Famous people and celebrities who died on November 19

Welcome to Takemeback.to's page dedicated to remembering the celebrities and famous people who passed away on November 19. 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.

• 1557 Bona Sforza

  She is a member of the powerful milanese house in sforza.

• 1962 Jean Abrial

  French naval officer who aided the british during the evacuation of dunkirk, 1940.

• 1971 Bill Stern

  Bill Stern was a prominent American sportscaster known for his radio broadcasts of Saturday Night Fights, helping popularize boxing coverage...

• 1974 Louise Fitzhugh

  Louise Fitzhugh was an influential American children's book author and illustrator, best known for her groundbreaking novel 'Harriet the...

• 1976 Basil Spence

  Renowned Indian-Scottish architect who famously designed the Coventry Cathedral, a significant post-World War II architectural landmark...

• 1982 Erving Goffman

  Renowned sociologist who made groundbreaking contributions to the understanding of social interactions and self-presentation in everyday...

• 1985 Stepin Fetchit

  Stepin Fetchit was the stage name of Lincoln Theodore Monroe Andrew Perry, an American actor and comedian best known for being one of the first Black actors to have a successful film career in Hollywood. He gained widespread recognition for his portrayal of the 'laziest man in the world', a controversial and stereotyped character that brought both fame and criticism. [bio]

• 1988 Christina Onassis

  Christina Onassis was a prominent Greek shipping heiress who inherited her father Aristotle Onassis's vast fortune.

• 1992 Diane Varsi

  Diane Varsi was an American actress best known for her role as Allison MacKenzie in the film adaptation of 'Peyton Place' (1957), for which she received an Academy Award nomination for Best Supporting Actress. Varsi appeared in several notable films during the late 1950s and early 1960s, later stepping away from Hollywood for a period before returning for some film … [bio]

• 1994 Cab Calloway

  Cab Calloway was an influential American jazz singer, bandleader, and entertainer, celebrated for his energetic performances and charismatic stage presence. A key figure in the Harlem Renaissance, he rose to fame with his orchestra at the Cotton Club, and is especially known for his pioneering scat singing style and the hit song 'Minnie the Moocher.' Calloway's innovative musical approach and … [bio]

• 1998 Alan J Pakula

  Renowned American film director and producer known for critically acclaimed movies and significant contributions to cinema.

• 1998 Ted Fujita

  Pioneering Japanese-American meteorologist who developed the Fujita scale for rating tornado intensity, significantly advancing our...

• 1999 Alexander Liberman

  Influential Russian-American artist, photographer, and editorial director of Vogue and Condé Nast Publications.

• 2004 John Vane

  English pharmacologist and academic, nobel prize laureate (d. 2004).

• 2004 Terry Melcher

  American music producer and musician, son of actress Doris Day, known for his significant contributions to the music industry during the...

• 2007 Kevin DuBrow

  Lead singer of the heavy metal band Quiet Riot, known for their hit cover of 'Cum on Feel the Noize'.

• 2008 Clive Barnes

  Clive Barnes was a prominent British-American theater and dance critic who significantly influenced arts journalism and criticism in the...

• 2011 John Neville

  John Neville was an English theatre and film actor renowned for his distinguished stage presence and key roles in British and Canadian theatre, as well as for his notable film performance as the title character in 'The Adventures of Baron Munchausen' (1988). [bio]

• 2011 Ömer Lütfi Akad

  Prominent Turkish film director and screenwriter who significantly contributed to the development of Turkish cinema during the mid-20th...

• 2013 Frederick Sanger

  Renowned British biochemist who won two Nobel Prizes in Chemistry, making groundbreaking contributions to understanding protein and DNA...

• 2013 Diane Disney

  Diane Disney was the eldest daughter of Walt Disney, who played a significant role in preserving her father's legacy and supporting cultural...

• 2013 Charlotte Zolotow

  Renowned American children's book author and poet who made significant contributions to children's literature, writing numerous beloved...

• 2014 Mike Nichols

  Mike Nichols was a German-born American film and theater director, producer, actor, and comedian, widely regarded as one of the most celebrated directors in film and stage history. He won numerous major awards, including an Academy Award, Emmy, Grammy, and Tony, making him one of the few EGOT winners. [bio]

• 2015 Ron Hynes

  Ron Hynes was a renowned Canadian folk musician from Newfoundland, known for his poetic songwriting and significant contributions to the...

• 2017 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]

• 2017 Charles Manson

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

• 2017 Jana Novotná

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

• 2022 Jason David Frank

  Jason David Frank was an American actor and professional mixed martial artist best known for his role as Tommy Oliver in the "Power Rangers" franchise. With a career spanning acting, martial arts, and appearances at fan conventions, he became an iconic figure for generations of fans. [bio]