Famous people and celebrities who died on November 2

Welcome to Takemeback.to's page dedicated to remembering the celebrities and famous people who passed away on November 2. On this day, we honor the lives and legacies of notable figures from various fields who left an indelible mark on the world. Explore our list to learn about their remarkable contributions and celebrate their enduring impact.

• 1716 Engelbert Kaempfer

  German naturalist and physician who traveled extensively in Asia.

• 1846 Esaias Tegnér

  Esaias Tegnér was a Swedish poet and bishop who is considered one of the most influential figures in Swedish literature.

• 1887 Jenny Lind

  Jenny Lind, known as the "Swedish Nightingale," was a renowned Swedish opera singer celebrated for her extraordinary soprano voice and remarkable artistry. Rising to fame in Europe, she debuted in 1838 and enjoyed great success before retiring from opera in 1849. Lind then toured the United States at the invitation of P.T. Barnum, becoming an international sensation and using her … [bio]

• 1950 George Bernard Shaw

  Prize laureate for his work which is marked by both idealism and humanity, its stimulating satire often being infused with a singular poetic...

• 1961 Harriet Bosse

  Harriet Bosse was a Norwegian-Swedish stage and silent film actress, best known for her work in Scandinavian theater and for her association with playwright August Strindberg. [bio]

• 1963 Ngô Đình Diệm

  South Vietnamese politician who served as the first president of the Republic of Vietnam (South Vietnam) from 1955 to 1963.

• 1966 Peter Debye

  Dutch-american physicist and chemist, nobel prize laureate (b. 1884).

• 1966 Petrus (Peter) Josephus Wilhelmus Debye

  Prize laureate for his contributions to our knowledge of molecular structure through his investigations on dipole moments and on the...

• 1970 Pierre Veyron

  Pierre Veyron was a notable French racing driver who competed in prestigious motorsport events during the early 20th century.

• 1979 Jacques Mesrine

  Notorious French criminal known for his daring bank robberies, prison escapes, and violent criminal career across Europe and North America.

• 1981 Wally Wood

  Renowned American comic book artist and illustrator, famous for his work with EC Comics and MAD Magazine, who significantly influenced the...

• 1986 Paul Frees in Chicago

  Legendary voice actor known for numerous radio, TV, and movie roles, including iconic Disney character voices.

• 1990 Eliot Porter

  Renowned American photographer, chemist, and academic who made significant contributions to landscape and nature photography.

• 1992 Robert Arneson

  Renowned American ceramic sculptor and professor known for his innovative and satirical ceramic art, significantly influencing contemporary...

• 1994 Peter Matthew Hillsman Taylor

  Renowned American writer known for his significant contributions to Southern literature, exploring complex family dynamics and social...

• 1994 David Feinberg

  David Feinberg was an influential American writer and AIDS activist who documented the LGBTQ+ experience during the early years of the AIDS...

• 1996 Eva Cassidy

  Talented American singer and acoustic guitarist who tragically died of melanoma at age 33.

• 2002 Charles Sheffield

  Renowned English-American mathematician, physicist, and science fiction author known for his interdisciplinary work.

• 2004 Theo van Gogh

  Dutch filmmaker tragically assassinated in Amsterdam in 2004, known for his controversial and outspoken work challenging societal norms.

• 2004 Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan

  Prominent leader who served as the Emir of Abu Dhabi and the first President of the United Arab Emirates, playing a crucial role in the...

• 2004 Gerrie Knetemann

  Gerrie Knetemann was a prominent Dutch professional cyclist who competed during the 1970s and 1980s.

• 2007 Igor Moiseyev

  Legendary Russian choreographer who revolutionized folk dance performance and founded the renowned Igor Moiseyev Ballet Academy, preserving...

• 2010 Andy Irons

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

• 2012 Han Suyin

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

• 2012 Pino Rauti

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

• 2013 Walt Bellamy

  Walt Bellamy was a prominent NBA center who played for multiple teams, including the Chicago Packers, New York Knicks, and Detroit Pistons.

• 2014 Veljko Kadijević

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

• 2018 Raymond Chow

  Prominent Hong Kong film producer who co-founded Golden Harvest, a major film production company that launched the careers of Bruce Lee and...

• 2019 Walter Mercado

  Iconic Puerto Rican astrologer, actor, and television personality famous for his flamboyant style and widespread horoscope broadcasts across...