campaigns.

• 2021 Virgil Abloh

  Groundbreaking African American fashion designer who revolutionized streetwear and luxury fashion as the artistic director of Louis Vuitton's menswear and founder of Off-White.

• 2023 Charlie Munger

  Legendary investor, business partner of Warren Buffett, and vice chairman of Berkshire Hathaway who significantly influenced modern investment philosophy.