Famous people and celebrities who died in November 2004
This page is dedicated to commemorating the celebrities and famous people who passed away in November 2004. 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
![Mac Dre]()
Nov. 1 Mac DreMac Dre was an influential American rapper from the Bay Area who pioneered the hyphy music movement and founded Thizz Entertainment before...
![Theo van Gogh]()
Nov. 2 Theo van GoghDutch filmmaker tragically assassinated in Amsterdam in 2004, known for his controversial and outspoken work challenging societal norms.
![Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan]()
Nov. 2 Zayed bin Sultan Al NahyanProminent leader who served as the Emir of Abu Dhabi and the first President of the United Arab Emirates, playing a crucial role in the...
![Gerrie Knetemann]()
Nov. 2 Gerrie KnetemannGerrie Knetemann was a prominent Dutch professional cyclist who competed during the 1970s and 1980s.
![Johnny Warren]()
Nov. 6 Johnny WarrenProminent Australian soccer pioneer who significantly influenced football development in Australia, known for his extensive contributions as...
![Fred Dibnah]()
Nov. 6 Fred DibnahRenowned English steeplejack and television personality known for his documentaries about industrial heritage and traditional craftsmanship.
![Howard Keel]()
Nov. 7 Howard KeelHoward Keel was an American actor and singer best known for his rich baritone voice and starring roles in classic movie musicals during the 1950s. [bio]
![Stieg Larsson]()
Nov. 9 Stieg LarssonStieg Larsson was a Swedish journalist and writer best known for his posthumously published Millennium Trilogy of crime novels, beginning with 'The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo.' [bio]
![Iris Chang]()
Nov. 9 Iris ChangIris Chang was an American journalist, historian, and author, best known for her bestselling book 'The Rape of Nanking', which documented the atrocities committed during the Japanese occupation of Nanjing, China in 1937–1938. [bio]
![Emlyn Hughes]()
Nov. 9 Emlyn HughesEmlyn Hughes was a legendary Liverpool FC defender and England national team captain, widely regarded as one of the most influential...
![Yasser Arafat]()
Nov. 11 Yasser ArafatYasser Arafat was a prominent Palestinian political leader who played a pivotal role in the Palestinian national movement.
![Richard Dembo]()
Nov. 11 Richard DemboFrench film director and screenwriter known for his contributions to French cinema in the late 20th century.
![Michel Colombier]()
Nov. 14 Michel ColombierVersatile French musician who made significant contributions as a composer, arranger, conductor, and songwriter, working across multiple...
![Elmer Andersen]()
Nov. 15 Elmer AndersenProminent American businessman and politician who served as the 30th Governor of Minnesota, known for his significant contributions to state...
![Margaret Hassan]()
Nov. 16 Margaret HassanIrish-Iraqi humanitarian aid worker tragically kidnapped and killed in Iraq in 2004, symbolizing the dangers faced by aid workers in...
![Aleksandr Ragulin]()
Nov. 17 Aleksandr RagulinLegendary Soviet ice hockey player who won three Olympic gold medals in 1964, 1968, and 1972, representing the USSR national team.
![Cy Coleman]()
Nov. 18 Cy ColemanRenowned American composer, songwriter, and pianist known for his significant contributions to musical theater and jazz.
![John R. Vane]()
Nov. 19 John R. VanePrize laureate for their discoveries concerning prostaglandins and related biologically active substances.
![Terry Melcher]()
Nov. 19 Terry MelcherAmerican music producer and musician, son of actress Doris Day, known for his significant contributions to the music industry during the...
![Ancel Keys]()
Nov. 20 Ancel KeysRenowned American physiologist who pioneered research on cardiovascular health and diet, famously developing the K-ration for military...
![Pete Franklin]()
Nov. 23 Pete FranklinAmerican talk radio host (born 1928).
![Arthur Hailey]()
Nov. 24 Arthur HaileyRenowned English-Canadian novelist famous for bestselling books like 'Airport' and 'Hotel', who wrote compelling fiction about complex...
![Joseph Hansen]()
Nov. 24 Joseph HansenAmerican poet and novelist known for his contributions to LGBTQ+ literature and mystery writing.
![Philippe de Broca]()
Nov. 26 Philippe de BrocaRenowned French film director known for his significant contributions to the French New Wave cinema, creating memorable comedies and dramas...
![John Drew Barrymore]()
Nov. 29 John Drew BarrymoreJohn Drew Barrymore was an American film actor and a member of the famous Barrymore family of actors. He was known for his work in films during the 1950s and early 1960s and as the father of actress Drew Barrymore. [bio]
![Pierre Berton]()
Nov. 30 Pierre BertonInfluential Canadian journalist, author, and cultural commentator who significantly shaped Canadian literary and historical discourse.
![Seung Sahn]()
Nov. 30 Seung SahnInfluential Korean Zen Buddhist master who founded the Kwan Um School of Zen and played a crucial role in introducing Korean Zen Buddhism to...
