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Famous people and celebrities who died in November 1981

This page is dedicated to commemorating the celebrities and famous people who passed away in November 1981. 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

  • Wally Wood
    Nov. 2 Wally Wood

    Renowned American comic book artist and illustrator, famous for his work with EC Comics and MAD Magazine, who significantly influenced the...

  • Alfredo Vittorio Reichlin
    Nov. 2 Alfredo Vittorio Reichlin
  • Luigi Ricci
    Nov. 4 Luigi Ricci
  • Mauritz Sandberg
    Nov. 4 Mauritz Sandberg
  • Rangjung Rigpe Dorje
    Nov. 5 Rangjung Rigpe Dorje

    16th karmapa, tibetan spiritual leader (b. 1924).

  • Pietro Barocelli
    Nov. 5 Pietro Barocelli
  • Stanisław Mazur
    Nov. 5 Stanisław Mazur
  • Will Durant
    Nov. 7 Will Durant

    American historian and philosopher (b. 1885).

  • Abel Gance
    Nov. 10 Abel Gance

    French director, producer, writer, and actor.

  • William Holden
    Nov. 12 William Holden

    William Holden was an acclaimed American actor, best known for his roles in classic films such as 'Sunset Boulevard,' 'Stalag 17,' and 'The Bridge on the River Kwai.' Over a career spanning four decades, Holden became one of Hollywood's most popular and respected leading men, winning an Academy Award for Best Actor. [bio]

  • Enid Markey
    Nov. 15 Enid Markey

    Actress (foolish mothers civilization), dies in 85.

  • Steve Macko
    Nov. 15 Steve Macko

    American baseball player and coach (b. 1954).

  • Alfredo De Laurentiis
    Nov. 20 Alfredo De Laurentiis
  • Hans Adolf Krebs
    Nov. 22 Hans Adolf Krebs

    German-english physician and biochemist, nobel prize laureate (b. 1900).

  • Andreina Pagnani
    Nov. 22 Andreina Pagnani

    Renowned Italian actress who had a distinguished career in stage, film, and television, particularly known for her comedic performances.

  • Giuseppe Magliolo
    Nov. 24 Giuseppe Magliolo
  • Jack Albertson
    Nov. 25 Jack Albertson

    Jack Albertson was an American actor, comedian, dancer, and singer known for his versatile performances in film, television, and stage throughout the mid-20th century. He is best remembered for winning both an Academy Award and a Tony Award, and for his lovable portrayal of Grandpa Joe in the classic film 'Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory.' [bio]

  • Max Euwe
    Nov. 26 Max Euwe

    Max Euwe was a prominent Dutch chess grandmaster who became World Chess Champion in 1935, defeating Alexander Alekhine.

  • Pete DePaolo
    Nov. 26 Pete DePaolo

    American race car driver (b. 1898).

  • José Luis Benlliure López de Arana
    Nov. 26 José Luis Benlliure López de Arana
  • Regino Sáinz de la Maza
    Nov. 26 Regino Sáinz de la Maza
  • Lotte Lenya
    Nov. 27 Lotte Lenya

    Austrian actress, singer, and diseuse.

  • Cláudio Coutinho
    Nov. 27 Cláudio Coutinho
  • Natalie Wood
    Nov. 29 Natalie Wood

    Natalie Wood was a prominent American actress who achieved success as a child, teenage, and adult performer. She is best known for her roles in classic films such as 'Rebel Without a Cause,' 'West Side Story,' and 'Splendor in the Grass.' Her career spanned over four decades until her untimely and controversial death in 1981. [bio]

  • Thomas Humphrey Marshall
    Nov. 29 Thomas Humphrey Marshall
  • Jack Cameron
    Nov. 29 Jack Cameron