Famous people and celebrities who died in November 2007

This page is dedicated to commemorating the celebrities and famous people who passed away in November 2007. 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 Paul Tibbets

  American military pilot who piloted the Enola Gay during the atomic bombing of Hiroshima, a pivotal moment in World War II that...

• Nov. 2 Igor Moiseyev

  Legendary Russian choreographer who revolutionized folk dance performance and founded the renowned Igor Moiseyev Ballet Academy, preserving...

• Nov. 6 Enzo Biagi

  Prominent Italian journalist, writer, and television personality who was a leading intellectual and media figure in Italy for several...

• Nov. 6 Hank Thompson

  Renowned American country and western swing singer-songwriter known for his influential music career spanning several decades.

• Nov. 6 Hilda Braid

  English actress known for her character roles in television and theater, with a career spanning several decades in British entertainment.

• Nov. 8 Dulce Saguisag

  Prominent Filipino social worker and politician who served as the 10th Secretary of Social Welfare and Development, making significant...

• Nov. 8 Chad Varah

  Chad Varah was an English Anglican priest who founded the Samaritans, a pioneering suicide prevention helpline, in 1953.

• Nov. 10 Laraine Day

  Laraine Day was an American actress known for her roles in films during Hollywood's Golden Age, including her recurring role in the Dr. Kildare series. [bio]

• Nov. 10 Norman Mailer

  Pulitzer Prize-winning author known for groundbreaking works like 'The Naked and the Dead' and pioneering the New Journalism movement.

• Nov. 11 Delbert Mann

  Delbert Mann was an American film and television director best known for his work during the Golden Age of Television and for winning the Academy Award for Best Director for the film 'Marty' (1955). [bio]

• Nov. 12 Ira Levin

  Renowned American novelist and playwright best known for his groundbreaking works of suspense and horror, including 'Rosemary's Baby' and...

• Nov. 13 John Doherty

  English footballer and manager who had a notable career in professional soccer during the mid-20th century.

• Nov. 13 Monty Westmore

  A prominent American make-up artist from a famous family of Hollywood makeup artists, who made significant contributions to film and...

• Nov. 15 Joe Nuxhall

  Legendary Major League Baseball pitcher who became the youngest player in MLB history, playing for Cincinnati Reds and other teams during a...

• Nov. 16 Harold Alfond

  American businessman (born in 1914).

• Nov. 19 Kevin DuBrow

  Lead singer of the heavy metal band Quiet Riot, known for their hit cover of 'Cum on Feel the Noize'.

• Nov. 19 Mike Gregory

  English rugby league footballer (born 1964).

• Nov. 20 Ian Smith

  Controversial Rhodesian politician who led the white minority government and declared unilateral independence from Britain, significantly...

• Nov. 21 Fernando Fernán Gómez

  Prominent Spanish actor, director, and screenwriter who was a significant figure in Spanish cinema and theater.

• Nov. 22 Maurice Béjart

  Maurice Béjart was a renowned French choreographer and dancer who significantly influenced ballet and contemporary dance in the 20th century. He was best known for creating innovative and theatrical ballets, and for founding the Ballet du XXe Siècle (Ballet of the 20th Century) and later the Béjart Ballet Lausanne. [bio]

• Nov. 23 Joe Kennedy

  Joe Kennedy was a U.S.

• Nov. 24 Casey Calvert

  American guitarist (hawthorne heights).

• Nov. 27 Robert Cade

  Medical researcher and inventor who led the team that created Gatorade, revolutionizing sports hydration and earning over $150 million in...

• Nov. 27 Bill Willis

  Bill Willis was a pioneering African American professional football player and coach who played in the All-American Football Conference and...

• Nov. 27 Sean Taylor

  Professional American football player who tragically died in 2007, playing for the Washington Redskins and remembered as a talented safety.

• Nov. 29 James Barber

  James Barber was a renowned Canadian food writer, cookbook author, and television personality who transformed from an engineer to a...

• Nov. 29 Ralph Beard

  Professional basketball player who played in the NBA during the late 1940s and early 1950s, known for his career with the Indianapolis Jets...

• Nov. 30 Evel Knievel

  Evel Knievel was an American stunt performer and entertainer, recognized worldwide for his daring motorcycle jumps and fearless persona during the 1960s and 1970s. [bio]