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Famous people and celebrities who died in November 2017

This page is dedicated to commemorating the celebrities and famous people who passed away in November 2017. 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

  • Aboubacar Somparé
    Nov. 2 Aboubacar Somparé

    Guinean politician (b. 1944).

  • Richard F. Gordon Jr.
    Nov. 6 Richard F. Gordon Jr.

    American naval officer, aviator, test pilot, and NASA astronaut who made significant contributions to space exploration during the Gemini...

  • Richard Gordon
    Nov. 6 Richard Gordon
  • Roy Halladay
    Nov. 7 Roy Halladay

    Legendary Major League Baseball pitcher who played for the Toronto Blue Jays and Philadelphia Phillies, posthumously inducted into the...

  • Carl Sargeant
    Nov. 7 Carl Sargeant

    Welsh assembly minister (b. 1968).

  • James R. Thompson Jr.
    Nov. 7 James R. Thompson Jr.

    American naval officer and engineer, 5th director of nasa marshall space flight center (b. 1936).

  • Shyla Stylez
    Nov. 9 Shyla Stylez

    Canadian adult film actress who was known for her significant contributions to the pornographic industry and passed away in 2017.

  • Chuck Mosley
    Nov. 9 Chuck Mosley

    American singer songwriter (b. 1959).

  • Chiquito de la Calzada
    Nov. 11 Chiquito de la Calzada

    Spanish singer, actor and comedian (b. 1932).

  • Bobby Doerr
    Nov. 13 Bobby Doerr

    Hall of Fame baseball player who spent his entire 14-year career with the Boston Red Sox, widely respected as an exceptional second baseman.

  • Lil Peep
    Nov. 15 Lil Peep

    Influential rapper and singer who pioneered the emo rap genre, blending alternative rock and hip-hop styles.

  • Ann Wedgeworth
    Nov. 16 Ann Wedgeworth

    Ann Wedgeworth was an American actress known for her work in theater, film, and television, including a Tony Award-winning stage career and memorable performances on 'Three's Company' and in films such as 'Sweet Dreams.' [bio]

  • Hiromi Tsuru
    Nov. 16 Hiromi Tsuru

    Japanese actress (b. 1960).

  • Salvatore Riina
    Nov. 17 Salvatore Riina
  • Malcolm Young
    Nov. 18 Malcolm Young

    Co-founder and rhythm guitarist of legendary rock band AC/DC, Malcolm Young was a pivotal figure in hard rock music.

  • Naim Süleymanoğlu
    Nov. 18 Naim Süleymanoğlu

    Legendary Turkish weightlifter known as the 'Pocket Hercules' for his extraordinary strength despite his small stature.

  • Pancho Segura
    Nov. 18 Pancho Segura

    Pancho Segura was a renowned Ecuadorian-American tennis player and coach, famous for his innovative 'western' forehand technique and success...

  • Della Reese
    Nov. 19 Della Reese

    Della Reese was an American jazz and gospel singer, actress, and ordained minister, best known for her long-running leading role in the television drama series 'Touched by an Angel', as well as her successful career as a recording artist and television talk-show host. [bio]

  • Charles Manson
    Nov. 19 Charles Manson

    Infamous cult leader who orchestrated a series of brutal murders in California during the late 1960s.

  • Jana Novotná
    Nov. 19 Jana Novotná

    Czech tennis player renowned for her exceptional serve-and-volley style and Wimbledon success.

  • Peter Berling
    Nov. 20 Peter Berling

    German actor, film producer and writer (b. 1934).

  • David Cassidy
    Nov. 21 David Cassidy

    David Cassidy was an American singer, actor, and songwriter, best known for his role as Keith Partridge in the 1970s musical-sitcom 'The Partridge Family'. [bio]

  • Dmitri Hvorostovsky
    Nov. 22 Dmitri Hvorostovsky

    Dmitri Hvorostovsky was a world-renowned Russian opera singer celebrated for his exceptional baritone voice and performances in major...

  • Bob Avakian
    Nov. 22 Bob Avakian

    American music producer (b. 1919).

  • Jim Nabors
    Nov. 30 Jim Nabors

    Jim Nabors was an American actor, singer, and comedian best known for his role as Gomer Pyle on 'The Andy Griffith Show' and the spin-off 'Gomer Pyle, U.S.M.C.' His career also included a successful singing career with numerous albums. [bio]

  • Alfie Curtis
    Nov. 30 Alfie Curtis

    British actor (b. 1930).

  • Surin Pitsuwan
    Nov. 30 Surin Pitsuwan

    Thai politician and diplomat (b. 1949).