Famous people and celebrities who died on November 9

Welcome to Takemeback.to's page dedicated to remembering the celebrities and famous people who passed away on November 9. 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.

• 1911 Howard Pyle

  Howard Pyle was an American illustrator and author, known for his work in magazines and his classic books on the history of piracy.

• 1932 Nadezhda Alliluyeva

  Second wife of Joseph Stalin who tragically died by suicide, marking a significant personal tragedy in Stalin's life.

• 1940 Neville Chamberlain

  An english politician who was the prime minister of great britain between 1937-1940.

• 1944 Miklós Radnóti

  A renowned Hungarian poet and translator who wrote profound and haunting poetry during the Holocaust, documenting the human suffering and...

• 1944 Frank Marshall

  Renowned American chess grandmaster, theoretician, and one of the strongest chess players in the early 20th century United States.

• 1948 Edgar Kennedy

  Actor (little orphan annie), passes away at 58.

• 1953 Dylan Thomas

  Dylan Thomas was a renowned Welsh poet and writer, celebrated for his lyrical and emotive poetry as well as his distinctive voice for BBC radio broadcasts. His work helped shape 20th-century literature and continues to be studied and admired worldwide. [bio]

• 1967 Charles Bickford

  Charles Bickford was an American actor known for his robust screen presence and versatility, with a career spanning both stage and film. He earned three Academy Award nominations for Best Supporting Actor and appeared in a wide variety of films from the silent era to the 1960s. Bickford was admired for his commanding roles and long-lasting impact on Hollywood. [bio]

• 1968 Jan Johansson

  Renowned Swedish jazz pianist known for his innovative interpretations of traditional Swedish folk music and significant contributions to...

• 1970 Charles de Gaulle

  Charles de Gaulle was a renowned French army officer and statesman who led the Free French Forces against Nazi Germany in World War II and later founded the Fifth Republic, serving as its first President from 1959 to 1969. His leadership helped restore French confidence during the war and set the foundation for modern French politics. [bio]

• 1971 Maude Fealy

  Maude Fealy was an American stage and silent film actress, known for her extensive work in theater as well as for her appearances in over 70 silent films. She was noted for her classic beauty and her long, varied career, which spanned from Victorian-era theater to the golden age of Hollywood. [bio]

• 1985 Helen Rose

  Renowned Hollywood costume designer who worked on numerous classic films, creating iconic wardrobe for stars like Elizabeth Taylor and Grace...

• 1991 Yves Montand

  Legendary French-Italian actor and singer who was a major international star, known for his charismatic performances in classic films like...

• 1997 Helenio Herrera

  Legendary Argentine-French football manager who revolutionized tactics and led Inter Milan to unprecedented success in the 1960s, becoming...

• 1997 Carl Gustav Hempel

  Carl Gustav Hempel was a prominent philosopher of science from the logical positivist Vienna Circle, making significant contributions to...

• 1999 Mabel King

  Mabel King was an accomplished African American actress and singer known for her roles in television sitcoms, particularly in 'What's...

• 2003 Art Carney

  Art Carney was an American actor and comedian best known for his iconic role as Ed Norton on the classic television sitcom 'The Honeymooners.' Carney's performance earned him widespread acclaim and established him as one of television's most memorable comedic actors. [bio]

• 2004 Stieg Larsson

  Stieg Larsson was a Swedish journalist and writer best known for his posthumously published Millennium Trilogy of crime novels, beginning with 'The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo.' [bio]

• 2004 Iris Chang

  Iris Chang was an American journalist, historian, and author, best known for her bestselling book 'The Rape of Nanking', which documented the atrocities committed during the Japanese occupation of Nanjing, China in 1937–1938. [bio]

• 2004 Emlyn Hughes

  Emlyn Hughes was a legendary Liverpool FC defender and England national team captain, widely regarded as one of the most influential...

• 2006 Ed Bradley

  Ed Bradley was a legendary CBS News correspondent for '60 Minutes', known for his exceptional journalism and groundbreaking interviews.

• 2006 Ellen Willis

  Ellen Willis was a prominent American music critic, journalist, and feminist activist who significantly influenced cultural and political...

• 2006 Markus Wolf

  Legendary East German spymaster who led foreign intelligence during the Cold War.

• 2011 Har Gobind Khorana

  Prize laureate for their interpretation of the genetic code and its function in protein synthesis.

• 2012 Sergey Nikolsky

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

• 2014 Myles Munroe

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

• 2015 Ernst Fuchs

  Ernst Fuchs was a prominent Austrian artist known for his multifaceted creative talents in painting, sculpture, printmaking, and stage...

• 2021 Max Cleland

  Decorated Vietnam War veteran, US Senator from Georgia, and prominent political figure who served as Secretary of State and later became a...