🦃 Thanksgiving (United States)
Notable deaths on November 26th
Stephen Sondheim
American composer and lyricist (1930–2021).
Born March 22nd, 1930 in Manhattan.
Died November 26th, 2021 at 91 years old in Roxbury. [ref]
Florence Foster Jenkins
American soprano, renowned for her lack of musical skill and singing ability (1868–1944).
Born July 19th, 1868 in Wilkes-Barre.
Died November 26th, 1944 at 76 years old in New York City (myocardial infarction).
Stephen Hillenburg
American marine science educator and artist (1961-2018).
Born August 21st, 1961 in Fort Sill. [ref]
Died November 26th, 2018 at 57 years old in San Marino (amyotrophic lateral sclerosis). [ref]
Albert DeSalvo
American criminal and convicted rapist (1931–1973).
Born September 3rd, 1931 in Chelsea.
Died November 26th, 1973 at 42 years old in Walpole (stab wound).
Flip Wilson
American comedian and actor (1933-1998).
Born December 8th, 1933 in Jersey City.
Died November 26th, 1998 at 64 years old in Malibu (liver cancer).
John Browning
Firearms designer of the united states (1855-1926).
Born January 23rd, 1855 in Ogden.
Died November 26th, 1926 at 71 years old in Liège (heart failure).
Vivien Thomas
American surgeon (1910-1985).
Born August 29th, 1910 in New Iberia, Lake Providence.
Died November 26th, 1985 at 75 years old (pancreatic cancer).
Bob Bryar
American drummer (1979–2024).
Born December 31st, 1979 in Chicago. [ref]
Died November 26th, 2024 at 44 years old in Shelbyville. [ref]
Rachel Roberts
British actress (1927-1980).
Born September 20th, 1927 in Llanelli.
Died November 26th, 1980 at 53 years old in Hollywood (drug overdose).
Mary Welsh Hemingway
American journalist (1908–1986).
Born April 5th, 1908 in Walker.
Died November 26th, 1986 at 78 years old in New York City.
Do not fear death. Death is always at our side. When we show fear, it jumps at us faster than light. But, if we do not show fear, it casts its eye upon us gently and then guides us into infinity. Laughing Bull