Famous people and celebrities who died in November 1999

This page is dedicated to commemorating the celebrities and famous people who passed away in November 1999. 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. 1 Walter Payton

  NFL Hall of Fame running back for the Chicago Bears, widely considered one of the greatest players in football history.

• Nov. 1 Theodore Hall

  American physicist and spy (b. 1925).

• Nov. 3 Ian Bannen

  Ian Bannen was a distinguished Scottish actor renowned for his extensive career on stage and screen, spanning from the 1950s until his death. He was recognized for his versatile performances in both dramatic and comedic roles and received numerous accolades including an Academy Award nomination. [bio]

• Nov. 4 Daisy Bates

  Daisy Bates was a prominent civil rights activist who played a crucial role in the desegregation of Arkansas schools during the 1950s and...

• Nov. 4 Malcolm Marshall

  Legendary West Indies cricketer from Barbados, renowned for his exceptional bowling skills and significant contributions to cricket.

• Nov. 5 Colin Rowe

  Renowned architectural historian and theorist who significantly influenced modern architectural thinking through his critical writings and...

• Nov. 5 James Goldstone

  American director and screenwriter (b. 1931).

• Nov. 8 Lester Bowie

  Groundbreaking jazz trumpeter who revolutionized avant-garde and free jazz through his innovative approach with the Art Ensemble of Chicago.

• Nov. 8 Leon Štukelj

  Slovenian gymnast and judge (b. 1898).

• Nov. 9 Mabel King

  Mabel King was an accomplished African American actress and singer known for her roles in television sitcoms, particularly in 'What's...

• Nov. 11 Jacobo Timerman

  Prominent Argentine journalist, human rights activist, and author who was imprisoned and tortured during Argentina's military dictatorship,...

• Nov. 11 Mary Kay Bergman

  Talented American voice actress known for her versatile voice work in animation and comedy, who tragically passed away in 1999.

• Nov. 13 Donald Mills

  Donald Mills was a member of the famous Mills Brothers, an iconic African American vocal group that revolutionized popular music from the...

• Nov. 16 Daniel Nathans

  American microbiologist and academic, nobel prize laureate (d. 1999).

• Nov. 18 Paul Bowles

  Renowned American writer, composer, and translator known for his works exploring North African culture and modernist literature.

• Nov. 19 Alexander Liberman

  Influential Russian-American artist, photographer, and editorial director of Vogue and Condé Nast Publications.

• Nov. 20 Amintore Fanfani

  Prominent Italian Christian Democrat politician who served multiple times as Prime Minister of Italy and was a key figure in post-World War...

• Nov. 21 Quentin Crisp

  Quentin Crisp was an English writer, raconteur, and actor, best known for his memoir 'The Naked Civil Servant', which recounted his experiences as a flamboyantly effeminate gay man in mid-20th-century England. His wit and distinctive personality made him a public figure and an icon in the LGBTQ+ community. [bio]

• Nov. 25 Valentín Campa

  Mexican union leader and politician (b. 1904).

• Nov. 27 Alain Peyrefitte

  French politician, scholar, and close confidant of Charles de Gaulle who served in diplomatic roles across multiple European countries...

• Nov. 27 Yasuhiro Kojima

  Japanese-American professional wrestler and manager who was active in the wrestling industry during the late 20th century.

• Nov. 27 Elizabeth Gray Vining

  American author and librarian (b. 1902).

• Nov. 29 Gene Rayburn

  Gene Rayburn was a popular American radio and television personality, best known for hosting the game show 'Match Game.' With a broadcasting career spanning several decades, he became one of the most recognizable faces of daytime television in the 1970s. [bio]

• Nov. 29 John Berry

  Prominent American-French film director, actor, producer, and screenwriter known for his significant contributions to cinema during the...

• Nov. 29 Germán Arciniegas

  Colombian historian, author and journalist (b. 1900).

• Nov. 30 Charlie Byrd

  Charlie Byrd was an American jazz guitarist known for his innovative approach to Brazilian and classical guitar styles.