Famous people and celebrities who died in November 1978

This page is dedicated to commemorating the celebrities and famous people who passed away in November 1978. 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

Nov. 1 Giuseppe Berto
Nov. 6 Harry Bertoia
Harry Bertoia was a renowned Italian-American artist and designer famous for his innovative metal sculptures and iconic wire furniture.
Nov. 6 Heiri Suter
Swiss cyclist (born 1899).
Nov. 7 Gene Tunney
Legendary American professional boxer who was World Heavyweight Champion in the 1920s, known for defeating Jack Dempsey in two famous...
Nov. 7 Jivraj Narayan Mehta
Indian surgeon and politician, 6th chief minister of gujarat (b. 1887).
Nov. 8 Norman Rockwell
Norman Rockwell was a renowned American illustrator best known for his evocative paintings and illustrations depicting American culture and everyday life. His works frequently appeared on the cover of The Saturday Evening Post and became iconic representations of 20th-century Americana. Rockwell's vivid storytelling and attention to character made him one of the most celebrated illustrators in U.S. history. [bio]
Nov. 10 Theo Lingen
Nov. 11 Gaudenzio Bono
Nov. 15 Margaret Mead
A pioneering American cultural anthropologist who revolutionized understanding of human behavior across different societies.
Nov. 16 Claude Dauphin
French actor who appeared in over 130 films between 1930 and 1978, with Jean Nohain as his brother.
Nov. 18 Jim Jones
Jim Jones was an American cult leader, preacher, and founder of the Peoples Temple, a religious organization infamous for the mass murder-suicide in 1978 at Jonestown, Guyana, which resulted in the deaths of over 900 people. [bio]
Nov. 18 Leo Ryan
American politician and educator known for his significant political career and tragic death in 1978.
Nov. 20 Vasilisk Gnedov
Russian soldier and poet (b. 1890).
Nov. 20 Giorgio de Chirico
Set designer and greek-italian painter (d. 1978).
Nov. 26 Frank Rosolino
Renowned jazz trombonist known for his innovative bebop style and significant contributions to the jazz music scene in the mid-20th century.
Nov. 26 Ford Beebe
American director and screenwriter (b. 1888).
Nov. 27 Harvey Milk
Harvey Milk was a pioneering LGBTQ+ rights activist and politician who became the first openly gay elected official in California.
Nov. 27 George Moscone
George Moscone was a progressive American politician who served as mayor of San Francisco from 1975 until his tragic assassination in 1978.
Nov. 27 Joseph Marie Trịnh Như Khuê
Nov. 28 Antonio Vespucio Liberti
Argentinian businessman (b. 1902).
Nov. 28 Carlo Scarpa
Nov. 28 Fernando Peyroteo
Nov. 28 André Morell