Famous people and celebrities who died on November 13

Welcome to Takemeback.to's page dedicated to remembering the celebrities and famous people who passed away on November 13. 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.

• 1952 Margaret Wise Brown

  Influential children's book author known for classic works like 'Goodnight Moon' that revolutionized children's literature in the mid-20th...

• 1973 Bruno Maderna

  Renowned Italian composer, conductor, and music teacher who significantly influenced contemporary classical music.

• 1974 Vittorio de Sica

  Renowned Italian film director and actor, famous for neorealist cinema and critically acclaimed films like 'Bicycle Thieves' and 'Umberto...

• 1974 Karen Silkwood

  American labor union activist and nuclear technician who became famous for exposing safety violations at the Kerr-McGee plutonium plant,...

• 1975 Olga Bergholz

  Renowned Russian poet and playwright who documented the siege of Leningrad during World War II, known for her powerful and resilient...

• 1982 Babette Deutsch

  American poet known for her lyric poetry and translations.

• 1986 Thierry Le Luron

  Renowned French comedian and impersonator who rose to fame quickly after winning an amateur contest in 1968.

• 1986 Rudolf Schock

  Rudolf Schock was a renowned German tenor who performed extensively in opera, operetta, and concert venues.

• 1988 Antal Doráti

  Renowned Hungarian-American conductor and composer who significantly influenced classical music in the 20th century, leading major...

• 1991 Paul-Émile Léger

  Prominent Canadian Catholic cardinal who served as Archbishop of Montreal from 1950 to 1968 and was an influential figure in the Catholic...

• 1992 Maurice Ohana

  Maurice Ohana was a notable 20th-century composer of Anglo-French and Sephardic Jewish heritage, known for his innovative and complex...

• 1996 Bill Doggett

  Renowned African-American jazz pianist and composer who significantly influenced rhythm and blues music during the mid-20th century.

• 1997 André Boucourechliev

  Bulgarian-French pianist and composer known for his significant contributions to contemporary classical music in the 20th century.

• 1998 Valerie Hobson

  Valerie Hobson was a British actress best known for her roles in classic films such as 'Bride of Frankenstein' (1935), 'Great Expectations' (1946), and 'Kind Hearts and Coronets' (1949). She was a prominent figure in British cinema from the 1930s to the 1950s. [bio]

• 1998 Edwige Feuillère

  Edwige Feuillère was a renowned French stage and film actress, celebrated for her versatility and commanding performances in both classical and modern roles. She had a prolific career spanning from the 1930s to the 1990s and is often considered one of the great leading ladies of French cinema and theatre. [bio]

• 1998 Red Holzman

  Legendary NBA coach who led the New York Knicks to two championships in 1970 and 1973, and was inducted into the Basketball Hall of Fame in...

• 1999 Donald Mills

  Donald Mills was a member of the famous Mills Brothers, an iconic African American vocal group that revolutionized popular music from the...

• 2001 Peggy Mount

  Peggy Mount was an English actress best known for her work in British television, film, and stage, particularly for her memorable portrayals of formidable, domineering women. Her career spanned several decades, with notable roles in comedy and drama. [bio]

• 2001 Cornelius Warmerdam

  Cornelius Warmerdam was a legendary American pole vaulter who dominated track and field during the 1940s, setting multiple world records and...

• 2005 Eddie Guerrero

  Legendary WWE professional wrestler known for his charismatic performances and technical skills, who tragically died in 2005 at the height...

• 2005 Vine Deloria

  Prominent Native American activist, theologian, and historian who significantly contributed to indigenous rights and scholarly understanding...

• 2007 John Doherty

  English footballer and manager who had a notable career in professional soccer during the mid-20th century.

• 2007 Monty Westmore

  A prominent American make-up artist from a famous family of Hollywood makeup artists, who made significant contributions to film and...

• 2010 Allan Sandage

  Renowned astronomer who made groundbreaking contributions to understanding the age and expansion of the universe, working extensively at...

• 2010 Luis García Berlanga

  Renowned Spanish film director and screenwriter who significantly influenced Spanish cinema during the post-war period, known for his...

• 2014 Alexander Grothendieck

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

• 2016 Leon Russel

  Leon Russell was a legendary American musician, pianist, and songwriter who significantly influenced rock, blues, and country music.

• 2017 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.

• 2020 Peter Sutcliffe

  Peter Sutcliffe, known as the Yorkshire Ripper, was a notorious serial killer who murdered multiple women in Northern England during the...