Famous people and celebrities who died in November 2010

This page is dedicated to commemorating the celebrities and famous people who passed away in November 2010. 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 Andy Irons

  Legendary professional surfer from Hawaii who was a three-time world surfing champion and considered one of the most influential surfers of...

• Nov. 3 Jerry Bock

  Renowned Broadway composer best known for creating the iconic musical 'Fiddler on the Roof', a landmark work in musical theater history.

• Nov. 3 Viktor Chernomyrdin

  Prominent Russian politician who served as the 30th Prime Minister of Russia from 1992 to 1998, playing a crucial role in Russia's...

• Nov. 4 Sparky Anderson

  Legendary baseball manager who led the Cincinnati Reds and Detroit Tigers to World Series victories, known for his strategic brilliance and...

• Nov. 5 Jill Clayburgh

  Jill Clayburgh was an acclaimed American actress known for her groundbreaking roles in film, television, and theater, most notably for portraying strong, independent women during the 1970s and 1980s. [bio]

• Nov. 5 Adrian Păunescu

  Influential Romanian poet, journalist, and political activist who played a significant role in Romanian cultural and political life.

• Nov. 8 Emilio Eduardo Massera

  Argentinian naval officer and key figure in the military junta during Argentina's 'Dirty War', known for human rights violations.

• Nov. 10 Dino De Laurentiis

  Legendary Italian-American film producer who significantly influenced international cinema from the 1950s to 2000s.

• Nov. 12 Henryk Górecki

  Renowned Polish contemporary classical composer famous for his minimalist and sacred music, particularly his Symphony No.

• Nov. 13 Luis García Berlanga

  Renowned Spanish film director and screenwriter who significantly influenced Spanish cinema during the post-war period, known for his...

• Nov. 13 Allan Sandage

  Renowned astronomer who made groundbreaking contributions to understanding the age and expansion of the universe, working extensively at...

• Nov. 14 Wes Santee

  Pioneering American track and field athlete who was a key figure in the sub-4-minute mile era.

• Nov. 15 Larry Evans

  Renowned American chess grandmaster and journalist who significantly contributed to chess literature and competitive play during the...

• Nov. 15 William Self

  Prominent television producer who significantly contributed to classic TV series like 'The Twilight Zone' and 'The Frank Sinatra Show'.

• Nov. 16 Britton Chance

  Renowned American biochemist and biophysicist who made significant contributions to enzyme kinetics and medical diagnostic techniques.

• Nov. 20 Chalmers Johnson

  Chalmers Johnson was a prominent American entrepreneur who founded Computer Sciences Corporation, a significant information technology...

• Nov. 21 Margaret Taylor-Burroughs

  Prominent African American artist, poet, and educator who co-founded the DuSable Museum of African American History in Chicago, playing a...

• Nov. 21 Norris Church Mailer

  Norris Church Mailer was an American model, writer, and the sixth and final wife of renowned novelist Norman Mailer, known for her own...

• Nov. 22 Frank Fenner

  Frank Fenner was a prominent Australian virologist and microbiologist known for significant contributions to medical science and...

• Nov. 23 Ingrid Pitt

  Ingrid Pitt was a Polish-British actress and author, best known for her roles in horror films produced by Hammer Film Productions in the 1970s. She became a cult figure in the genre, often referred to as the 'Queen of Hammer Horror'. [bio]

• Nov. 23 Nassos Daphnis

  Greek-American abstract artist known for his minimalist paintings and sculptures that explored geometric forms and color relationships.

• Nov. 24 Huang Hua

  Prominent Chinese diplomat who served as the 5th Foreign Minister of the People's Republic of China, playing a significant role in...

• Nov. 25 Peter Christopherson

  Influential English musician, keyboard player, and director, known for his work with experimental bands Coil and Throbbing Gristle.

• Nov. 25 Bernard Matthews

  Bernard Matthews was a pioneering English poultry farmer who built a massive food production empire specializing in turkey products.

• Nov. 27 Irvin Kershner

  Renowned American film director best known for directing 'Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back' and 'Never Say Never Again'.

• Nov. 28 Leslie Nielsen

  Leslie Nielsen was a Canadian-American actor, comedian, and producer, best known for his deadpan delivery in numerous parody films such as 'Airplane!' and the 'Naked Gun' series. [bio]

• Nov. 28 Samuel Cohen

  Renowned physicist who played a critical role in developing the neutron bomb, a controversial tactical nuclear weapon designed to minimize...

• Nov. 29 Maurice Wilkes

  Pioneering computer scientist who designed and built the EDSAC, one of the first stored-program computers.

• Nov. 29 Bella Akhmadulina

  Renowned Soviet and Russian poet, known for her lyrical poetry and significant contribution to 20th-century Russian literature.

• Nov. 29 Mario Monicelli

  Mario Monicelli was a renowned Italian film director and screenwriter who pioneered the commedia all'italiana genre.