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Dorothy Howell Rodham
Died Nov. 1 (b. 1919)Dorothy Howell Rodham was best known for being the mother of a famous political figure, Hillary Clinton. She made few television appearances, although she did campaign when her daughter was running for the presidential nomination. She was last seen in public at granddaughter Chelsea’s wedding, What did Dorothy Rodham die from?
Leonard Stone
Died Nov. 2 (b. 1923)Leonard Stone was an actor most famous for his role in the classic film, "Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory." He also appeared in a famous TV series, Leonard Stone M*A*S*H. Despite being an actor, he also appeared as an ordinary contestant on a well-known game show, Leonard Stone Wheel of Fortune. leonard stone died of cancer, leonard stone tony award
John Opel
Died Nov. 3 (b. 1925)John Opel was the former CEO of computer giant IBM (check its stock price) where he hired this future billionaire, Bill Gates on to found Microsoft, MSN to create an operating system. John+Opel+Natural+Causes, John Opel Time Magazine
Lou Maletta
Died Nov. 2 (b. 1936)Lou Maletta was a famous gay rights activist. After serving in the military, branch Lou Maletta Army, he became a voice for gay and lesbian issues and went on to found this cable network, Gay Cable Network. Lou maletta died of liver cancer, Lou Maletta Calvin Klein
Cory Smoot
Died Nov. 3 (b. 1977)Cory Smoot was the guitarist in this heavy-metal band GWAR, performing as his alter-ego Flattus Maximus. Smoot was found dead in his tour bus as the band was heading to a performance. +cory smoot cause of death is unknown
Bob Forsch
Died Nov. 3 (b. 1950)Bob Forsch was a right-handed pitcher who spent most of his MLB career with this team, St Louis Cardinals. During his career he pitched two no-hitters. His brother, Ken, also pitched a no-hitter while playing for this team Houston Astros, making them the only brothers who have done this. Bob Forsch Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm
Andy Rooney
Died Nov. 4 (b. 1919)Andy Rooney was a TV commentator, most famous for appearing on "60 Minutes, Andy Rooney 60 minutes." During the Second World War, Rooney worked as a journalist in London. He became well-known for his political commentary on "60 Minutes" and made his final television appearance less than a month before his death. +andy rooney died of complications following surgery, Andy Rooney commentary 60 minutes
Cynthia Myers
Died Nov. 4 (b. 1950)Cynthia Myers was a model best known for posing in Playboy in 1968. Her centerfold was popular with soldiers in Vietnam and appears in this Vietnam War film Hamburger Hill. She later became an actress, Beyond the Valley of the Dolls. Cynthia Myers no details of the cause of death, Cynthia Myers Apollo 12
John Randolph Hearst Jr.
Died Nov. 4 (b. 1933)John Randolph Hearst Jr. was part of an iconic media family, its founder william randolph hearst, and spent much of his working life in the newspaper industry. He worked as a photographer, newspaper New York Daily Mirror, and later edited this magazine, Motor Boat and Sailing Magazine. John Randolph Hearst cause of death not disclosed, John "Bunky" Randolph Hearst Jr
Norton Dodge
Died Nov. 5 (b. 1927)Norton Dodge was an economist and world-renowned art collector, whose collection is housed at this museum, Jane Voorhees Zimmerli Art Museum. Dodge taught, University of Maryland, College Park, for most of his academic life, eventually retiring in 1988. Norton dodge multiple organ failure
George Ansbro
Died Nov. 5 (b. 1915)George Ansbro was best known as a radio host, working for NBC. He later wrote an autobiography of his life in radio, called I have a lady in the the balcony, after retiring in 1990. His cause of death is unknown.
Mel Hancock
Died Nov. 6 (b. 1929)Mel Hancock was a Missouri congressman between 1988 and 1997. After serving in this branch, U.S. Air Force, of the military, he became interested in taxation policy, and founded this organization, Taxpayer Survival Association. Hancock Amendment
Margaret Field
Died Nov. 6 (b. 1922)Margaret Field was an actress famous for her work in Westerns, The Range Rider. She also appeared in this sci-fi classic, The Man from Planet X, before cutting her career short in 1959 to focus on her family. Margaret Field + cancer, Sally Field
Joe Frazier
Died Nov. 7 (b. 1944)Joe Frazier, nickname Smokin' Joe was a heavyweight boxer, who won an Olympic Gold Medal in 1964. He was most famous for his fights against this opponent, Muhammad Ali. He was the undisputed heavyweight champion between 1971 and 1973, when he lost his crown, George Foreman. Joe Frazier + liver cancer
Bil Keane
Died Nov. 8 (b. 1922)The creator of "Family Circle," the most widely-syndicated single-panel daily cartoon, Family Circus cartoon, in the world, newspapers carry it Family Circus + 1,500 newspapers, Keane modeled his characters after his own family. The comic made its debut in 1960, celebrating its 50th year in syndication in 2010. Bil Keane died of congestive heart failure, Jeff Keane + Family Circus
Jimmy Norman
Died Nov. 8 (b. 1937)Jimmy Norman was a composer and song writer for several famous artists, including Bob Marley and the Rolling Stones. As well as having a chart hit, I Don't Love you No More Jimmy Norman, in his own right he also performed as a session musician with this guitar icon, Jimi Hendrix. Jimmy Norman jazz musician died after long illness, Jazz Foundation of America
Benny McCoy
Died Nov. 9 (b. 1915)Benny McCoy was a left-handed batter who spent his MLB career with these teams, Benny McCoy. When the U.S. Navy and World War II forced him to miss four seasons, he didn’t recover his skill, and despite being the highest paid player in the league in 1940, he never played another major league game, $40,000.
Killer Karl Kox
Died Nov. 10 (b. 1931)"Killer" Karl Kox, his real name Herb Gerwig was a professional wrestler in both the U.S. and Japan. His most famous rivalry was with Haystacks Calhoun, although he used his signature move, it called Brain Buster, on a number of wrestlers. Kox made his final appearance in August 2011, before his death three months later. Killer Karl Kox + complications + heart attack
Evelyn Lauder
Died Nov. 12 (b. 1936)Evelyn Lauder was famous for her work with breast cancer, developing a charity, it called Breast Cancer Research Foundation, to raise money for research, and personally creating its famous symbol, Breast Cancer Ribbon. She worked for her mother-in-law, world famous cosmetics company estee lauder, although she used much of it to fund her philanthropic work. Evelyn Lauder + ovarian cancer, 80 million pink ribbons sold worldwide
Jamie Pierre
Died Nov. 13 (b. 1973)Jamie Pierre, his full name Matthew Jamison Pierre, was a professional skier, famous for his daring jumps off cliffs. In 2006 he broke the world record for the highest jump off a mountain cliff, Jamie Pierre + 255-foot cliff jump. Jamie Pierre + killed in avalanche
Ilya Zhitomirskiy
Died Nov. 12 (b. 1989)Ilya Zhitomirskiy was a software developer and entrepreneur. He is best known for developing a ‘pod’-based social networking software, Diaspora, which he conceived with four college friends, New York University. +Ilya Zhitomirskiy died of possible suicide
Karl Slover
Died Nov. 15 (b. 1918)Karl Slover was an actor most famous for his role as one of the munchkins in the "Wizard of Oz." His most famous scene will live on in cinematic history. Karl Slover + cardiopulmonary arrest, +Karl Slover + 4 feet 5 inches tall
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