Famous people and celebrities who died in November 1990

This page is dedicated to commemorating the celebrities and famous people who passed away in November 1990. 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. 2 Eliot Porter

  Renowned American photographer, chemist, and academic who made significant contributions to landscape and nature photography.

• Nov. 2 William Travilla
• Nov. 3 Mary Martin

  Legendary Broadway actress and singer known for iconic roles in musicals like 'South Pacific', 'Peter Pan', and 'The Sound of Music'.

• Nov. 3 Nusret Fişek

  Prominent Turkish physician and politician who served as Minister of Health, contributing significantly to public health policy in Turkey.

• Nov. 3 Kenan Erim

  Turkish archaeologist and academic (b. 1929).

• Nov. 4 David Stirling
• Nov. 7 Hugh MacLennan

  Renowned Canadian novelist and Rhodes Scholar who won the Governor General's Award five times.

• Nov. 7 Lawrence Durrell

  A renowned British writer and poet, Lawrence Durrell was famous for his 'Alexandria Quartet' and travel writings exploring Mediterranean...

• Nov. 7 Tom Clancy

  Irish singer and actor, (b. 1924).

• Nov. 8 Anya Seton

  A notable American historical novelist known for her meticulously researched fiction works.

• Nov. 11 Yiannis Ritsos

  Renowned Greek poet who was a prominent communist and literary figure, nominated nine times for the Nobel Prize and winner of the Lenin...

• Nov. 11 Alexis Minotis

  Greek actor and director (b. 1900).

• Nov. 11 Sadi Irmak

  Turkish physician and politician, 17th prime minister of turkey (b. 1904).

• Nov. 12 Eve Arden

  Actress (our miss brooks) dies at 82.

• Nov. 16 Ege Bagatur

  Turkish politician (b. 1937).

• Nov. 17 Robert Hofstadter

  American physicist and academic, nobel prize laureate (d. 1990).

• Nov. 18 Beatrice Shilling

  Pioneering British aeronautical engineer who made critical improvements to Rolls-Royce Merlin engines during World War II, enabling British...

• Nov. 19 Sun Li-jen

  Chinese general and politician (b. 1900).

• Nov. 23 Roald Dahl

  Roald Dahl was a celebrated British novelist, short-story writer, poet, screenwriter, and wartime fighter pilot. He is best known for his pioneering work in children's literature, including masterpieces like 'Charlie and the Chocolate Factory,' 'Matilda,' and 'James and the Giant Peach.' His imaginative storytelling, often blending dark humor with fantastical plots, has left a lasting impact on readers of all … [bio]

• Nov. 24 Juan Manuel Bordeu

  Prominent Argentinian race car driver known for his contributions to motorsports in the mid-20th century.

• Nov. 24 Dodie Smith

  Dodie Smith was an English author best known for her novel 'The Hundred and One Dalmatians'.

• Nov. 24 Bülent Arel

  Turkish-american composer and educator (b. 1919).

• Nov. 25 Bill Vukovich

  Legendary Indianapolis 500 race car driver known for his exceptional skill and tragic death during a race.

• Nov. 27 Basilis C. Xanthopoulos

  Greek physicist and academic (b. 1951).

• Nov. 30 Norman Cousins

  Prominent editor of Saturday Review magazine, known for his influential writing and humanistic approach to journalism and health.

• Nov. 30 Fritz Eichenberg

  German-american illustrator and arts educator (b. 1901).