Famous people and celebrities who died in November 2014

This page is dedicated to commemorating the celebrities and famous people who passed away in November 2014. 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 Joel Barnett

  Baron Barnett was a prominent British politician who served as Chief Secretary to the Treasury.

• Nov. 1 Brittany Maynard

  Brittany Maynard was a courageous advocate for the right-to-die movement who brought national attention to end-of-life choices after her...

• Nov. 2 Veljko Kadijević

  Prominent Yugoslav military and political figure who served as the 5th Federal Secretary of People's Defence during the Yugoslav Wars,...

• Nov. 2 Acker Bilk

  Duplicate record of Acker Bilk.

• Nov. 4 S. Donald Stookey

  Pioneering American physicist and chemist who invented Corningware, a revolutionary heat-resistant ceramic cookware material that...

• Nov. 5 Manitas de Plata

  Manitas de Plata was a renowned French flamenco guitarist who significantly popularized gypsy and flamenco music in the mid-20th century.

• Nov. 9 Myles Munroe

  Bahamian Christian minister, author, and motivational speaker who was a global leadership expert and founder of Bahamas Faith Ministries...

• Nov. 11 Big Bank Hank

  American rapper who was a member of the pioneering hip-hop group The Sugarhill Gang, known for the groundbreaking hit 'Rapper's Delight'.

• Nov. 12 Warren Clarke

  Renowned English character actor known for his distinctive roles in television and film, particularly in British crime dramas.

• Nov. 12 Marge Roukema

  Long-serving U.S.

• Nov. 13 Alexander Grothendieck

  Revolutionary mathematician who fundamentally transformed algebraic geometry and made profound contributions to category theory.

• Nov. 14 Glen A. Larson

  Prominent American television producer and screenwriter best known for creating the original Battlestar Galactica series and developing...

• Nov. 14 Jane Byrne

  Jane Byrne was a groundbreaking American politician who made history as Chicago's first female mayor, serving from 1979 to 1983 and breaking...

• Nov. 14 Eugene Dynkin

  Renowned Russian-American mathematician who made significant contributions to probability theory, algebra, and mathematical statistics.

• Nov. 15 Leslie Feinberg

  Leslie Feinberg was a groundbreaking transgender activist and author whose novel 'Stone Butch Blues' became a seminal work in LGBTQ+...

• Nov. 15 Lucien Clergue

  Lucien Clergue was a renowned French photographer and artist, recognized for his innovative artistic photography and significant...

• Nov. 16 Carl Sanders

  American soldier, pilot, and politician who served as the 74th Governor of Georgia.

• Nov. 17 Patrick Suppes

  Renowned American philosopher of science who made groundbreaking contributions to probability theory, decision theory, and mathematical...

• Nov. 17 Bill Frenzel

  Bill Frenzel was a prominent American politician who served in the U.S.

• Nov. 19 Mike Nichols

  Mike Nichols was a German-born American film and theater director, producer, actor, and comedian, widely regarded as one of the most celebrated directors in film and stage history. He won numerous major awards, including an Academy Award, Emmy, Grammy, and Tony, making him one of the few EGOT winners. [bio]

• Nov. 23 Dorothy Cheney

  Pioneering American tennis player who won the 1938 Australian Championships singles title and remained active in senior tournaments well...

• Nov. 23 Pat Quinn

  Canadian ice hockey player and coach who made significant contributions to the sport, passing away in 2014.

• Nov. 24 Viktor Tikhonov

  Prominent Russian ice hockey coach and player who made significant contributions to the sport.

• Nov. 25 Sitara Devi

  Legendary Indian classical dancer and actress who was a prominent figure in Bollywood and traditional Indian dance, known for her...

• Nov. 26 Gilles Tremblay

  Canadian professional ice hockey player who later became a notable sportscaster, known for his contributions to Canadian sports media.

• Nov. 27 Phillip Hughes

  Australian cricketer tragically killed during a cricket match after being struck by a ball, a shocking incident that deeply impacted the...

• Nov. 28 Chespirito

  Famous Mexican comedian, actor, writer, and director known professionally as 'Chespirito', creator of iconic Latin American comedy...

• Nov. 29 Mark Strand

  Mark Strand was a renowned Pulitzer Prize-winning poet, known for his minimalist and contemplative style in American poetry.

• Nov. 30 Kent Haruf

  Acclaimed American novelist known for his minimalist style and poignant stories set in the fictional Colorado town of Holt.

• Nov. 30 Go Seigen

  Legendary Chinese-Japanese Go player considered one of the most influential players in the history of the game, who lived a remarkably long...