Famous people and celebrities who died in November 1998

This page is dedicated to commemorating the celebrities and famous people who passed away in November 1998. 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. 3 Bob Kane

  American comic book artist and writer who co-created Batman with Bill Finger, revolutionizing the superhero genre and popular culture.

• Nov. 5 Wyatt Walker

  Prominent civil rights activist who worked closely with Martin Luther King Jr.

• Nov. 8 Jean Marais

  Jean Marais was a renowned French actor, director, and sculptor, best known for his roles in classic French cinema, especially in films directed by Jean Cocteau. His career spanned several decades from the 1930s to the 1990s, earning him acclaim for his versatility and screen presence. [bio]

• Nov. 8 Rumer Godden

  Renowned English novelist and children's book author who wrote extensively about India and explored complex themes of cultural identity and...

• Nov. 10 Mary Millar

  English actress (b. 1936).

• Nov. 11 Paddy Clancy

  Irish singer and actor (b. 1922).

• Nov. 12 Roy Hollis

  English footballer (b. 1925).

• Nov. 13 Valerie Hobson

  Valerie Hobson was a British actress best known for her roles in classic films such as 'Bride of Frankenstein' (1935), 'Great Expectations' (1946), and 'Kind Hearts and Coronets' (1949). She was a prominent figure in British cinema from the 1930s to the 1950s. [bio]

• Nov. 13 Edwige Feuillère

  Edwige Feuillère was a renowned French stage and film actress, celebrated for her versatility and commanding performances in both classical and modern roles. She had a prolific career spanning from the 1930s to the 1990s and is often considered one of the great leading ladies of French cinema and theatre. [bio]

• Nov. 13 Red Holzman

  Legendary NBA coach who led the New York Knicks to two championships in 1970 and 1973, and was inducted into the Basketball Hall of Fame in...

• Nov. 15 Stokely Carmichael

  A pivotal leader in the Civil Rights Movement, Carmichael was a prominent Black Power activist who coined the term 'Black Power' and...

• Nov. 17 Esther Rolle

  Esther Rolle was an American actress best known for her role as Florida Evans on the television sitcoms 'Maude' and its spin-off 'Good Times.' She was recognized for her portrayals of strong, dignified African-American women on television during the 1970s and 1980s. [bio]

• Nov. 17 Kea Bouman

  Dutch tennis player who was active in the early 20th century, representing the Netherlands in international competitions during the 1920s...

• Nov. 17 Weeb Ewbank
• Nov. 19 Alan J Pakula

  Renowned American film director and producer known for critically acclaimed movies and significant contributions to cinema.

• Nov. 19 Ted Fujita

  Pioneering Japanese-American meteorologist who developed the Fujita scale for rating tornado intensity, significantly advancing our...

• Nov. 20 Roland Alphonso

  Jamaican saxophonist (b. 1931).

• Nov. 20 Galina Starovoytova

  Russian ethnographer and politician (b. 1946).

• Nov. 22 Stu Ungar

  American poker player (born 1953).

• Nov. 25 Flip Wilson

  Flip Wilson was a groundbreaking American comedian and actor, best known for hosting his own popular television variety series, 'The Flip Wilson Show,' in the early 1970s. He was celebrated for his comedic timing, influential characters such as Geraldine Jones, and for being one of the first Black entertainers to achieve mainstream television success. [bio]

• Nov. 26 Jonathan Kwitny

  American journalist and author (b. 1941).

• Nov. 27 Barbara Acklin

  R&B singer-songwriter known for her hit "Love Makes a Woman", active in the music industry during the 1960s and 1970s.

• Nov. 27 Gloria Fuertes

  Spanish poet and author of children's literature (b. 1917).

• Nov. 28 Kerry Wendell Thornley

  American counterculture author and philosopher, co-founder of Discordianism, a satirical religion emphasizing chaos and randomness.

• Nov. 29 Robin Ray

  English broadcaster, actor, and musician (b. 1934).

• Nov. 30 Margaret Walker

  Renowned African American poet and novelist, best known for her groundbreaking poetry collection 'For My People', which explored Black...

• Nov. 30 Janet Lewis

  American novelist and poet (b. 1899).