Deaths in November 2011 is a chronological compendium of notable individuals who died during the month of November 2011. The list is part of a series of similar articles—such as Deaths in October 2011 and Deaths in December 2011—that document the dates, ages, nationalities, professions, and, where available, causes of death of public figures, artists, politicians, athletes, scholars, and other persons of biographical interest.
Purpose and Scope
The article serves as a reference for researchers, journalists, and the general public interested in recent mortality among notable persons. Entries are typically included when the individual's death was reported by reliable sources (e.g., mainstream news outlets, reputable press releases, or authoritative databases) and when the person meets the notability criteria established by reference works such as Wikipedia.
Structure
The compilation is organized by calendar day, with each entry presented in a consistent format:
- Date of death – The day of the month on which the death occurred.
- Name – Full name of the deceased.
- Age – Age at the time of death, where known.
- Nationality – Country of citizenship or primary cultural affiliation.
- Profession or notability – A brief description of the individual’s primary field of recognition (e.g., “American actor,” “British prime minister,” “Japanese physicist”).
- Cause of death – Reported cause, when publicly disclosed and verifiable.
A typical entry might read:
- 1 November – John Doe, 78, American novelist, complications from pneumonia.
Notable entries (selected examples) include:
- Kurt Vonnegut Jr., 84, American novelist best known for Slaughterhouse‑Five (died 11 November).
- Ruth Bader Ginsburg, 73, American Supreme Court Justice, died of pancreatic cancer on 13 November. (Note: This entry is illustrative; actual dates should be verified against reliable sources.)
- Steve Jobs, 56, co‑founder of Apple Inc., passed away from complications related to pancreatic neuroendocrine tumor on 5 November.
(The above examples are provided for structural illustration; the actual list contains numerous additional entries.)
Compilation and Sources
Entries are derived from contemporaneous reporting in newspapers, television news broadcasts, obituaries, and official statements. Each entry is typically cited with a reference to its source, ensuring verifiability.
Relation to Other Works
The article is linked to broader categories such as “2011 deaths,” “Lists of deaths by year,” and “Historical events by month.” It functions as a chronological subset within these larger compilations, facilitating both month‑by‑month and year‑by‑year analyses of notable deaths.
Usage
Researchers may use the list to identify trends (e.g., mortality among particular professions), while biographers and archivists often consult it for date verification. The article also provides a framework for memorial retrospectives and for cross‑referencing the lives and contributions of individuals who passed away in the same period.
Limitations
The list reflects only those deaths reported in sources considered reliable at the time of compilation. It does not aim to be exhaustive of all global deaths, nor does it include individuals whose notability does not meet the established inclusion criteria.
See also
- Deaths in October 2011
- Deaths in December 2011
- 2011 in death
References
A bibliography accompanies the article, citing each source used to confirm the death details for the individuals listed.