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Famous people and celebrities who died in November 1980

This page is dedicated to commemorating the celebrities and famous people who passed away in November 1980. 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

  • Caroline Mytinger
    Nov. 3 Caroline Mytinger

    American painter and author (b. 1897).

  • Elsie MacGill
    Nov. 4 Elsie MacGill

    First female aircraft designer in Canada, known as the 'Queen of the Hurricanes' for her work during World War II.

  • Noel Langley
    Nov. 4 Noel Langley
  • Louis Alter
    Nov. 5 Louis Alter

    Prominent American composer and orchestra leader known for creating the 'Manhattan Serenade', a notable musical work in the early 20th...

  • Steve McQueen
    Nov. 7 Steve McQueen

    Steve McQueen was an American actor regarded as a cultural icon of the 1960s and 1970s. Known for his 'anti-hero' persona, McQueen was one of the highest-paid actors of his era and remains a symbol of cool and rebelliousness in popular culture. [bio]

  • İlhan Erdost
    Nov. 7 İlhan Erdost

    Turkish publisher (b. 1944).

  • Emilio Cigoli
    Nov. 7 Emilio Cigoli
  • Toyen
    Nov. 9 Toyen
  • Alessandro Giuntoli
    Nov. 10 Alessandro Giuntoli
  • Imogen Hassall
    Nov. 16 Imogen Hassall

    Imogen Hassall was a British actress known for her roles in 'Carry On' comedy films, earning her the nickname 'Countess of Cleavage'.

  • Mario Salmi
    Nov. 16 Mario Salmi
  • David Marr
    Nov. 17 David Marr
  • Hans Wetterström
    Nov. 17 Hans Wetterström
  • Conn Smythe
    Nov. 18 Conn Smythe

    Legendary ice hockey player and coach known for his contributions to the Toronto Maple Leafs.

  • John McEwen
    Nov. 20 John McEwen

    Australian lawyer and politician, 18th prime minister of australia (b. 1900).

  • Sara García
    Nov. 21 Sara García

    Mexican actress (d. 1980).

  • Mae West
    Nov. 22 Mae West

    Mae West was an American actress, singer, playwright, and sex symbol known for her bold persona, double entendres, and bawdy comedy. She pushed the boundaries of censorship during the early 20th century, becoming one of the most iconic figures in entertainment history. [bio]

  • Jules Léger
    Nov. 22 Jules Léger

    Canadian journalist and politician who served as the 21st Governor General of Canada from 1974 to 1979.

  • George Raft
    Nov. 24 George Raft

    George Raft was an American film actor and dancer best known for his portrayals of gangsters in crime melodramas of the 1930s and 1940s. He became a major Hollywood star but is also remembered for turning down several landmark film roles. [bio]

  • Herbert Agar
    Nov. 24 Herbert Agar

    American historian and journalist (born 1897).

  • Konrad Wachsmann
    Nov. 26 Konrad Wachsmann
  • F. Burrall Hoffman
    Nov. 27 F. Burrall Hoffman

    American architect, designed the villa vizcaya (b. 1882).

  • Bernard Fergusson
    Nov. 28 Bernard Fergusson
  • Sarah Y. Mason
    Nov. 28 Sarah Y. Mason
  • Mia May
    Nov. 28 Mia May
  • Dorothy Day
    Nov. 29 Dorothy Day

    American journalist and activist, co-founded the catholic worker movement (b. 1897).