Famous people and celebrities who died on November 16

Welcome to Takemeback.to's page dedicated to remembering the celebrities and famous people who passed away on November 16. 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.

• 1885 Louis Riel

  Louis Riel was a Canadian politician, founder of the province of Manitoba, and a political and spiritual leader of the Métis people. He is best known for leading the Red River and North-West resistances against the Canadian government, championing Métis rights and culture. While regarded as a visionary and sometimes controversial figure, Riel is widely seen today as a humanitarian … [bio]

• 1934 Alice Liddell

  The young girl who inspired the character of Alice in Lewis Carroll's classic novel 'Alice's Adventures in Wonderland'.

• 1950 Bob Smith

  Pioneering physician who co-founded Alcoholics Anonymous, a groundbreaking organization helping millions overcome alcohol addiction.

• 1960 Clark Gable

  Clark Gable was an acclaimed American film actor, widely regarded as one of the most iconic male movie stars of classic Hollywood. He is best remembered for his role as Rhett Butler in 'Gone with the Wind' (1939), which cemented his legacy as 'The King of Hollywood.'[1][2] [bio]

• 1971 Edie Sedgwick

  Edie Sedgwick was an American model, actress, and socialite known as a fashion icon of the 1960s and one of Andy Warhol's superstars. She became a symbol of the counterculture and a muse for Warhol's art films. [bio]

• 1971 Edward Sedgwick

  Director dies at 28 from barbiturate overdose.

• 1973 Alan Watts

  Influential British philosopher, writer, and speaker who popularized Eastern philosophy in the West, particularly Zen Buddhism, Taoism, and...

• 1978 Claude Dauphin

  French actor who appeared in over 130 films between 1930 and 1978, with Jean Nohain as his brother.

• 1980 Imogen Hassall

  Imogen Hassall was a British actress known for her roles in 'Carry On' comedy films, earning her the nickname 'Countess of Cleavage'.

• 1993 Achille Zavatta

  Tunisia-born French clown who was a prominent performer in the mid-20th century circus world.

• 1997 Georges Marchais

  Prominent French communist politician who led the French Communist Party for over two decades, significantly influencing French political...

• 1997 George Petrie

  Actor best known for his role in 'The Honeymooners', who passed away in 1997 at the age of 85.

• 1999 Daniel Nathans

  American microbiologist and academic, nobel prize laureate (d. 1999).

• 2000 Hosea Williams

  Prominent civil rights activist who worked closely with Martin Luther King Jr.

• 2001 Tommy Flanagan

  Tommy Flanagan is a Scottish actor best known for his role as Filip 'Chibs' Telford in the television series 'Sons of Anarchy.' He has also appeared in several notable films, including 'Braveheart,' 'Gladiator,' and 'Sin City.' Flanagan is recognized for his distinctive facial scars, which are the result of a real-life altercation in Glasgow. [bio]

• 2005 Henry Taube

  Renowned Canadian-American chemist who won the Nobel Prize in Chemistry in 1983 for his work on electron transfer mechanisms in metal...

• 2005 Ralph Edwards

  Ralph Edwards was a pioneering American radio and television host known for creating and hosting the popular show 'This Is Your Life'.

• 2006 Milton Friedman

  American economist and academic, nobel prize laureate (d. 2006).

• 2008 Reg Varney

  Reg Varney was an English actor, comedian, and entertainer best known for his starring role as Stan Butler in the popular British sitcom 'On the Buses.' [bio]

• 2009 Edward Woodward

  Edward Woodward was an acclaimed English actor and singer, best known for his roles in 'The Equalizer', 'Callan', and the cult classic film 'The Wicker Man'. Over his prolific career, he received numerous awards and recognition for his performances on television, film, and stage. [bio]

• 2010 Britton Chance

  Renowned American biochemist and biophysicist who made significant contributions to enzyme kinetics and medical diagnostic techniques.

• 2012 John Chapman

  John chapman, also known as johnny appleseed, was an american pioneer nurseryman who introduced apple trees to large parts of pennsylvania,...

• 2012 Patrick Edlinger

  Legendary French free solo rock climber known as the 'Spiderman of rock climbing'.

• 2013 Louis D. Rubin

  Louis D. Rubin Jr.

• 2015 David Canary

  David Canary was an American actor best known for his roles in television soap operas, particularly for playing twins Adam and Stuart Chandler on 'All My Children.' Renowned for his versatility and compelling performances, Canary enjoyed a long career spanning stage, television, and film. [bio]

• 2017 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]

• 2018 William Goldman

  Renowned screenwriter and novelist who won Academy Awards for 'Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid' and 'All the President's Men'.

• 2019 Terry O'Neill

  Celebrated British photographer renowned for capturing iconic images of celebrities and musicians, significantly influencing 20th-century...