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Famous people and celebrities who died in November 1987

This page is dedicated to commemorating the celebrities and famous people who passed away in November 1987. 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

  • René Lévesque
    Nov. 1 René Lévesque

    René Lévesque was a prominent Canadian politician and journalist who served as the 23rd Premier of Quebec, known for his significant role in...

  • Aldo Bozzi
    Nov. 1 Aldo Bozzi
  • Hal Crisler
    Nov. 2 Hal Crisler
  • Mary Shane
    Nov. 3 Mary Shane

    American sportscaster and educator (b. 1945).

  • André Roussin
    Nov. 3 André Roussin
  • Liang Shih-chiu
    Nov. 3 Liang Shih-chiu
  • Raphael Soyer
    Nov. 4 Raphael Soyer

    A Russian-American painter known for his realistic depictions of urban life and the human figure.

  • Paulin Soumanou Vieyra
    Nov. 4 Paulin Soumanou Vieyra
  • Eamonn Andrews
    Nov. 5 Eamonn Andrews

    Renowned Irish television and radio presenter famous for hosting 'This is Your Life' and 'What's My Line', with a background as an amateur...

  • Georges Franju
    Nov. 5 Georges Franju
  • Zohar Argov
    Nov. 6 Zohar Argov

    Zohar Argov was a legendary Israeli singer who significantly influenced Mediterranean and Mizrahi music, known for his powerful voice and...

  • Arne Borg
    Nov. 7 Arne Borg
  • Noor Hossain
    Nov. 10 Noor Hossain

    Bangladeshi activist (b. 1961).

  • Jim Brewer
    Nov. 16 Jim Brewer

    American baseball player and coach who played professionally in the mid-20th century.

  • Paul Derringer
    Nov. 17 Paul Derringer

    Paul Derringer was a prominent Major League Baseball pitcher who played primarily for the Cincinnati Reds and St. Louis Cardinals during the...

  • Jacques Anquetil
    Nov. 18 Jacques Anquetil

    Legendary French cyclist who dominated the Tour de France, winning the prestigious race five times in the late 1950s and early 1960s.

  • Lee Byung-chul
    Nov. 19 Lee Byung-chul
  • Jim Folsom
    Nov. 21 Jim Folsom

    American politician and 42nd governor of alabama (b. 1908).

  • Jehane Benoît
    Nov. 24 Jehane Benoît

    Canadian journalist and author (d. 1987).

  • Harold Washington
    Nov. 25 Harold Washington

    Pioneering African American politician who became Chicago's first Black mayor in 1983, overcoming significant political and racial...

  • Peter Hujar
    Nov. 26 Peter Hujar

    Peter Hujar was a significant American photographer known for his influential black and white portraits in the New York art scene,...

  • J. P. Guilford
    Nov. 26 J. P. Guilford

    American psychologist and academic (b. 1897).

  • Thomas George Lanphier
    Nov. 26 Thomas George Lanphier

    Jr.

  • Duncan Sandys
    Nov. 26 Duncan Sandys
  • Choh Hao Li
    Nov. 28 Choh Hao Li

    Chinese-american biologist and chemist (b. 1913).

  • Giuseppe Gabrielli
    Nov. 29 Giuseppe Gabrielli
  • Simon Carmiggelt
    Nov. 30 Simon Carmiggelt

    Renowned Dutch journalist, writer, and humorist known for his witty columns, lyrical works, and children's literature.