Famous people and celebrities who died in November 2012

This page is dedicated to commemorating the celebrities and famous people who passed away in November 2012. 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 Pascual Pérez

  Pascual Pérez was an Argentine boxer who won the gold medal in the flyweight division at the 1948 Summer Olympics, representing his country...

• Nov. 2 Han Suyin

  Renowned Chinese-Swiss writer and physician who wrote extensively about Asian culture and politics, known for her semi-autobiographical...

• Nov. 2 Pino Rauti

  Italian journalist, politician, and a significant figure in the Italian neo-fascist movement, who founded the Movimento Sociale Italiano...

• Nov. 5 Olympe Bradna

  Olympe Bradna was a French-born actress best remembered for her film appearances in Hollywood during the late 1930s and early 1940s, including notable roles alongside Gary Cooper and in Paramount productions. [bio]

• Nov. 5 Elliott Carter

  Influential American composer and music theorist, known for his complex and innovative modern classical compositions.

• Nov. 6 Clive Dunn

  Clive Dunn was an English actor, comedian, and singer, best known for his role as Lance Corporal Jones in the long-running BBC sitcom 'Dad's Army'. [bio]

• Nov. 7 Carmen Basilio

  Carmen Basilio was a renowned Italian-American boxer who held welterweight and middleweight titles, famous for his fierce fighting style and...

• Nov. 8 Lee MacPhail

  Lee MacPhail was a prominent American baseball executive who served as general manager for the New York Yankees and Baltimore Orioles, and...

• Nov. 9 Sergey Nikolsky

  Renowned Russian mathematician who made significant contributions to mathematical analysis and lived an exceptionally long life, passing...

• Nov. 10 Mitsuko Mori

  Japanese actress (b. 1920).

• Nov. 11 Rex Hunt

  British military officer and diplomat who served as Governor of the Falkland Islands from 1980 to 1985, playing a significant role during...

• Nov. 11 Joe Egan

  Scottish singer-songwriter, best known as a member of the folk-rock band Stealers Wheel, famous for their hit song 'Stuck in the Middle with...

• Nov. 12 Daniel Stern

  Renowned American psychologist and social theorist known for significant contributions to psychological research and understanding of human...

• Nov. 12 Sergio Oliva

  Cuban-American bodybuilder known as 'The Myth', who won three consecutive Mr.

• Nov. 14 Martin Fay

  Irish traditional musician and fiddler, member of the renowned folk band The Chieftains.

• Nov. 14 Abubakar Olusola Saraki

  Nigerian physician and politician (b. 1933).

• Nov. 16 John Chapman

  John chapman, also known as johnny appleseed, was an american pioneer nurseryman who introduced apple trees to large parts of pennsylvania,...

• Nov. 16 Patrick Edlinger

  Legendary French free solo rock climber known as the 'Spiderman of rock climbing'.

• Nov. 17 Bal Thackeray

  Influential Indian political activist, journalist, and cartoonist who founded the Shiv Sena party and was a prominent figure in...

• Nov. 19 Warren Rudman

  Prominent Republican Senator from New Hampshire who served from 1980 to 1993, known for his fiscal conservatism and bipartisan approach.

• Nov. 20 Pete La Roca

  Respected jazz drummer who collaborated with notable musicians like Sonny Rollins and was a significant figure in the New York jazz scene.

• Nov. 23 Larry Hagman

  Larry Hagman was an American actor, director, and producer best known for his roles as J.R. Ewing in the television series 'Dallas' and as Major Anthony Nelson in 'I Dream of Jeannie.' [bio]

• Nov. 24 Hector Camacho

  Legendary Puerto Rican boxer who was a world champion in multiple weight classes, known for his dynamic fighting style and significant...

• Nov. 25 Dinah Sheridan

  Dinah Sheridan was a distinguished English actress renowned for her work in film, television, and theatre, particularly acclaimed for her roles in classic British cinema and popular television series. [bio]

• Nov. 25 Lars Hörmander

  Renowned Swedish mathematician who made groundbreaking contributions to partial differential equations and mathematical analysis.

• Nov. 26 Joseph Murray

  Joseph Murray was an American plastic surgeon who performed the first successful human kidney transplant and won the Nobel Prize in...

• Nov. 28 Zig Ziglar

  Renowned American motivational speaker, salesman, author, and corporate trainer who significantly influenced the self-help and business...

• Nov. 30 I. K. Gujral

  Prominent Indian politician who served as the 12th Prime Minister of India from 1997 to 1998.