Famous People Who Died on November 25
Sebastian Wright
Updated on January 16, 2026
Discover the most famous people who died on November 25. The list includes people like George Best, Upton Sinclair, Flip Wilson, Laurence Harvey, U Thant. Famous personalities featured on this list, include actors, poets, composers and novelists and from other domains of life. This list includes people from United States, United Kingdom, Japan and many more countries.
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Diego Maradona(One of the Greatest Football Players in the History of the Sport)
Birthdate: October 30, 1960
Sun Sign: Scorpio
Birthplace: Lanús, Argentina
Died: 2020
Nicknamed The Golden Boy, Diego Maradona is considered one of the greatest footballers of all time. Thanks to his popularity and controversial personal life, which includes drug abuse issues and addiction to cocaine, Diego Maradona became a world-renowned counterculture icon. He was also an iconic figure in popular culture.
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George Best(Northern Irish Professional Footballer Who Played as a Winger)
Birthdate: May 22, 1946
Sun Sign: Gemini
Birthplace: Belfast, Northern Ireland
Died: 2005
Manchester United winger/midfielder George Best was the 1968 European Footballer of the Year and was placed sixth on the FIFA Player of the Century list. A skilled dribbler, the Northern Irish player was also known for his stunning good looks and his affinity for women and alcohol.
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Diego Rivera(Mexican Painter Whose Large Frescoes Helped Establish the Mural Movement in Mexican and International Art )
Birthdate: December 13, 1886
Sun Sign: Sagittarius
Birthplace: Guanajuato, Mexico
Died: 1957
Mexican painter Diego Rivera is best remembered for his association with the mural movement and had created masterpieces such as The History of Mexico and the Detroit Industry Murals. He was inspired by cubism and post-impressionism. He had married, divorced, and remarried Frida Kahlo, the third of his four wives.
Birthdate: December 8, 1933
Sun Sign: Sagittarius
Birthplace: Jersey City, New Jersey, United States
Died: 1998
Birthdate: September 20, 1878
Sun Sign: Virgo
Birthplace: Baltimore, Maryland
Died: 1968
Pulitzer Prize-winning author and political activist Upton Sinclair is best remembered for his novels such as The Jungle and The Brass Check, which mirrored the exploitative and unjust nature of various sectors. He was also an occult and telepathy enthusiast. He was actively involved with the Socialist and Democratic parties.
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Jack Albertson(Actor and Comedian Best Known for His Role as ‘John Cleary’ in the Film ‘The Subject Was Roses’)
Birthdate: June 16, 1907
Sun Sign: Gemini
Birthplace: Malden, Massachusetts, United States
Died: 1981
Jack Albertson was an eminent American actor having presence in films and plays alike, as evident from his successful performances in The Subject Was Roses both on the stage and on the big screen. The winner of Tony, Oscar and Emmy awards had such a passion for his career that he continued his acting despite being diagnosed for colorectal cancer.
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Irene Cara(Singer)
Birthdate: March 18, 1959
Sun Sign: Pisces
Birthplace: New York City, New York, United States
Died: 2022
Height: 5'4" (163 cm)
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Ron Glass(Actor)
Birthdate: July 10, 1945
Sun Sign: Cancer
Birthplace: Evansville, Indiana, USA
Died: 2016
Height: 5'11" (180 cm)
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Rance Howard(Actor)
Birthdate: November 17, 1928
Sun Sign: Scorpio
Birthplace: Duncan, Oklahoma, USA
Died: 2017
Height: 6'1" (185 cm)
Birthdate: October 1, 1928
Sun Sign: Libra
Birthplace: Joniškis
Died: 1973
Born in Lithuania, Laurence Harvey spent his childhood in South Africa, before moving to Britain. He dropped his original name, Larry Skikne, while making his film debut with House of Darkness. Known for his portrayal of intriguing and complex characters, he also won hearts with his baritone voice.
Birthdate: May 25, 1878
Sun Sign: Gemini
Birthplace: Richmond, Virginia, United States
Died: 1949
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Nick Drake(English Singer-Songwriter)
Birthdate: June 19, 1948
Sun Sign: Gemini
Birthplace: Rangoon, Burma
Died: 1974
Nick Drake was a British singer-songwriter best remembered for his acoustic guitar-based music. Although he failed to achieve popularity during his lifetime, Drake's music has achieved recognition in recent times. He suffered from depression throughout his life and died at the age of 26 from an overdose of a prescribed antidepressant called amitriptyline.
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U Thant(3rd Secretary General of the United Nations (1961 - 1971))
Birthdate: January 22, 1909
Sun Sign: Aquarius
Birthplace: Pantanaw, Burma
Died: 1974
Burmese diplomat U Thant made history by becoming the first non-Scandinavian to be named the UN secretary-general. Later in life, he tried applying Buddhist principles such as detachment to solve major international conflicts. Following his death in New York, his burial in Burma became a source of riots.
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Judy Lewis(Actress)
Birthdate: November 6, 1935
Sun Sign: Scorpio
Birthplace: Venice, California, USA
Died: 2011
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Yukio Mishima(One of the Most Important Japanese Authors of the 20th Century)
Birthdate: January 14, 1925
Sun Sign: Capricorn
Birthplace: Yotsuya, Tokyo, Japan
Died: 1970
Japanese author, poet, and playwright Yukio Mishima is counted amongst the most important Japanese authors of the 20th century. His best-known works feature a fusion of traditional Japanese and modern Western literary styles. He was the founder of the Tatenokai, an unarmed private militia dedicated to traditional Japanese values. He was considered controversial due to his political activities.
Birthdate: November 20, 1866
Sun Sign: Scorpio
Birthplace: Millville, Ohio, United States
Died: 1944
The son of a Union soldier, Kenesaw Mountain Landis was successful US federal judge. He was also the first Commissioner of Baseball and is remembered for his role in the Black Sox scandal, in which he removed eight Chicago White Sox players for deliberately losing the 1919 World Series.
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John Balliol, King of Scotland
Birthdate: 1249 AD
Died: 1314
Scottish king John Balliol, also known as Toom Tabard, was successful in taking over the reins of the kingdom out of 13 competitors for the crown, following Margaret, the Maid of Norway’s death. He eventually surrendered to the English king Edward I and was imprisoned at the Tower of London.
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Vasily Alekseyev(Russian Weightlifter and Olympic Gold Medalist)
Birthdate: January 7, 1942
Sun Sign: Capricorn
Birthplace: Pokrovo-Shishkino, Ryazan Oblast, Russia
Died: 2011
Height: 6'1" (185 cm)
Birthdate: August 29, 1876
Sun Sign: Virgo
Birthplace: Loudonville, Ohio
Died: 1958
Charles F. Kettering was an American engineer, inventor, and businessman. Kettering is credited with founding Delco Electronics Corporation. Holder of 186 patents, Kettering is also credited with the invention of Freon refrigerant for air conditioning and refrigeration systems. Over the course of his career, Charles F. Kettering won prestigious awards like the IEEE Edison Medal, Hoover Medal, and Franklin Medal.
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Moyna Macgill(Actress)
Birthdate: December 10, 1895
Sun Sign: Sagittarius
Birthplace: Belfast, Ireland
Died: 1975
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Andrea Doria(Condottiero)
Birthdate: November 30, 1466
Sun Sign: Sagittarius
Birthplace: Oneglia
Died: 1560
Andrea Doria, also known as the Prince of Melfi, was not just an able soldier and an efficient naval commander, but also the ruler of the Republic of Genoa. He fought the pirates and the Turks and also reformed Genoa’s constitution, introducing an oligarchic government.
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Johanna von Trapp(Austrian Singer)
Birthdate: September 7, 1919
Sun Sign: Virgo
Birthplace: Zell am See, Austria
Died: 1994
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Albert Ayler(Saxophonist, Composer)
Birthdate: July 13, 1936
Sun Sign: Cancer
Birthplace: Cleveland, Ohio, United States
Died: 1970
Birthdate: September 7, 1819
Sun Sign: Virgo
Birthplace: Fultonham
Died: 1885
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William the Aetheling(King)
Birthdate: August 5, 1103
Sun Sign: Leo
Birthplace: Winchester, Hampshire, England
Died: 1120
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María Argentina Minerva Mirabal Reyes(Lawyer)
Birthdate: March 12, 1926
Sun Sign: Pisces
Birthplace: Salcedo, Dominican Republic
Died: 1960
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Chico Hamilton(American Jazz Drummer and Bandleader)
Birthdate: September 20, 1921
Sun Sign: Virgo
Birthplace: Los Angeles, California, United States
Died: 2013
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Margaret Rhodes(Autobiographer)
Birthdate: June 9, 1925
Sun Sign: Gemini
Birthplace: London
Died: 2016
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Alfonso XII of Spain(King of Spain)
Birthdate: November 28, 1857
Sun Sign: Sagittarius
Birthplace: Madrid, Spain
Died: 1885
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Gaston Chevrolet(French Racecar Driver and Automobile Manufacturer)
Birthdate: October 4, 1892
Sun Sign: Libra
Birthplace: Beaune, Côte-d'Or, France
Died: 1920
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Hazel Ying Lee(American Pilot)
Birthdate: August 24, 1912
Sun Sign: Virgo
Birthplace: Portland, Oregon, United States
Died: 1944
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Isaac Watts(Theologian)
Birthdate: July 17, 1674
Sun Sign: Cancer
Birthplace: Southampton, Kingdom of England
Died: 1748
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Nelson Goodman(Philosopher, University teacher)
Birthdate: August 7, 1906
Sun Sign: Leo
Birthplace: Somerville
Died: 1998
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Prince George of Greece and Denmark(Second son and child of George I of Greece and Olga Konstantinovna of Russia)
Birthdate: June 24, 1869
Sun Sign: Cancer
Birthplace: Mon Repos Estate, Corfu, Greece
Died: 1957
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Ernest Oppenheimer(Diamond and Gold Mining Entrepreneur Who Controlled the 'De Beers' Group)
Birthdate: May 22, 1880
Sun Sign: Gemini
Birthplace: Friedberg, Germany
Died: 1957
Born to a cigar merchant in Germany, Ernest Oppenheimer went to South Africa as a representative of a diamond brokerage company and ended up becoming the mayor of Kimberley. He later established himself as a leading financier, who chaired De Beers and co-founded the Anglo American Corporation.
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Keith L. Moore(Canadian Biologist)
Birthdate: October 5, 1925
Sun Sign: Libra
Birthplace: Brantford, Canada
Died: 2019
A legend of anatomy, Keith L. Moore was also one of the founders of the American Association of Clinical Anatomists. The author of books such as Before We Are Born, Moore was also known for his study on the scientific accuracy of statements related to embryology mentioned in the Quran.
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Josef Rheinberger(Organist)
Birthdate: March 17, 1839
Sun Sign: Pisces
Birthplace: Vaduz, Liechtenstein
Died: 1901
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Jean Brooks(Contract player for RKO Radio Pictures)
Birthdate: December 23, 1915
Sun Sign: Capricorn
Birthplace: Houston, Texas, United States
Died: 1963
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Ludwig Mylius-Erichsen(Danish Explorer Who Led Two Productive Expeditions to Greenland)
Birthdate: January 15, 1872
Sun Sign: Capricorn
Birthplace: Viborg, Denmark
Died: 1907
Ludwig Mylius-Erichsen was a Danish ethnologist, explorer, and author. He is renowned for his explorations of Greenland. Mylius-Erichsen is credited with proving the nonexistence of the Peary Channel, thereby proving that American explorer Robert Peary was wrong. It was assumed that the channel existed until Ejnar Mikkelsen found Mylius-Erichsen's report in a cairn after Mylius-Erichsen’s death during his last exploration.
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Anton Dolin(English Ballet Choreographer and Dancer)
Birthdate: July 27, 1904
Sun Sign: Leo
Birthplace: Slinfold, West Sussex, England
Died: 1983
Sir Anton Dolin was an English ballet choreographer and dancer. He is best remembered for his association with the Royal Ballet, where he served as the principal during the 1930s. Along with Alicia Markova, Sir Anton Dolin is credited with founding the London Festival Ballet and the Markova-Dolin Ballet. Dolin was featured in the documentary, A Portrait of Giselle.
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Aleksandr Dovzhenko(Screenwriter)
Birthdate: September 10, 1894
Sun Sign: Virgo
Birthplace: Sosnytsia, Ukraine
Died: 1956
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Pierre Bézier(French Engineer)
Birthdate: September 1, 1910
Sun Sign: Virgo
Birthplace: Paris, France
Died: 1999
Born into a family of engineers, Pierre Bézier grew up to earn degrees in both mechanical and electrical engineering. He later redefined the operations at Renault by introducing computer-aided 3D car designs. He popularized what is now known as the Bézier curve and later received a Steven A. Coons Award.
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Myra Hess(Pianist)
Birthdate: February 25, 1890
Sun Sign: Pisces
Birthplace: London, England
Died: 1965
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Karel Reisz(Filmmaker)
Birthdate: July 21, 1926
Sun Sign: Cancer
Birthplace: Ostrava, Czechoslovakia
Died: 2002
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Madeline McDowell Breckinridge(American Human Rights Activist and Social Reformer)
Birthdate: May 20, 1872
Sun Sign: Taurus
Birthplace: Franklin County, Kentucky, United States
Died: 1920
Madeline McDowell Breckinridge is best remembered for leading the women's suffrage movement in Kentucky. Mostly involved with campaigns related to children’s and women’s rights, she also established the Lexington Civic League, geared toward controlling child labor and upliftment of poor children. She was also associated with efforts to prevent tuberculosis.
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James Wolfensohn(9th President of the World Bank Group (1999 - 2005))
Birthdate: December 1, 1933
Sun Sign: Sagittarius
Birthplace: Sydney, Australia
Died: 2020
A renowned investment banker and the ninth President of the World Bank, James D. Wolfensohn was also a transformative and hands-on leader and a global champion of human rights. Beginning his career in investment banking, he worked for several different institutions, before being nominated to the World Bank, shifting the Bank’s commitment back to alleviate poverty and promote social justice.
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Edward Alleyn(Actor)
Birthdate: September 1, 1566
Sun Sign: Virgo
Birthplace: London, England
Died: 1626
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Yashwantrao Chavan(Indian Politician Who is Regarded as the Architect of Modern Maharashtra)
Birthdate: March 12, 1913
Sun Sign: Pisces
Birthplace: Karad, Maharashtra, India
Died: 1984
Apart from heading several ministries, Congress leader Yashwantrao Balwantrao Chavan had also served as the chief minister of Bombay State and the chief minister of Maharashtra. He was an active participant in the Quit India movement and had even been jailed. He was a patron of education and culture.
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Wilfred Trotter(Surgeon)
Birthdate: November 3, 1872
Sun Sign: Scorpio
Birthplace: Coleford, Gloucestershire, England
Died: 1939
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Francisco Serrano, 1st Duke of la Torre(Spanish Statesman and Marshal)
Birthdate: December 17, 1810
Sun Sign: Sagittarius
Birthplace: Isla de León
Died: 1885
Francisco Serrano, 1st Duke of la Torre was a Spanish statesman and marshal. He served as the prime minister of Spain from 1868 to 1869 and then served as the regent of Spain from 1869 to 1870. One of the leading military politicians of Spain, Serrano also served as the captain-general of Cuba between 1859 and 1862.
