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Famous people and celebrities who died in November 1974

This page is dedicated to commemorating the celebrities and famous people who passed away in November 1974. This month marked the loss of influential and beloved figures whose contributions spanned various fields and touched many lives. Explore our detailed list to remember and celebrate their enduring legacies and the remarkable impact they had on the world

  • Eric Linklater
    Nov. 7 Eric Linklater

    Welsh-scottish author and academic (b. 1899).

  • Rodolfo Acosta
    Nov. 7 Rodolfo Acosta
  • Ivory Joe Hunter
    Nov. 8 Ivory Joe Hunter

    Influential African American R&B and blues singer-songwriter known for his piano skills and significant contributions to mid-20th century...

  • Alfonso Leng
    Nov. 11 Alfonso Leng

    Chilean dentist, composer, and academic (b. 1894).

  • Vittorio De Sica
    Nov. 13 Vittorio De Sica

    Renowned Italian film director, actor, and screenwriter who was a key figure in the Neorealist cinema movement.

  • Karen Silkwood
    Nov. 13 Karen Silkwood

    American labor union activist and nuclear technician who became famous for exposing safety violations at the Kerr-McGee plutonium plant,...

  • Johnny Mack Brown
    Nov. 14 Johnny Mack Brown

    Versatile American actor and former football player who successfully transitioned from sports to Hollywood, appearing in numerous Western...

  • Aud Egede-Nissen
    Nov. 15 Aud Egede-Nissen

    Aud Egede-Nissen was a Norwegian actress who appeared in numerous silent films in the early 20th century.

  • Walther Meissner
    Nov. 16 Walther Meissner

    German physicist (meissner effect), is killed at 91.

  • Clive Brook
    Nov. 17 Clive Brook

    Actor/director (on approval), dead at 87.

  • Louise Fitzhugh
    Nov. 19 Louise Fitzhugh

    Louise Fitzhugh was an influential American children's book author and illustrator, best known for her groundbreaking novel 'Harriet the...

  • John B. Gambling
    Nov. 21 John B. Gambling

    American radio host (b. 1897).

  • Frank Martin
    Nov. 21 Frank Martin

    Swiss-dutch composer and pianist (d. 1974).

  • Cornelius Ryan
    Nov. 23 Cornelius Ryan

    Irish-American journalist and author renowned for his seminal World War II historical works, including 'The Longest Day' and 'A Bridge Too...

  • Aklilu Habte-Wold
    Nov. 23 Aklilu Habte-Wold

    Ethiopian politician, prime minister of ethiopia (b. 1912).

  • Endelkachew Makonnen
    Nov. 23 Endelkachew Makonnen

    Ethiopian politician, prime minister of ethiopia (b. 1927).

  • Abiye Abebe
    Nov. 23 Abiye Abebe

    Ethiopian general and politician (b. 1918).

  • Aman Andom
    Nov. 23 Aman Andom

    Ethiopian general and politician, president of ethiopia (b. 1924).

  • Asrate Kassa
    Nov. 23 Asrate Kassa

    Ethiopian commander (b. 1922).

  • Aman Mikael Andom
    Nov. 23 Aman Mikael Andom
  • Nick Drake
    Nov. 25 Nick Drake

    Influential English folk singer-songwriter known for his introspective and melancholic music.

  • U Thant
    Nov. 25 U Thant

    Burmese diplomat who served as the third Secretary-General of the United Nations from 1961 to 1971, playing a crucial role in international...

  • James J Braddock
    Nov. 29 James J Braddock

    James J. Braddock, nicknamed the 'Cinderella Man', was a legendary heavyweight boxer who overcame the Great Depression to become world...

  • Peng Dehuai
    Nov. 29 Peng Dehuai

    Chinese communist military leader (b. 1898).