Famous Faces Who Passed Away in November 2019
Celebrity Deaths November 2019
These are the famous faces who passed away in November 2019.
Rudy Boesch
Rudy Boesch, 91, was the oldest contestant to have appeared on the reality television show “Survivor.” The decorated U.S. Navy veteran died on Nov. 1 after battling Alzheimer’s disease.
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Brian Tarantina
Actor Brian Tarantina was found dead in his New York apartment on Nov. 2, according to WCBS. He was 60 years old.
His most recent role was a bartender named Jackie in the Amazon Prime Original “The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel.” He also played Bootsy in the popular 2000s comedy-drama “Gilmore Girls.”
The Gaslight won’t be the same without you. Thank you Brian Tarantina for sharing in all of the laughs. Sending love to his family and friends in this difficult time. pic.twitter.com/J1R1ijF3tE
— The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel (@MaiselTV) November 2, 2019
Robert Norris
The original “Marlboro Man,” Robert Norris passed away at age 90 on Nov. 3. Even though he was often depicted holding Marlboro cigarettes, he never smoked and spent much of his time mentoring children with disabilities.
‘Original Marlboro Man’ Bob Norris dies at age 90https://t.co/5144klnpjX pic.twitter.com/p8RKyZQDSn
— WSFA 12 News (@wsfa12news) November 8, 2019
Virginia Leith
Actress Virginia Leith, most famously known for her role as a disembodied head in the 1962 horror film “The Brain That Wouldn’t Die,” passed away on Nov. 4. She was 94 years old.
Virginia Leith, the star of THE BRAIN THAT WOULDNT DIE, died today at age 92. I had no idea she was still with us, and her passing has inspired me to look up other classic genre talent and write them thank you letters. I’ll share addresses I find here, and I hope you do the same. pic.twitter.com/XAqpJwOOQ7
— Ted Geoghegan (@tedgeoghegan) November 13, 2019
William Wintersole
Beloved “The Young and the Restless” and “General Hospital” star William Wintersole passed away on Nov. 5 at 88. His daughter shared the devastating news on Facebook. “My bond with him was strong. His heart pure,” she wrote.
Laurel Griggs
Broadway actress Laurel Griggs tragically passed away on Nov. 5 after suffering an asthma attack. She was only 13 years old.
We are saddened to share that Laurel Griggs passed away this week at the age of 13. Laurel was a brilliant young lady who appeared on Broadway in “Cat on a Hot Tin Roof” and “Once”. We send our condolences to her loved ones at this difficult time. pic.twitter.com/SHDEiErN9l
— Young Broadway (@YoungBwayNews) November 8, 2019
George Breen
Four-time Olympic medalist George Breen passed away on Nov. 9 after battling pancreatic cancer. The former captain of the U.S. men’s swimming team was 84 years old.
It is with great sadness we have to share with you the passing yesterday of Coach George Breen.
Our thoughts are with his immediate family and his extensive collection of friends and loved ones in the swimming community.
At Wahoos George has been… https://t.co/I7DTCECeeI pic.twitter.com/jW2u7obuGf
— Jersey Wahoos (@JerseyWahoos) November 10, 2019
Jane Galloway Heitz
Actress Jane Galloway Heitz, most famously known for her role as Lillian Adler on “Glee,” died at age 78 on Nov. 13.
Glee actress Jane Galloway Heitz has reportedly passed away due to heart failure.https://t.co/kPtmdbKGnW
— Entertainment Tonight (@etnow) November 22, 2019
Joan Staley
Actress Joan Staley died of heart failure on Nov. 24, according to Hollywood Reporter. She was 79 years old. Staley starred alongside Don Knotts in “The Ghost and Mr. Chicken” and appeared on television shows such as “The Dick Van Dyke Show” and “77 Sunset Strip.”
Joan Staley, who starred opposite Don Knotts in ‘The Ghost and Mr. Chicken’ and appeared on ‘The Dick Van Dyke Show’ and a ‘McHale’s Navy’ spinoff, has died at 79. https://t.co/3bTKkteL1g
— Hollywood Reporter (@THR) November 29, 2019
Goo Hara
K-pop star Goo Hara was found dead on Nov. 24, according to CNN. She was only 28 years old. Hara’s death is the second in a strange string of K-pop star deaths.
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Frank Biondi
Frank Biondi, a 74-year-old prominent film and television executive, died on Nov. 25. He held executive roles at HBO, Viacom and Universal Studios before his death.
Rising Ground mourns the loss of Frank Biondi, who, with his wife Carol, helped us launch the Carol and Frank Biondi Education Center. https://t.co/BRtlDawiR0 #specialeducation #nyc pic.twitter.com/yb6ourNUqz
— Rising Ground (@risinggroundny) December 2, 2019
Godfrey Gao
Taiwanese-Canadian actor and model Godfrey Gao died on Nov. 27 after collapsing on a Chinese reality television series set. He was only 35 years old.
General Yang reporting for duty ??♂️??? August 09 2019 #ShanghaiFortress #上海堡垒 pic.twitter.com/XB1IHq8SOi
— Godfrey Gao (@GodfreyGao) August 2, 2019
Irving Burgie
Singer-songwriter Irving Burgie passed away on Nov. 29 at 95. Most famously known for his contribution to the calypso craze of the ’50s, Burgie wrote such hits as “Day-O” (“The Banana Boat Song”).
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