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

• Nov. 2 Aboubacar Somparé

  Guinean politician (b. 1944).

• 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...

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

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

• Nov. 7 Carl Sargeant

  Welsh assembly minister (b. 1968).

• Nov. 7 James R. Thompson Jr.

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

• Nov. 9 Shyla Stylez

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

• Nov. 9 Chuck Mosley

  American singer songwriter (b. 1959).

• Nov. 11 Chiquito de la Calzada

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

• 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.

• Nov. 15 Lil Peep

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

• 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]

• Nov. 16 Hiromi Tsuru

  Japanese actress (b. 1960).

• Nov. 17 Salvatore Riina
• 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.

• Nov. 18 Naim Süleymanoğlu

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

• Nov. 18 Pancho Segura

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

• 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]

• Nov. 19 Charles Manson

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

• Nov. 19 Jana Novotná

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

• Nov. 20 Peter Berling

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

• 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]

• Nov. 22 Dmitri Hvorostovsky

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

• Nov. 22 Bob Avakian

  American music producer (b. 1919).

• 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]

• Nov. 30 Alfie Curtis

  British actor (b. 1930).

• Nov. 30 Surin Pitsuwan

  Thai politician and diplomat (b. 1949).