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People Who Died in the Year 2003:
(116 found)
Bud Metheny
baseball
,
coach
Real/Birth Name:
Arthur Beauregard Metheny
Also Known As:
Arthur Beauregard "Bud" Metheny
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
1 June 1915
Death Date:
2 January 2003
Age at Death:
87
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Gemini
♊ - the Twins - people born May 22 through June 21
Birth Place:
St. Louis, Missouri, USA
Brief Facts:
Outfielder, team
New York Yankees
. Coach, team
Old Dominion University
.
Halls of Fame, Awards, etc.
ABCA Hall of Fame
1984.
Hampton Roads Sports Hall of Fame
2013.
Old Dominion Hall of Fame
.
Tidewater Baseball Hall of Fame
.
Virginia Sports Hall of Fame
1979.
William & Mary Hall of Fame
.
Rushton Skakel
relative
Real/Birth Name:
Rushton Walter Skakel
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
5 October 1923
Death Date:
2 January 2003
Age at Death:
79
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Libra
♎ - the Scales - people born September 24 through October 23
Birth Place:
Connecticut, USA
Relationships:
uncle of
Bobby Kennedy III
older brother of
Ethel Kennedy
Older than Ethel Kennedy by 4 years.
uncle of
Joseph P. Kennedy II
uncle of
Joseph P. Kennedy III
uncle of
Kerry Kennedy
uncle of
Kyra Kennedy
father of
Michael Skakel
uncle of
Robert F. Kennedy Jr.
Details - all relationships
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Descendants:
Michael Skakel
Brief Facts:
His son was convicted of murder.
Sydney Omarr
columnist
,
writer
Real/Birth Name:
Sidney Kimmelman
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
5 August 1926
Death Date:
2 January 2003
Age at Death:
76
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Leo
♌ - the Lion - people born July 23 through August 21
Birth Place:
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
Brief Facts:
Astrologer.
Sid Gillman
football
,
coach
Real/Birth Name:
Sidney Gillman
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
26 October 1911
Death Date:
3 January 2003
Age at Death:
91
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Scorpio
♏ - the Scorpion - people born October 24 through November 22
Birth Place:
Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA
Brief Facts:
Position end for teams
Ohio State University
,
Cleveland Rams
. Coach for teams
Miami University
,
University of Cincinnati
,
Los Angeles Rams
,
San Diego Chargers
,
Houston Oilers
.
Halls of Fame, Awards, etc.
Breitbard Hall of Fame
1987.
College Football Hall of Fame
1989.
International Jewish Sports Hall of Fame
1991.
National Jewish Sports Hall of Fame
2002.
Ohio State Men's Varsity "O" Hall of Fame
1981.
Pro Football Hall of Fame
1983.
San Diego Chargers Hall of Fame
1985.
Maurice Gibb
singer
,
musician
,
composer
,
actor
,
writer
,
producer
,
bassist
Real/Birth Name:
Maurice Ernest Gibb
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
22 December 1949
Death Date:
12 January 2003
Age at Death:
53, 21 days after his birthday
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Sagittarius
♐ - the Archer or Centaur - people born November 23 through December 22
Birth Place:
Douglas, Isle of Man, Crown Dependencies
Relationships:
older brother of
Andy Gibb
Older than Andy Gibb by 8 years.
younger brother of
Barry Gibb
Younger than Barry Gibb by 3 years.
ex-husband of
Lulu
Younger than Lulu by 1 year.
twin brother of
Robin Gibb
The same age as Robin Gibb.
Details - all relationships
List - people connecting
Brief Facts:
First name pronounced like "Morris." Member of group
The Bee Gees
. Bassist. CBE awarded 2001. Song
Stayin' Alive
. Movie
Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band
.
Halls of Fame, Awards, etc.
ARIA Hall of Fame
1997.
Dance Music Hall of Fame
2004.
Hit Parade Hall of Fame
2008.
London Avenue of Stars
2004.
Rock and Roll Hall of Fame
1997.
Songwriters Hall of Fame
1994.
The Vocal Group Hall of Fame
2001.
ARIA Hall of Fame
1997 as a member of group
The Bee Gees
.
Hit Parade Hall of Fame
2008 as a member of group
The Bee Gees
.
London Avenue of Stars
2004 as a member of group
The Bee Gees
.
Rock and Roll Hall of Fame
1997 as a member of group
The Bee Gees
.
The Vocal Group Hall of Fame
2001 as a member of group
The Bee Gees
.
Hollywood Walk of Fame
A star at 6845 Hollywood Boulevard for contributions to the recording industry as a member of group
The Bee Gees
.
Richard Crenna
actor
,
director
,
producer
Real/Birth Name:
Richard Donald Crenna
Also Known As:
Dick Crenna
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
30 November 1926
Death Date:
17 January 2003
Age at Death:
76
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Sagittarius
♐ - the Archer or Centaur - people born November 23 through December 22
Birth Place:
Los Angeles, California, USA
Brief Facts:
Movies
Sabrina (1995)
,
Leviathan
,
Wait Until Dark
,
First Blood
,
Rambo: First Blood Part II
,
Rambo III
. TV series
Judging Amy
.
Halls of Fame, Awards, etc.
Hollywood Walk of Fame
A star at 6714 Hollywood Boulevard for contributions to the motion picture industry23 May 1988
Bill Mauldin
cartoonist
,
actor
Real/Birth Name:
William Henry Mauldin
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
29 October 1921
Death Date:
22 January 2003
Age at Death:
81
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Scorpio
♏ - the Scorpion - people born October 24 through November 22
Birth Place:
Mountain Park, New Mexico, USA
Brief Facts:
Two time winner of the Pulitzer Prize. Movie
The Red Badge of Courage
.
Halls of Fame, Awards, etc.
Oklahoma Cartoonists Hall of Fame
2005.
St. Louis Walk of Fame
A star at 6271 Delmar Boulevard
Nell Carter
actor
,
singer
,
Broadway
Real/Birth Name:
Nell Ruth Hardy
Gender:
Female
Birth Date:
13 September 1948
Death Date:
23 January 2003
Age at Death:
54
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Virgo
♍ - the Virgin - people born August 22 through September 23
Birth Place:
Birmingham, Alabama, USA
Brief Facts:
Broadway musical
Ain't Misbehavin'
. TV series
Gimme a Break!
,
The Misadventures of Sheriff Lobo
.
Halls of Fame, Awards, etc.
Alabama Stage and Screen Hall of Fame
2000.
Sabotage
rapper
,
murdered
,
composer
,
actor
Real/Birth Name:
Mauro Mateus dos Santos
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
3 April 1973
Death Date:
24 January 2003
Age at Death:
29
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Aries
♈ - the Ram - people born March 21 through April 20
Birth Place:
São Paulo, São Paulo, Brazil
Brief Facts:
Brazilian. Shot four times in the head and chest.
Mary Ellis
actor
,
singer
Real/Birth Name:
Mary Elsas
Gender:
Female
Birth Date:
15 June 1897
Death Date:
30 January 2003
Age at Death:
105
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Gemini
♊ - the Twins - people born May 22 through June 21
Birth Place:
New York City, New York, USA
Brief Facts:
Performed in London stage musicals, often with
Ivor Novello
.
David M. Brown
space
,
accident
,
Columbia
Real/Birth Name:
David McDowell Brown
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
16 April 1956
Death Date:
1 February 2003
Age at Death:
46
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Aries
♈ - the Ram - people born March 21 through April 20
Birth Place:
Arlington County, Virginia, USA
Brief Facts:
Died in Columbia shuttle disaster, his first astronaut mission.
Space Missions:
STS-107
- Died on reentry
Shuttle Columbia, launched January 16, 2003
Duration: 15d 22h. Destroyed February 1, 2003 on re-entry, killing all seven astronauts. The cause was a breach on the left wing at take-off.
Halls of Fame, Awards, etc.
Congressional Space Medal of Honor
2004.
Ilan Ramon
space
,
military
,
Columbia
Real/Birth Name:
Ilan Wolferman
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
20 June 1954
Death Date:
1 February 2003
Age at Death:
48
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Gemini
♊ - the Twins - people born May 22 through June 21
Birth Place:
Ramat Gan, Israel
Brief Facts:
Changed his last name from Wolferman when he joined the Israeli Air Force. Died in the Columbia shuttle disaster.
Space Missions:
STS-107
- Died on reentry
Shuttle Columbia, launched January 16, 2003
Duration: 15d 22h. Destroyed February 1, 2003 on re-entry, killing all seven astronauts. The cause was a breach on the left wing at take-off.
Halls of Fame, Awards, etc.
Congressional Space Medal of Honor
2004.
Kalpana Chawla
engineer
,
space
,
accident
,
Columbia
Real/Birth Name:
Kalpana C. Chawla
Nickname(s):
KC
Gender:
Female
Birth Date:
1 July 1961
Death Date:
1 February 2003
Age at Death:
41
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Cancer
♋ - the Crab - people born June 22 through July 22
Birth Place:
Karnal, Haryana, India
Brief Facts:
Astronaut. Died in the Columbia shuttle disaster.
Space Missions:
STS-107
- Died on reentry
Shuttle Columbia, launched January 16, 2003
Duration: 15d 22h. Destroyed February 1, 2003 on re-entry, killing all seven astronauts. The cause was a breach on the left wing at take-off.
STS-87
Shuttle Columbia, launched November 19, 1997
Duration: 15d 16h.
Halls of Fame, Awards, etc.
Congressional Space Medal of Honor
2004.
Laurel Clark
doctor
,
space
,
accident
,
Columbia
Real/Birth Name:
Laurel Blair Salton
Also Known As:
Laurel Blair Salton Clark
Gender:
Female
Birth Date:
10 March 1961
Death Date:
1 February 2003
Age at Death:
41
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Pisces
♓ - the Fish - people born February 20 through March 20
Birth Place:
Ames, Iowa, USA
Brief Facts:
Medical doctor, United States Navy Captain, NASA astronaut and Space Shuttle mission specialist. Died in Columbia shuttle disaster.
Space Missions:
STS-107
- Died on reentry
Shuttle Columbia, launched January 16, 2003
Duration: 15d 22h. Destroyed February 1, 2003 on re-entry, killing all seven astronauts. The cause was a breach on the left wing at take-off.
Halls of Fame, Awards, etc.
Congressional Space Medal of Honor
2004.
Michael P. Anderson
space
,
accident
,
Columbia
Real/Birth Name:
Michael Phillip Anderson
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
25 December 1959 (Christmas Day)
Death Date:
1 February 2003
Age at Death:
43
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Capricorn
♑ - the Sea-Goat - people born December 23 through January 20
Birth Place:
Plattsburgh, New York, USA
Brief Facts:
Endeavour, 1998, the eighth Shuttle-Mir docking mission. Died in the Columbia shuttle disaster on re-entry.
Space Missions:
STS-107
- Died on reentry
Shuttle Columbia, launched January 16, 2003
Duration: 15d 22h. Destroyed February 1, 2003 on re-entry, killing all seven astronauts. The cause was a breach on the left wing at take-off.
STS-89
Shuttle Endeavour, launched January 22, 1998
Duration: 8d 19h.
Halls of Fame, Awards, etc.
Congressional Space Medal of Honor
2004.
Rick Husband
space
,
accident
,
Columbia
Real/Birth Name:
Rick Douglas Husband
Also Known As:
Rick D. Husband
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
12 July 1957
Death Date:
1 February 2003
Age at Death:
45
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Cancer
♋ - the Crab - people born June 22 through July 22
Birth Place:
Amarillo, Texas, USA
Brief Facts:
Died in Columbia shuttle disaster.
Space Missions:
STS-107
- Died on reentry
Shuttle Columbia, launched January 16, 2003
Duration: 15d 22h. Destroyed February 1, 2003 on re-entry, killing all seven astronauts. The cause was a breach on the left wing at take-off.
STS-96 (1999)
Shuttle Discovery, launched May 27, 1999
Duration: 9d 19h. The first shuttle flight to dock with the ISS. Discovery shuttle
Halls of Fame, Awards, etc.
Congressional Space Medal of Honor
2004.
William C. McCool
aviator
,
space
,
accident
,
Columbia
Real/Birth Name:
William Cameron McCool
Also Known As:
Willie McCool
Nickname(s):
Willie
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
23 September 1961
Death Date:
1 February 2003
Age at Death:
41
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Virgo
♍ - the Virgin - people born August 22 through September 23
Birth Place:
San Diego, California, USA
Brief Facts:
Former test pilot. Died in Columbia shuttle disaster, he was the pilot.
Space Missions:
STS-107
- Died on reentry
Shuttle Columbia, launched January 16, 2003
Duration: 15d 22h. Destroyed February 1, 2003 on re-entry, killing all seven astronauts. The cause was a breach on the left wing at take-off.
Halls of Fame, Awards, etc.
Congressional Space Medal of Honor
2004.
John Houston
relative
Real/Birth Name:
John Russell Houston Jr.
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
13 September 1920
Death Date:
2 February 2003
Age at Death:
82
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Virgo
♍ - the Virgin - people born August 22 through September 23
Birth Place:
Trenton, New Jersey, USA
Relationships:
grandfather of
Bobbi Kristina Brown
ex-husband of
Cissy Houston
Older than Cissy Houston by 13 years.
father of
Whitney Houston
Details - all relationships
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Descendants:
Whitney Houston
Bobbi Kristina Brown
Brief Facts:
Newark City administrator and entertainment executive.
Lana Clarkson
actor
,
model
,
murdered
Real/Birth Name:
Lana Jean Clarkson
Gender:
Female
Birth Date:
5 April 1962
Death Date:
3 February 2003
Age at Death:
40
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Aries
♈ - the Ram - people born March 21 through April 20
Birth Place:
Long Beach, California, USA
Brief Facts:
Movies
Barbarian Queen II: The Empress Strikes Back
,
Deathstalker
,
Amazon Women on the Moon
. Murdered by
Phil Spector
.
Jerome Hines
singer
,
opera
,
composer
,
mathematician
Real/Birth Name:
Jerome Albert Link Heinz
Also Known As:
Jerome A. Hines
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
8 November 1921
Death Date:
4 February 2003
Age at Death:
81
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Scorpio
♏ - the Scorpion - people born October 24 through November 22
Birth Place:
Hollywood, California, USA
Height:
6 feet 6 inches (198.12 cm)
Brief Facts:
Bass. Role of
Sarastro
in opera
The Magic Flute
. Role of
Mephistopheles
in opera
Faust
. Changed name to Hines at the suggestion of
Sol Hurok
to avoid anti-German sentiment during World War 2. Published 5 articles in magazine
Mathematics Magazine
.
Kid Gavilán
boxing
Real/Birth Name:
Gerardo González
Also Known As:
Kid Gavilan
Nickname(s):
Cuban Hawk
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
6 January 1926
Death Date:
13 February 2003
Age at Death:
77
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Capricorn
♑ - the Sea-Goat - people born December 23 through January 20
Birth Place:
Berrocal, Camaguey, Cuba
Brief Facts:
Welterweight. Cuban, invented the "bolo" punch.
Halls of Fame, Awards, etc.
International Boxing Hall of Fame
1990.
Johnny Longden
horse racing
Real/Birth Name:
John Eric Longden
Nickname(s):
The Pumper
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
14 February 1907
Death Date:
14 February 2003
Age at Death:
96, his birthday
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Aquarius
♒ - the Water-Carrier - people born January 21 through February 19
Birth Place:
Wakefield, Yorkshire, England, UK
Brief Facts:
Jockey.
Halls of Fame, Awards, etc.
Bay Area Sports Hall of Fame
1985.
Canadian Horse Racing Hall of Fame
1976.
National Museum of Racing and Hall of Fame
1958.
Johnny Paycheck
singer
,
country
,
criminal
Real/Birth Name:
Donald Eugene Lytle
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
31 May 1938
Death Date:
19 February 2003
Age at Death:
64
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Gemini
♊ - the Twins - people born May 22 through June 21
Birth Place:
Greenfield, Ohio, USA
Brief Facts:
Song
Take This Job and Shove It
. Group
The Cherokee Cowboys
. In prison 22 months for shooting a man, pardoned by the governor.
Halls of Fame, Awards, etc.
Atlanta Country Music Hall of Fame
2002.
Member of Grand Ole Opry
.
Fred Rogers
kids
,
actor
,
singer
,
tv
Real/Birth Name:
Fred McFeely Rogers
Also Known As:
Mister Rogers
Mr. Rogers
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
20 March 1928
Death Date:
27 February 2003
Age at Death:
74, 21 days before his 75
th
birthday
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Pisces
♓ - the Fish - people born February 20 through March 20
Birth Place:
Latrobe, Pennsylvania, USA
Brief Facts:
An ordained minister. Host of the children's TV show
Mr. Rogers Neighborhood
. Known for soft voice, song at the beginning and end, and his sweater which was hung in the closet.
Halls of Fame, Awards, etc.
Broadcasting & Cable Hall of Fame
2005.
Presidential Medal of Freedom
2002.
Television Academy Hall of Fame
1999.
Hollywood Walk of Fame
A star at 6600 Hollywood Boulevard for contributions to the television industry
Hank Ballard
singer
,
blues
,
R&B
,
composer
Real/Birth Name:
John Henry Kendricks
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
18 November 1927
Death Date:
2 March 2003
Age at Death:
75
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Scorpio
♏ - the Scorpion - people born October 24 through November 22
Birth Place:
Detroit, Michigan, USA
Relationships:
cousin of
Florence Ballard
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Brief Facts:
Group
Hank Ballard & The Midnighters
. Wrote songs
The Twist
,
Work with Me, Annie
. Invented the Twist dance.
Halls of Fame, Awards, etc.
Michigan Rock and Roll Legends Hall of Fame
.
Rhythm & Blues Hall of Fame
2015.
Rock and Roll Hall of Fame
1990.
The Vocal Group Hall of Fame
1999.
Michigan Rock and Roll Legends Hall of Fame
as a member of group
Hank Ballard & The Midnighters
.
Rhythm & Blues Hall of Fame
2015 as a member of group
Hank Ballard & The Midnighters
.
The Vocal Group Hall of Fame
1999 as a member of group
Hank Ballard & The Midnighters
.
Adam Faith
singer
,
actor
Real/Birth Name:
Terence Nelhams-Wright
Also Known As:
Terry Nelhams
Terence "Terry" Nelhams-Wright
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
23 June 1940
Death Date:
8 March 2003
Age at Death:
62
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Cancer
♋ - the Crab - people born June 22 through July 22
Birth Place:
East Acton, London, England, UK
Brief Facts:
He was unaware his surname was Nelhams-Wright until he applied for a passport and obtained his birth certificate. He was known as Terry Nelhams. TV series
Drumbeat
. Movie
Foxes
. Songs
What Do You Want?
,
Poor Me
,
Someone Else's Baby
,
Don't That Beat All
. Also a financial journalist.
Karen Morley
actor
,
politician
Real/Birth Name:
Karen Morley
Gender:
Female
Birth Date:
12 December 1909
Death Date:
8 March 2003
Age at Death:
93
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Sagittarius
♐ - the Archer or Centaur - people born November 23 through December 22
Birth Place:
Ottumwa, Iowa, USA
Relationships:
ex-wife of
Charles Vidor
Younger than Charles Vidor by 9 years.
Details - all relationships
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Brief Facts:
Member of
WAMPAS Baby Stars (1931)
. Movies
M
,
The Last Train from Madrid
. Testified before HUAC - refused to say anything about Communist activities.
Lynne Thigpen
actor
,
Broadway
,
Tony Award
,
soap
Real/Birth Name:
Cherlynne Theresa Thigpen
Also Known As:
Lynn Richmond
Gender:
Female
Birth Date:
22 December 1948
Death Date:
12 March 2003
Age at Death:
54
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Sagittarius
♐ - the Archer or Centaur - people born November 23 through December 22
Birth Place:
Joliet, Illinois, USA
Brief Facts:
Plays
Fences
,
An American Daughter
. TV series
The District
,
All My Children
. Movie
Anger Management
.
Michael Jeter
actor
,
Broadway
,
Tony Award
,
director
,
singer
Real/Birth Name:
Michael Jeter
Also Known As:
Mike Jeter
Michael Jeeter
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
26 August 1952
Death Date:
30 March 2003
Age at Death:
50
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Virgo
♍ - the Virgin - people born August 22 through September 23
Birth Place:
Lawrenceburg, Tennessee, USA
Brief Facts:
Movies
The Polar Express
,
The Gift
,
Air Bud
,
Open Range
,
The Green Mile
,
Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas
,
Patch Adams
,
Waterworld
,
Jurassic Park III
. TV series
Evening Shade
. Tony Award in 1990 for Broadway play
Grand Hotel
.
George Connor
football
Real/Birth Name:
George Leo Connor
Nickname(s):
Moose
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
21 January 1925
Death Date:
31 March 2003
Age at Death:
78
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Aquarius
♒ - the Water-Carrier - people born January 21 through February 19
Birth Place:
Chicago, Illinois, USA
Brief Facts:
Tackle on offense, and on defense was recognized as one of the first linebackers. Teams
College of the Holy Cross
,
University of Notre Dame
,
Chicago Bears
.
Halls of Fame, Awards, etc.
Chicagoland Sports Hall of Fame
.
College Football Hall of Fame
1963.
Outland Trophy
1946.
Pro Football Hall of Fame
1975.
Bing Russell
actor
,
baseball
,
western
,
writer
Real/Birth Name:
Neil Russell
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
5 May 1926
Death Date:
8 April 2003
Age at Death:
76, 27 days before his 77
th
birthday
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Taurus
♉ - the Bull - people born April 21 through May 21
Birth Place:
Brattleboro, Vermont, USA
Relationships:
father of
Kurt Russell
Details - all relationships
List - people connecting
Descendants:
Kurt Russell
Brief Facts:
Owner of Class A team
Portland Mavericks
. TV show
Bonanza
in role of
the sheriff
. Movies
The Computer Wore Tennis Shoes
,
The Magnificent Seven
.
Nina Simone
singer
,
jazz
,
activist
Real/Birth Name:
Eunice Kathleen Waymon
Also Known As:
Dr. Nina Simone
Nickname(s):
The High Priestess of Soul
Gender:
Female
Birth Date:
21 February 1933
Death Date:
21 April 2003
Age at Death:
70
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Pisces
♓ - the Fish - people born February 20 through March 20
Birth Place:
Tryon, North Carolina, USA
Brief Facts:
Unusually low vocal range. Civil rights activist. Songs
My Baby Just Cares for Me
,
I Put a Spell on You
,
Four Women
,
I Loves You Porgy
,
Feeling Good
,
Don't Let Me Be Misunderstood
,
Sinnerman
,
To Be Young, Gifted and Black
,
Ain't Got No/I Got Life
,
I Want a Little Sugar in My Bowl
.
Halls of Fame, Awards, etc.
ASCAP Jazz Wall of Fame
.
Big Band and Jazz Hall of Fame
2002.
Ertegun Jazz Hall of Fame
2018.
North Carolina Music Hall of Fame
2009.
Philadelphia Music Alliance Walk of Fame
1994.
Rock and Roll Hall of Fame
2018.
SoulMusic Hall of Fame
.
Felice Bryant
lyricist
Real/Birth Name:
Matilda Genevieve Scaduto
Gender:
Female
Birth Date:
7 August 1925
Death Date:
22 April 2003
Age at Death:
77
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Leo
♌ - the Lion - people born July 23 through August 21
Birth Place:
Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA
Relationships:
wife of
Boudleaux Bryant
, until his earlier death.
Younger than Boudleaux Bryant by 5 years.
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Brief Facts:
Wrote over 800 songs including
Rocky Top
,
Wake Up Little Susie
,
All I Have to Do Is Dream
,
Bye Bye Love
with husband
Boudleaux Bryant
- many for the Everly Brothers.
Halls of Fame, Awards, etc.
Atlanta Country Music Hall of Fame
1985.
Country Music Hall of Fame
1991.
Georgia Music Hall of Fame
2006.
Music City Walk of Fame
2006.
NACMAI Hall of Fame
1999.
Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame
1972.
Rockabilly Hall of Fame
.
Songwriters Hall of Fame
1986.
Robert Stack
actor
,
tv
Real/Birth Name:
Robert Langford Modini
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
13 January 1919
Death Date:
14 May 2003
Age at Death:
84
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Capricorn
♑ - the Sea-Goat - people born December 23 through January 20
Birth Place:
Los Angeles, California, USA
Brief Facts:
TV show
Unsolved Mysteries
.
Halls of Fame, Awards, etc.
Hollywood Walk of Fame
A star at 7001 Hollywood Boulevard for contributions to the motion picture industry
Palm Springs Walk of Stars
A star at 445 N. Palm Canyon Drive6 December 1996
Wendy Hiller
actor
,
Broadway
,
Tony Award
Real/Birth Name:
Wendy Margaret Hiller
Gender:
Female
Birth Date:
15 August 1912
Death Date:
14 May 2003
Age at Death:
90
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Leo
♌ - the Lion - people born July 23 through August 21
Birth Place:
Bramhall, Cheshire, England, UK
Brief Facts:
Movies
A Man for All Seasons
,
Murder on the Orient Express
,
The Elephant Man
,
Sons and Lovers
,
Sepsrate Tables
. Awarded an OBE (Officer of the Order of the British Empire) in 1971 for services to drama. Awarded the Dame Commander of the Order of the British Empire in 1975.
June Carter Cash
singer
,
country
Real/Birth Name:
Valerie June Carter
Also Known As:
June Carter
Gender:
Female
Birth Date:
23 June 1929
Death Date:
15 May 2003
Age at Death:
73
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Cancer
♋ - the Crab - people born June 22 through July 22
Birth Place:
Maces Springs, Virginia, USA
Relationships:
older sister of
Anita Carter
Older than Anita Carter by 3 years.
ex-wife of
Carl Smith
Younger than Carl Smith by 2 years.
mother of
Carlene Carter
younger sister of
Helen Carter
Younger than Helen Carter by 1 year.
wife of
Johnny Cash
, until she died.
Older than Johnny Cash by 2 years.
daughter of
Maybelle Carter
step-mother of
Rosanne Cash
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Ancestors:
Maybelle Carter
Descendants:
Carlene Carter
[step-]
Rosanne Cash
Brief Facts:
In group
Carter Family
. Cowrote song
Ring of Fire
. Movie for television
Stagecoach
.
Halls of Fame, Awards, etc.
Christian Music Hall of Fame
2009.
Country Music Hall of Fame
1970.
International Bluegrass Music Hall of Fame
2001.
Member of Grand Ole Opry
.
Country Music Hall of Fame
1970 as a member of group
Carter Family
.
International Bluegrass Music Hall of Fame
2001 as a member of group
Carter Family
.
Camoflauge
rapper
,
murdered
Real/Birth Name:
Jason Johnson
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
9 December 1981
Death Date:
19 May 2003
Age at Death:
21
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Sagittarius
♐ - the Archer or Centaur - people born November 23 through December 22
Brief Facts:
From Savannah, Georgia. Songs
Cut Friends
,
Laying My Stunt Down
. Shot in front of Pure Pain Records at age 21.
Rachel Kempson
actor
Real/Birth Name:
Rachel Kempson
Also Known As:
Lady Redgrave
Gender:
Female
Birth Date:
28 May 1910
Death Date:
24 May 2003
Age at Death:
92, 4 days before her 93
rd
birthday
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Gemini
♊ - the Twins - people born May 22 through June 21
Birth Place:
Dartmouth, England, UK
Relationships:
grandmother of
Carlo Nero
mother of
Corin Redgrave
grandmother of
Jemma Redgrave
grandmother of
Joely Richardson
mother of
Lynn Redgrave
wife of
Michael Redgrave
, until his earlier death.
Younger than Michael Redgrave by 2 years.
grandmother of
Natasha Richardson
grandmother of
Pema Clark
mother of
Vanessa Redgrave
Details - all relationships
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Descendants:
Corin Redgrave
Jemma Redgrave
Lynn Redgrave
Pema Clark
Vanessa Redgrave
Carlo Nero
Joely Richardson
Natasha Richardson
Brief Facts:
Movies
Déjà Vu
,
Uncle Vanya
,
Tom Jones
,
Georgy Girl
,
Jane Eyre
. Stage: Royal Shakespeare Company, Old Vic, Stratford, English Stage Company.
Martha Scott
soap
,
actor
Real/Birth Name:
Martha Ellen Scott
Gender:
Female
Birth Date:
22 September 1912
Death Date:
28 May 2003
Age at Death:
90
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Virgo
♍ - the Virgin - people born August 22 through September 23
Birth Place:
Jamesport, Missouri, USA
Relationships:
wife of
Mel Powell
, until his earlier death.
Older than Mel Powell by 10 years.
Details - all relationships
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Brief Facts:
Movies
Ben-Hur
,
Our Town
,
The Ten Commandments
. TV series
Dallas
.
Halls of Fame, Awards, etc.
Hollywood Walk of Fame
A star at 6126 Hollywood Boulevard for live performance or theater23 April 1993
Oleg Makarov
space
Real/Birth Name:
Oleg Grigoriyevich Makarov
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
6 January 1933
Death Date:
28 May 2003
Age at Death:
70
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Capricorn
♑ - the Sea-Goat - people born December 23 through January 20
Birth Place:
Udomlya, Russian SFSR, USSR
Brief Facts:
Cosmonaut.
Space Missions:
Soyuz 12
Soyuz 18A
Soyuz T-3
Mickie Most
singer
,
producer
Real/Birth Name:
Michael Peter Hayes
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
20 June 1938
Death Date:
30 May 2003
Age at Death:
64, 21 days before his 65
th
birthday
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Gemini
♊ - the Twins - people born May 22 through June 21
Birth Place:
Aldershot, Hampshire, England, UK
Brief Facts:
Record producer. RAK records in UK.
Dick Cusack
actor
,
writer
Real/Birth Name:
Richard John Cusack
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
29 August 1925
Death Date:
2 June 2003
Age at Death:
77
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Virgo
♍ - the Virgin - people born August 22 through September 23
Birth Place:
New York City, New York, USA
Relationships:
father of
Ann Cusack
father of
Bill Cusack
father of
Joan Cusack
father of
John Cusack
Details - all relationships
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Descendants:
Bill Cusack
John Cusack
Ann Cusack
Joan Cusack
Brief Facts:
Movies
Return to Me
,
The Fugitive
,
The Jack Bull
.
David Brinkley
news
,
tv
,
writer
Real/Birth Name:
David McClure Brinkley
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
10 July 1920
Death Date:
11 June 2003
Age at Death:
82, 29 days before his 83
rd
birthday
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Cancer
♋ - the Crab - people born June 22 through July 22
Birth Place:
Wilmington, North Carolina, USA
Brief Facts:
Co-anchor, TV show
The Huntley-Brinkley Report
.
Halls of Fame, Awards, etc.
Broadcasting & Cable Hall of Fame
1996.
Presidential Medal of Freedom
1992.
Television Academy Hall of Fame
1988.
Gregory Peck
actor
,
producer
Real/Birth Name:
Eldred Gregory Peck
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
5 April 1916
Death Date:
12 June 2003
Age at Death:
87
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Aries
♈ - the Ram - people born March 21 through April 20
Birth Place:
La Jolla, San Diego, California, USA
Height:
6 feet 2¾ inches (187.96 cm)
Brief Facts:
Movie
To Kill a Mockingbird
in role of
Atticus Finch
. Movies
Moby Dick
,
Only the Valiant
,
The Omen
,
The Boys from Brazil
,
The Keys of the Kingdom
,
The Yearling
,
Gentleman's Agreement
,
Twelve O'Clock High
,
On the Beach
,
The Guns of Navarone
,
Mackenna's Gold
,
David and Bathsheba
,
MacArthur
,
Cape Fear (1962)
,
Cape Fear (1991)
.
Halls of Fame, Awards, etc.
Cecil B DeMille Award
1969.
Ellis Island Medal of Honor
.
Hall of Great Western Performers
1979.
International Best-Dressed Hall of Fame List
1983.
Kennedy Center Honors
1991.
National Medal of Arts
1998.
Presidential Medal of Freedom
1969.
Hollywood Walk of Fame
A star at 6100 Hollywood Boulevard for contributions to the motion picture industry
Hume Cronyn
actor
,
producer
,
writer
,
Broadway
,
Tony Award
Real/Birth Name:
Hume Blake Cronyn Jr.
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
18 July 1911
Death Date:
15 June 2003
Age at Death:
91, 33 days before his 92
nd
birthday
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Cancer
♋ - the Crab - people born June 22 through July 22
Birth Place:
London, Ontario, Canada
Relationships:
husband of
Jessica Tandy
, until her earlier death.
Younger than Jessica Tandy by 2 years.
Details - all relationships
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Brief Facts:
Movies
Cocoon
,
Cocoon: The Return
,
*batteries not included
,
The World According to Garp
. Broadway play
A Delicate Balance
.
Halls of Fame, Awards, etc.
Canada's Walk of Fame
1999.
Kennedy Center Honors
1986.
National Medal of Arts
1990.
Theater Hall of Fame
1979.
Larry Doby
baseball
Real/Birth Name:
Lawrence Eugene Doby
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
13 December 1923
Death Date:
18 June 2003
Age at Death:
79
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Sagittarius
♐ - the Archer or Centaur - people born November 23 through December 22
Birth Place:
Camden, South Carolina, USA
Brief Facts:
The second player to integrate Major League Baseball at Cleveland. Teams
Newark Eagles
,
San Juan Senators
,
Cleveland Indians
,
Chicago White Sox
,
Detroit Tigers
,
Chunichi Dragons
.
Halls of Fame, Awards, etc.
Chicagoland Sports Hall of Fame
.
Cleveland Indians Hall of Fame
1966.
National Baseball Hall of Fame
1998.
National Jewish Sports Hall of Fame
2011.
New Jersey Hall of Fame
2010.
New Jersey Sports Hall of Fame
1993.
George Axelrod
writer
,
producer
,
director
,
radio
,
Broadway
Real/Birth Name:
George Axelrod
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
9 June 1922
Death Date:
21 June 2003
Age at Death:
81, 12 days after his birthday
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Gemini
♊ - the Twins - people born May 22 through June 21
Birth Place:
New York City, New York, USA
Relationships:
son of
Betty Carpenter
Details - all relationships
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Ancestors:
Betty Carpenter
Brief Facts:
Movies
Breakfast at Tiffany's
,
The Manchurian Candidate
,
The Seven Year Itch
,
How to Murder Your Wife
,
The Fourth Protocol
. Play
Will Success Spoil Rock Hunter?
. Radio show
The Shadow
.
Barbara Weeks
actor
,
western
,
model
Real/Birth Name:
Susan Kingsley
Gender:
Female
Birth Date:
4 July 1913
Death Date:
24 June 2003
Age at Death:
89, 10 days before her 90
th
birthday
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Cancer
♋ - the Crab - people born June 22 through July 22
Birth Place:
Somerville, Massachusetts, USA
Brief Facts:
Group
WAMPAS Baby Stars (1931)
. In cliffhanger serials and B-movie films and B-Westerns, like
The Old Wyoming Trail
.
Strom Thurmond
politician
,
Senator
,
governor
Real/Birth Name:
James Strom Thurmond
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
5 December 1902
Death Date:
26 June 2003
Age at Death:
100
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Sagittarius
♐ - the Archer or Centaur - people born November 23 through December 22
Birth Place:
Edgefield, South Carolina, USA
Brief Facts:
Partie: Democratic, Dixiecrat, Republican. Senator from South Carolina November 7, 1956 – January 3, 2003. Governor of South Carolina. Candidate for president for the Dixiecrat Party in 1948. Strong segregationist.
Halls of Fame, Awards, etc.
Clemson Athletic Hall of Fame
1983.
Presidential Citizens Medal
1989.
Presidential Medal of Freedom
1993.
South Carolina Hall of Fame
1982.
Katharine Hepburn
actor
Real/Birth Name:
Katharine Houghton Hepburn
Gender:
Female
Birth Date:
12 May 1907
Death Date:
29 June 2003
Age at Death:
96
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Taurus
♉ - the Bull - people born April 21 through May 21
Birth Place:
Hartford, Connecticut, USA
Brief Facts:
Movies
On Golden Pond
,
The African Queen
,
The Lion in Winter
.
Halls of Fame, Awards, etc.
Connecticut Women's Hall of Fame
1994.
Kennedy Center Honors
1990.
Theater Hall of Fame
1979.
Hollywood Walk of Fame
A star at 6284 Hollywood Boulevard for contributions to the motion picture industry
Buddy Hackett
actor
,
singer
,
comedy
Real/Birth Name:
Leonard Hacker
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
31 August 1924
Death Date:
30 June 2003
Age at Death:
78
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Virgo
♍ - the Virgin - people born August 22 through September 23
Birth Place:
Brooklyn, New York City, New York, USA
Brief Facts:
Movie musical
The Music Man
.
Halls of Fame, Awards, etc.
Hollywood Walk of Fame
A star at 6834 Hollywood Boulevard for live performance or theater20 June 1988
Palm Springs Walk of Stars
A star at 266 S. Palm Canyon Drive8 December 2000
Herbie Mann
musician
,
jazz
Real/Birth Name:
Herbert Jay Solomon
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
16 April 1930
Death Date:
1 July 2003
Age at Death:
73
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Aries
♈ - the Ram - people born March 21 through April 20
Brief Facts:
Jazz flutist.
Barry White
singer
,
composer
Real/Birth Name:
Barry Eugene White
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
12 September 1944
Death Date:
4 July 2003
Age at Death:
58
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Virgo
♍ - the Virgin - people born August 22 through September 23
Birth Place:
Galveston, Texas, USA
Brief Facts:
Songs
Love's Theme
,
You're the First, the Last, My Everything
,
Can't Get Enough of Your Love, Babe
,
Never, Never Gonna Give You Up
,
What Am I Gonna Do with You
,
Let the Music Play
,
It's Ecstasy When You Lay Down Next to Me
,
Your Sweetness Is My Weakness
.
Halls of Fame, Awards, etc.
Dance Music Hall of Fame
2004.
SoulMusic Hall of Fame
.
Hollywood Walk of Fame
A star at 6914 Hollywood Boulevard for contributions to the recording industry12 September 2013
Buddy Ebsen
actor
,
writer
,
painter
,
singer
,
producer
Real/Birth Name:
Christian Rudolf Ebsen Jr.
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
2 April 1908
Death Date:
6 July 2003
Age at Death:
95
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Aries
♈ - the Ram - people born March 21 through April 20
Birth Place:
Belleville, Illinois, USA
Brief Facts:
TV series
The Beverly Hillbillies
,
Barnaby Jones
. Was scheduled to be the Tinman in the movie
The Wizard of Oz
but was allergic to the paint.
Halls of Fame, Awards, etc.
Anaheim / Orange County Walk of Stars
.
DeMolay International Alumni Association Hall of Fame
1996.
Hollywood Walk of Fame
A star at 1765 Vine Street for contributions to the motion picture industry
St. Louis Walk of Fame
A star at 6303 Delmar Boulevard
Skip Battin
musician
,
composer
,
bassist
Real/Birth Name:
Clyde Battin
Nickname(s):
Skip
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
18 February 1934
Death Date:
6 July 2003
Age at Death:
69
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Aquarius
♒ - the Water-Carrier - people born January 21 through February 19
Birth Place:
Gallipolis, Ohio, USA
Brief Facts:
Bassist. Member of
The Byrds
,
The New Riders of the Purple Sage
,
The Flying Burrito Brothers
,
Skip & Flip
. Recorded songs
Cherry Pie
,
Alley Oop
.
Halls of Fame, Awards, etc.
Rock and Roll Hall of Fame
1991.
The Vocal Group Hall of Fame
2006.
Rock and Roll Hall of Fame
1991 as a member of group
The Byrds
.
The Vocal Group Hall of Fame
2006 as a member of group
The Byrds
.
Benny Carter
musician
,
jazz
,
composer
,
bandleader
Real/Birth Name:
Bennett Lester Carter
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
8 August 1907
Death Date:
12 July 2003
Age at Death:
95, 27 days before his 96
th
birthday
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Leo
♌ - the Lion - people born July 23 through August 21
Birth Place:
Harlem, Manhattan, New York City, New York, USA
Brief Facts:
Alto saxophonist, clarinetist, trumpeter.
Halls of Fame, Awards, etc.
ASCAP Jazz Wall of Fame
.
Big Band and Jazz Hall of Fame
1988.
Black Filmmakers Hall of Fame
1978.
DownBeat Jazz Hall of Fame
1977.
Ertegun Jazz Hall of Fame
2007.
Kennedy Center Honors
1996.
National Medal of Arts
2000.
Nesuhi Ertegun Jazz Hall of Fame
2007.
Hollywood Walk of Fame
A star at 7080 Hollywood Boulevard for contributions to the recording industry9 February 1995
Compay Segundo
singer
,
musician
,
composer
Real/Birth Name:
Maximo Francisco Repilado Muñoz
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
18 November 1907
Death Date:
13 July 2003
Age at Death:
95
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Scorpio
♏ - the Scorpion - people born October 24 through November 22
Birth Place:
Siboney, Cuba
Brief Facts:
Guitarist. Song
Chan Chan
.
Tex Schramm
football
,
manager
Real/Birth Name:
Texas Earnest Schramm Jr.
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
2 June 1920
Death Date:
15 July 2003
Age at Death:
83
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Gemini
♊ - the Twins - people born May 22 through June 21
Birth Place:
San Gabriel, California, USA
Brief Facts:
President and general manager of team
Dallas Cowboys
.
Halls of Fame, Awards, etc.
Dallas Cowboys Ring of Honor
2003.
Pro Football Hall of Fame
1991.
Texas Sports Hall of Fame
.
Walter Camp Distinguished American Award
1990.
Carol Grace
actor
,
writer
,
Broadway
,
socialite
Real/Birth Name:
Carol Doree
Also Known As:
Carol Marcus
Carol Matthau
Carol Marcus Saroyan
Gender:
Female
Birth Date:
11 September 1924
Death Date:
20 July 2003
Age at Death:
78
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Virgo
♍ - the Virgin - people born August 22 through September 23
Birth Place:
Lower East Side, Manhattan, New York City, New York, USA
Relationships:
wife of
Walter Matthau
, until his earlier death.
Younger than Walter Matthau by 3 years.
ex-wife of
William Saroyan
Younger than William Saroyan by 16 years.
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Brief Facts:
Took the name (Marcus) of her step-father at age 8. Broadway play
Will Success Spoil Rock Hunter
. Movie
Mikey and Nicky
. Books
Among the Porcupines
,
The Secret in the Daisy
.
John Schlesinger
director
,
actor
Real/Birth Name:
John Richard Schlesinger
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
16 February 1926
Death Date:
25 July 2003
Age at Death:
77
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Aquarius
♒ - the Water-Carrier - people born January 21 through February 19
Birth Place:
London, England, UK
Brief Facts:
Appointed CBE. Movies
Midnight Cowboy
,
Darling
,
Sunday Bloody Sunday
.
Halls of Fame, Awards, etc.
Palm Springs Walk of Stars
A star at 155 S. Palm Canyon Drive10 January 2003
Bob Hope
actor
,
singer
,
comedy
,
dancer
,
Broadway
Real/Birth Name:
Leslie Townes Hope
Also Known As:
Lester Hope
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
29 May 1903
Death Date:
27 July 2003
Age at Death:
100
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Gemini
♊ - the Twins - people born May 22 through June 21
Birth Place:
Eltham, London, England, UK
Relationships:
husband of
Dolores Hope
, until he died.
Older than Dolores Hope by 5 years.
Details - all relationships
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Brief Facts:
Signature song
Thanks for the Memory
. Movies
The Great Lover
,
Call Me Bwana
,
The Seven Little Foys
,
Son of Paleface
,
The Lemon Drop Kid
,
Fancy Pants
,
Sorrowful Jones
,
Road to Bali
,
Road to Rio
,
Road to Hong Kong
. Broadway revue
Ziegfeld Follies of 1936
.
Halls of Fame, Awards, etc.
Broadcasting & Cable Hall of Fame
.
Cecil B DeMille Award
1963.
Congressional Gold Medal
1962.
Ellis Island Medal of Honor
.
Kennedy Center Honors
1985.
London Avenue of Stars
.
National Broadcasters Hall of Fame
1977.
National Medal of Arts
1995.
National Radio Hall of Fame
1990.
Presidential Medal of Freedom
1969.
Television Academy Hall of Fame
1987.
Walter Camp Distinguished American Award
1985.
World Golf Hall of Fame
1983.
Hollywood Walk of Fame
A star at 6541 Hollywood Boulevard for contributions to the motion picture industry
Hollywood Walk of Fame
A star at 6141 Hollywood Boulevard for contributions to radio
Hollywood Walk of Fame
A star at 6758 Hollywood Boulevard for contributions to the television industry
Hollywood Walk of Fame
A star at 7021 Hollywood Boulevard for live performance or theater
Palm Springs Walk of Stars
A star at 123 N. Palm Canyon Drive15 November 1992
Sam Phillips
producer
,
business
,
radio
Real/Birth Name:
Samuel Cornelius Phillips
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
5 January 1923
Death Date:
30 July 2003
Age at Death:
80
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Capricorn
♑ - the Sea-Goat - people born December 23 through January 20
Birth Place:
Florence, Alabama, USA
Brief Facts:
Produced early rock and roll records. Owned hotels and radio stations.
Halls of Fame, Awards, etc.
Alabama Music Hall of Fame
1987.
Beale Street Brass Notes Walk of Fame
.
Blues Hall of Fame
1998.
Country Music Hall of Fame
2001.
Memphis Music Hall of Fame
2012.
National Radio Hall of Fame
2010.
Rock and Roll Hall of Fame
1986.
Rockabilly Hall of Fame
.
Marie Trintignant
actor
,
writer
,
murdered
Real/Birth Name:
Marie Joséphine Innocente Trintignant
Gender:
Female
Birth Date:
21 January 1962
Death Date:
1 August 2003
Age at Death:
41
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Aquarius
♒ - the Water-Carrier - people born January 21 through February 19
Birth Place:
Boulogne-Billancourt, France
Relationships:
daughter of
Jean-Louis Trintignant
daughter of
Nadine Trintignant
Details - all relationships
List - people connecting
Ancestors:
Jean-Louis Trintignant
Nadine Trintignant
Brief Facts:
Movies
Wings of Fame (1990)
,
Promenons-nous dans les bois
(Deep in the Woods.) Died from injuries inflicted by boyfriend in Lithuania.
Gregory Hines
actor
,
dancer
,
choreographer
,
Broadway
,
Tony Award
Real/Birth Name:
Gregory Wayne Hines
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
14 February 1946
Death Date:
9 August 2003
Age at Death:
57
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Aquarius
♒ - the Water-Carrier - people born January 21 through February 19
Birth Place:
New York City, New York, USA
Brief Facts:
Tap dancer. Movies
The Cotton Club
,
White Nights
,
Running Scared
,
Tap
,
Waiting to Exhale
. TV series
The Gregory Hines Show
. Tony Award for Broadway revue
Jelly's Last Jam
.
Halls of Fame, Awards, etc.
International Best-Dressed Hall of Fame List
1993.
Theater Hall of Fame
2004.
Herb Brooks
hockey
,
coach
,
accident
,
vehicle crash
Real/Birth Name:
Herbert Paul Brooks Jr.
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
5 August 1937
Death Date:
11 August 2003
Age at Death:
66, 6 days after his birthday
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Leo
♌ - the Lion - people born July 23 through August 21
Birth Place:
St. Paul, Minnesota, USA
Brief Facts:
Coached the United States' men's hockey team to a 4-3 upset of the Soviet Union team in the 1980 Winter Olympics in Lake Placid, New York. The game was later called "Miracle on Ice".
Halls of Fame, Awards, etc.
Hockey Hall of Fame
2006.
International Hockey Hall of Fame
1999.
United States Hockey Hall of Fame
1990.
United States Olympic Hall of Fame
2005.
Margaret Raia
actor
,
little person
Real/Birth Name:
Margaret Raia
Also Known As:
Margie Raia
Gender:
Female
Birth Date:
1929
Death Date:
17 August 2003
Age:
74 or 75
Birth Place:
Long Island, New York, USA
Brief Facts:
Member of
The Munchkins
in the movie
The Wizard of Oz
.
Halls of Fame, Awards, etc.
Hollywood Walk of Fame
A star at 6915 Hollywood Boulevard for contributions to the motion picture industry as a member of group
The Munchkins
.
Jinx Falkenburg
actor
,
model
,
tennis
,
radio
,
Broadway
Real/Birth Name:
Eugenia Lincoln Falkenburg
Also Known As:
Jinx Falkenburg McCrary
Jinx McCrary
Gender:
Female
Birth Date:
21 January 1919
Death Date:
27 August 2003
Age at Death:
84
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Aquarius
♒ - the Water-Carrier - people born January 21 through February 19
Birth Place:
Barcelona, Cataluña, Spain
Brief Facts:
Moviec
Meet Me on Broadway (1946)
,
Cover Girl
.
Halls of Fame, Awards, etc.
Hollywood Walk of Fame
A star at 1500 Vine Street for contributions to the television industry
Charles Bronson
actor
,
painter
Real/Birth Name:
Charles Buchinsky
Nickname(s):
Charlie
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
3 November 1921
Death Date:
30 August 2003
Age at Death:
81
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Scorpio
♏ - the Scorpion - people born October 24 through November 22
Birth Place:
Ehrenfeld, Pennsylvania, USA
Relationships:
husband of
Jill Ireland
, until her earlier death.
Older than Jill Ireland by 14 years.
Details - all relationships
List - people connecting
Brief Facts:
Movies
Death Wish
,
The Mechanic
,
The Great Escape
.
Halls of Fame, Awards, etc.
Santa Clarita Walk of Western Stars
2014.
Hollywood Walk of Fame
A star at 6901 Hollywood Boulevard for contributions to the motion picture industry10 December 1980
Paul Hill
criminal
,
terrorist
,
religion
,
executed
Real/Birth Name:
Paul Jennings Hill
Also Known As:
Rev. Paul J. Hill
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
6 February 1954
Death Date:
3 September 2003
Age at Death:
49
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Aquarius
♒ - the Water-Carrier - people born January 21 through February 19
Birth Place:
Miami, Florida, USA
Brief Facts:
Executed by lethal injection for killing an abortion doctor. A former Presbyterian minister.
Gisele MacKenzie
singer
,
musician
Real/Birth Name:
Marie Marguerite Louise Gisele LaFleche
Gender:
Female
Birth Date:
10 January 1927
Death Date:
5 September 2003
Age at Death:
76
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Capricorn
♑ - the Sea-Goat - people born December 23 through January 20
Birth Place:
Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada
Brief Facts:
Star on TV show
Your Hit Parade
.
Halls of Fame, Awards, etc.
Hollywood Walk of Fame
A star at 1601 Vine Street for contributions to the television industry
Edward Teller
scientist
Real/Birth Name:
Teller Ede
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
15 January 1908
Death Date:
9 September 2003
Age at Death:
95
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Capricorn
♑ - the Sea-Goat - people born December 23 through January 20
Birth Place:
Budapest, (now Hungary), Austria-Hungary
Brief Facts:
The Manhattan Project. Developer of the hydrogen bomb.
Halls of Fame, Awards, etc.
National Medal of Science
1982.
Presidential Citizens Medal
1989.
Presidential Medal of Freedom
2003.
Larry Hovis
actor
,
singer
,
comedy
,
writer
,
educator
Real/Birth Name:
Larry Hovis
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
20 February 1936
Death Date:
9 September 2003
Age at Death:
67
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Pisces
♓ - the Fish - people born February 20 through March 20
Birth Place:
Wapato, Washington, USA
Brief Facts:
TV series
Hogan's Heroes
,
Gomer Pyle, USMC
.
John Ritter
actor
,
Broadway
Real/Birth Name:
Johnathon Southworth Ritter
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
17 September 1948
Death Date:
11 September 2003
Age at Death:
54, 6 days before his 55
th
birthday
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Virgo
♍ - the Virgin - people born August 22 through September 23
Birth Place:
Burbank, California, USA
Relationships:
husband of
Amy Yasbeck
, until he died.
Older than Amy Yasbeck by 13 years.
son of
Dorothy Fay
father of
Jason Ritter
ex-husband of
Nancy Morgan
Older than Nancy Morgan by less than 1 year.
father of
Noah Ritter
son of
Tex Ritter
father of
Tyler Ritter
Details - all relationships
List - people connecting
Ancestors:
Tex Ritter
Dorothy Fay
Descendants:
Jason Ritter
Tyler Ritter
[became]
Noah Ritter
[was]
Noah Ritter
Brief Facts:
TV series
Three's Company
,
8 Simple Rules
,
The Waltons
. Movies
Panic
,
Problem Child
,
Problem Child 2
,
Sling Blade
.
Halls of Fame, Awards, etc.
Hollywood Walk of Fame
A star at 6631 Hollywood Boulevard for contributions to the television industry28 September 1983
Johnny Cash
singer
,
country
,
actor
,
tv
,
composer
,
gospel
Real/Birth Name:
J.R. Cash
Also Known As:
John R. Cash
Nickname(s):
The Man in Black
J.R.
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
26 February 1932
Death Date:
12 September 2003
Age at Death:
71
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Pisces
♓ - the Fish - people born February 20 through March 20
Birth Place:
Kingsland, Arkansas, USA
Relationships:
step-father of
Carlene Carter
husband of
June Carter Cash
, until her earlier death.
Younger than June Carter Cash by 2 years.
father of
Rosanne Cash
ex-husband of
Vivian Liberto Cash Distin
Older than Vivian Liberto Cash Distin by 2 years.
Details - all relationships
List - people connecting
Descendants:
Rosanne Cash
[step-]
Carlene Carter
Brief Facts:
Songs
I Walk the Line
,
Ring of Fire
,
Folsom Prison Blues
,
A Boy Named Sue
. Group
The Highwaymen
. TV series
Little House on the Prairie
,
North and South
. Movie for television
Stagecoach
.
Halls of Fame, Awards, etc.
Arkansas Entertainers Hall of Fame
1996.
Beale Street Brass Notes Walk of Fame
.
Cheyenne Frontier Days Hall of Fame
2003.
Country Music Hall of Fame
1980.
GMA Gospel Music Hall of Fame
2010.
Guitar Center RockWalk
1990.
Hit Parade Hall of Fame
2007.
Kennedy Center Honors
1996.
Member of Grand Ole Opry
.
Memphis Music Hall of Fame
2013.
Music City Walk of Fame
2015.
Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame
1977.
National Medal of Arts
2001.
Rock and Roll Hall of Fame
1992.
Rockabilly Hall of Fame
.
Songwriters Hall of Fame
1977.
Hollywood Walk of Fame
A star at 6320 Hollywood Boulevard for contributions to the recording industry
Yetunde Price
style
,
nurse
,
murdered
Real/Birth Name:
Yetunde Hawanya Tara Price
Nickname(s):
Tunde
Gender:
Female
Birth Date:
9 August 1972
Death Date:
14 September 2003
Age at Death:
31
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Leo
♌ - the Lion - people born July 23 through August 21
Birth Place:
Saginaw, Michigan, USA
Relationships:
aunt of
Olympia Ohanian
daughter of
Oracene Price
half-sister of
Serena Williams
Older than Serena Williams by 9 years.
half-sister of
Venus Williams
Older than Venus Williams by 7 years.
daughter of
Yusef A.K. Rasheed
Details - all relationships
List - people connecting
Ancestors:
Yusef A.K. Rasheed
Oracene Price
Brief Facts:
Shot while sitting in a vehicle in front of a suspected drug house. Beauty consultant.
Sheb Wooley
actor
,
singer
,
composer
Real/Birth Name:
Shelby F. Wooley
Also Known As:
Ben Colder
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
10 April 1921
Death Date:
16 September 2003
Age at Death:
82
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Aries
♈ - the Ram - people born March 21 through April 20
Birth Place:
Erick, Oklahoma, USA
Brief Facts:
TV show
Hee Haw
as Ben Colder. Used that name as a composer. Song
The Purple People Eater
. TV series
Rawhide
. Movies
High Noon
,
Hoosiers
,
The Outlaw Josie Wales
.
Slim Dusty
singer
,
country
,
musician
,
composer
,
producer
Real/Birth Name:
David Gordon Kirkpatrick
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
13 June 1927
Death Date:
19 September 2003
Age at Death:
76
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Gemini
♊ - the Twins - people born May 22 through June 21
Birth Place:
Nulla Nulla Creek, New South Wales, Australia
Brief Facts:
Song
A Pub with No Beer
.
Halls of Fame, Awards, etc.
ARIA Hall of Fame
1988.
Donald O'Connor
actor
,
dancer
,
singer
Real/Birth Name:
Donald David Dixon Ronald O'Connor
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
28 August 1925
Death Date:
27 September 2003
Age at Death:
78, 30 days after his birthday
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Virgo
♍ - the Virgin - people born August 22 through September 23
Birth Place:
Chicago, Illinois, USA
Brief Facts:
Sang on the
Jack Benny
show. Movie musicals
Singin' in the Rain
,
That's Entertainment
. Movie
Out to Sea
.
Halls of Fame, Awards, etc.
Hollywood Walk of Fame
A star at 1680 Vine Street for contributions to the motion picture industry
Hollywood Walk of Fame
A star at 7021 Hollywood Boulevard for contributions to the television industry
Palm Springs Walk of Stars
A star at 123 N. Palm Canyon Drive9 January 1998
Althea Gibson
tennis
Real/Birth Name:
Althea Gibson
Gender:
Female
Birth Date:
25 August 1927
Death Date:
28 September 2003
Age at Death:
76, 34 days after her birthday
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Virgo
♍ - the Virgin - people born August 22 through September 23
Birth Place:
Silver, Clarendon County, South Carolina, USA
Brief Facts:
Winner of the French Open in 1956. The first person of color to win a Grand Slam. Also won Wimbledon twice.
Halls of Fame, Awards, etc.
Florida Sports Hall of Fame
1984.
International Tennis Hall of Fame
1971.
International Women's Sports Hall of Fame
1980.
National Black Sports and Entertainment Hall of Fame
2001.
National Women's Hall of Fame
2001.
New Jersey Hall of Fame
2009.
New Jersey Sports Hall of Fame
1994.
Theodore Roosevelt Award
1991.
Elia Kazan
writer
,
director
,
actor
,
Broadway
,
Tony Award
Real/Birth Name:
Elias Kazantzoglou
Ηλίας Καζαντζόγλου
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
7 September 1909
Death Date:
28 September 2003
Age at Death:
94, 21 days after his birthday
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Virgo
♍ - the Virgin - people born August 22 through September 23
Birth Place:
(now Istanbul), Constantinople, (was Ottoman Empire), Turkey
Brief Facts:
Play
Death of a Salesman
. Movies
On the Waterfront
,
East of Eden
,
A Tree Grows in Brooklyn
,
A Streetcar Named Desire
.
Halls of Fame, Awards, etc.
Kennedy Center Honors
1983.
New Rochelle Walk of Fame
.
Theater Hall of Fame
1983.
Hollywood Walk of Fame
A star at 6800 Hollywood Boulevard for contributions to the motion picture industry
Robert Kardashian
lawyer
Real/Birth Name:
Robert George Kardashian
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
22 February 1944
Death Date:
30 September 2003
Age at Death:
59
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Pisces
♓ - the Fish - people born February 20 through March 20
Birth Place:
Los Angeles, California, USA
Relationships:
grandfather of
Chicago West
grandfather of
Dream Renée Kardashian
father of
Khloé Kardashian
father of
Kim Kardashian
father of
Kourtney Kardashian
ex-husband of
Kris Jenner
Older than Kris Jenner by 11 years.
grandfather of
North West
grandfather of
Psalm West
father of
Rob Kardashian
grandfather of
Saint West
Details - all relationships
List - people connecting
Descendants:
Rob Kardashian
Dream Renée Kardashian
Khloé Kardashian
Kim Kardashian
Psalm West
Saint West
Chicago West
North West
Kourtney Kardashian
Brief Facts:
Lawyer for the defense in the trial of
O.J. Simpson
.
Chubby Jackson
jazz
,
musician
,
bandleader
Real/Birth Name:
Greig Stewart Jackson
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
25 October 1918
Death Date:
1 October 2003
Age at Death:
84, 24 days before his 85
th
birthday
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Scorpio
♏ - the Scorpion - people born October 24 through November 22
Birth Place:
New York City, New York, USA
Brief Facts:
Jazz double bass.
Halls of Fame, Awards, etc.
Big Band and Jazz Hall of Fame
2000.
Julie Parrish
model
,
actor
Real/Birth Name:
Ruby Joyce Wilbar
Also Known As:
Joyce Wilbar
Gender:
Female
Birth Date:
21 October 1940
Death Date:
1 October 2003
Age at Death:
62, 20 days before her 63
rd
birthday
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Libra
♎ - the Scales - people born September 24 through October 23
Birth Place:
Middlesboro, Kentucky, USA
Brief Facts:
Movie
The Doberman Gang
.
Ruth Hall
actor
Real/Birth Name:
Ruth Gloria Blasco Ibáñez
Gender:
Female
Birth Date:
29 December 1910
Death Date:
9 October 2003
Age at Death:
92
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Capricorn
♑ - the Sea-Goat - people born December 23 through January 20
Birth Place:
Jacksonville, Florida, USA
Brief Facts:
Group
WAMPAS Baby Stars (1932)
. Movies
Ride Him, Cowboy
,
The Three Musketeers (1933 serial)
. Took her mother's maiden name.
Willie Shoemaker
horse racing
Real/Birth Name:
William Lee Shoemaker
Also Known As:
Bill Shoemaker
Nickname(s):
The Shoe
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
19 August 1931
Death Date:
12 October 2003
Age at Death:
72
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Leo
♌ - the Lion - people born July 23 through August 21
Birth Place:
Fabena, Texas, USA
Height:
4 feet 11 inches (149.86 cm)
Brief Facts:
Jockey. Weight 95 pounds. Won 11 Triple Crown races during his career.
Halls of Fame, Awards, etc.
Bay Area Sports Hall of Fame
2003.
National Museum of Racing and Hall of Fame
1958.
Texas Sports Hall of Fame
.
Charlie Justice
football
Real/Birth Name:
Charles Ronald Justice
Nickname(s):
Choo-Choo
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
18 May 1924
Death Date:
17 October 2003
Age at Death:
79
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Taurus
♉ - the Bull - people born April 21 through May 21
Birth Place:
Asheville, North Carolina, USA
Brief Facts:
Halfback. Teams
University of North Carolina
,
Washington Redskins
.
Halls of Fame, Awards, etc.
College Football Hall of Fame
1961.
North Carolina Sports Hall of Fame
.
Southern Conference Hall of Fame
2009.
Washington DC Sports Hall of Fame
.
Washington Redskins Ring of Fame
.
Janice Rule
actor
,
Broadway
Real/Birth Name:
Mary Janice Rule
Gender:
Female
Birth Date:
15 August 1931
Death Date:
17 October 2003
Age at Death:
72
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Leo
♌ - the Lion - people born July 23 through August 21
Birth Place:
Norwood, Ohio, USA
Relationships:
ex-wife of
Ben Gazzara
Younger than Ben Gazzara by less than 1 year.
ex-wife of
N. Richard Nash
Younger than N. Richard Nash by 18 years.
Details - all relationships
List - people connecting
Brief Facts:
Movies
Bell, Book and Candle
,
American Flyers
. Broadway play
Picnic
.
Road Warrior Hawk
wrestling
Real/Birth Name:
Michael Hegstrand
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
26 January 1957
Death Date:
19 October 2003
Age at Death:
46
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Aquarius
♒ - the Water-Carrier - people born January 21 through February 19
Birth Place:
St. Paul, Minnesota, USA
Brief Facts:
Pro wrestler, groups
The Road Warriors
,
The Legion of Doom
(in the WWF).
Jack Elam
actor
,
western
Real/Birth Name:
William Scott Elam
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
13 November 1920
Death Date:
20 October 2003
Age at Death:
82, 24 days before his 83
rd
birthday
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Scorpio
♏ - the Scorpion - people born October 24 through November 22
Birth Place:
Miami, Arizona, USA
Brief Facts:
Noted for his unmoving left eye. Often played a sidekick. Movies
Support Your Local Sheriff!
,
Rio Lobo
,
Cannonball Run II
,
The Cannonball Run
,
The Apple Dumpling Gang Rides Again
,
Cockeyed Cowboys of Calico County
,
Once Upon a Time in the West
.
Halls of Fame, Awards, etc.
Hall of Great Western Performers
1994.
Elliott Smith
singer
,
musician
,
composer
,
suicide
Real/Birth Name:
Steven Paul Smith
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
6 August 1969
Death Date:
21 October 2003
Age at Death:
34
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Leo
♌ - the Lion - people born July 23 through August 21
Birth Place:
Omaha, Nebraska, USA
Brief Facts:
Song
Miss Misery
. Album
XO
. Apparent suicide by stabbing himself, age 34.
Halls of Fame, Awards, etc.
Oregon Music Hall of Fame
2007.
Madame Chiang Kai-shek
politician
,
famous
,
painter
,
activist
Real/Birth Name:
Soong Mei-ling
Also Known As:
Madame Chiang
Gender:
Female
Birth Date:
5 March 1897
Death Date:
23 October 2003
Age at Death:
106
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Pisces
♓ - the Fish - people born February 20 through March 20
Birth Place:
Shanghai, China
Relationships:
wife of
Chiang Kai-shek
, until his earlier death.
Younger than Chiang Kai-shek by 9 years.
Details - all relationships
List - people connecting
Brief Facts:
Represented cause of China and Taiwan to the world.
Halls of Fame, Awards, etc.
Time Person of the Year
1937.
Half a Mill
rapper
,
murdered
Real/Birth Name:
Jasun Wardlaw
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
25 January 1973
Death Date:
24 October 2003
Age at Death:
30
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Aquarius
♒ - the Water-Carrier - people born January 21 through February 19
Birth Place:
Brooklyn, New York City, New York, USA
Brief Facts:
Album
The Firm
. Shot and killed in the Albany Projects in Brooklyn.
Rod Roddy
tv
,
radio
,
game show
Real/Birth Name:
Robert Ray Roddy
Nickname(s):
Hot Rod Roddy
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
28 September 1937
Death Date:
27 October 2003
Age at Death:
66, 29 days after his birthday
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Libra
♎ - the Scales - people born September 24 through October 23
Birth Place:
Fort Worth, Texas, USA
Brief Facts:
Announcer to TV shows
Soap
,
The Price is Right
. Died of cancer. Quote - "Come on down!".
Hal Clement
writer
,
educator
,
military
,
painter
Real/Birth Name:
Harry Clement Stubbs
Also Known As:
George Richard
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
30 May 1922
Death Date:
29 October 2003
Age at Death:
81
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Gemini
♊ - the Twins - people born May 22 through June 21
Birth Place:
Somerville, Massachusetts, USA
Brief Facts:
High school chemistry teacher who wrote science fiction books:
Needle
,
Mission of Gravity
,
Close to Critical
. Also painted science fiction images.
Halls of Fame, Awards, etc.
Science Fiction and Fantasy Hall of Fame
1998.
Bobby Hatfield
singer
Real/Birth Name:
Robert Lee Hatfield
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
10 August 1940
Death Date:
5 November 2003
Age at Death:
63
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Leo
♌ - the Lion - people born July 23 through August 21
Birth Place:
Beaver Dam, Wisconsin, USA
Brief Facts:
Member of group
The Righteous Brothers
. Songs
You've Lost That Lovin' Feelin'
,
Unchained Melody
. Died of heart problems mixed with cocaine drug use. See also
Bill Medley
.
Halls of Fame, Awards, etc.
Anaheim / Orange County Walk of Stars
.
Hit Parade Hall of Fame
2010.
Rock and Roll Hall of Fame
2003.
The Vocal Group Hall of Fame
2005.
Anaheim / Orange County Walk of Stars
2008 as a member of group
The Righteous Brothers
.
Hit Parade Hall of Fame
2010 as a member of group
The Righteous Brothers
.
Rock and Roll Hall of Fame
2003 as a member of group
The Righteous Brothers
.
The Vocal Group Hall of Fame
2005 as a member of group
The Righteous Brothers
.
Dorothy Fay
actor
Real/Birth Name:
Dorothy Fay Southworth
Gender:
Female
Birth Date:
4 April 1915
Death Date:
5 November 2003
Age at Death:
88
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Aries
♈ - the Ram - people born March 21 through April 20
Birth Place:
Prescott, Arizona, USA
Relationships:
grandmother of
Jason Ritter
mother of
John Ritter
grandmother of
Noah Ritter
wife of
Tex Ritter
, until his earlier death.
Younger than Tex Ritter by 10 years.
grandmother of
Tyler Ritter
Details - all relationships
List - people connecting
Descendants:
John Ritter
Jason Ritter
Tyler Ritter
[became]
Noah Ritter
[was]
Noah Ritter
Brief Facts:
Movies
Sundown on the Prairie
,
White Eagle
and a number of uncredited appearances.
Art Carney
actor
Real/Birth Name:
Arthur William Matthew Carney
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
4 November 1918
Death Date:
9 November 2003
Age at Death:
85, 5 days after his birthday
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Scorpio
♏ - the Scorpion - people born October 24 through November 22
Birth Place:
Mount Vernon, New York, USA
Brief Facts:
Starred in TV series
The Honeymooners
and the movie
Harry and Tonto
.
Halls of Fame, Awards, etc.
Television Academy Hall of Fame
2004.
Hollywood Walk of Fame
A star at 6627 Hollywood Boulevard for contributions to the television industry
Jonathan Brandis
actor
,
director
,
writer
,
producer
,
suicide
Real/Birth Name:
Jonathan Gregory Brandis
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
13 April 1976
Death Date:
12 November 2003
Age at Death:
27
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Aries
♈ - the Ram - people born March 21 through April 20
Birth Place:
Danbury, Connecticut, USA
Brief Facts:
Suicide by hanging, died a day later. TV series
SeaQuest DSV
. Movies for television
Fall into Darkness
,
Two Came Back
. Voice in animated movies
The NeverEnding Story II: The Next Chapter
,
Ladybug
.
Penny Singleton
actor
Real/Birth Name:
Mariana Dorothy Agnes Letitia McNulty
Gender:
Female
Birth Date:
15 September 1908
Death Date:
12 November 2003
Age at Death:
95
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Virgo
♍ - the Virgin - people born August 22 through September 23
Birth Place:
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
Brief Facts:
In role of
Blondie
in a series of movies including
Blondie Plays Cupid
,
Blondie Knows Best
based on the comic strip
Blondie
by Chic Young. See also
Arthur Lake
. Voice role of
Jane Jetson
in the cartoon series
The Jetsons
.
Halls of Fame, Awards, etc.
Hollywood Walk of Fame
A star at 6547 Hollywood Boulevard for contributions to the motion picture industry
Hollywood Walk of Fame
A star at 6811 Hollywood Boulevard for contributions to radio
Speedy West
producer
,
musician
,
country
Real/Birth Name:
Wesley Webb West
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
25 January 1924
Death Date:
15 November 2003
Age at Death:
79
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Aquarius
♒ - the Water-Carrier - people born January 21 through February 19
Birth Place:
Springfield, Missouri, USA
Brief Facts:
Pedal steel guitarist and record producer.
Halls of Fame, Awards, etc.
International Guitar Hall of Fame
.
Rockabilly Hall of Fame
.
Steel Guitar Hall of Fame
1980.
Don Gibson
singer
,
composer
,
musician
,
country
Real/Birth Name:
Donald Eugene Gibson
Nickname(s):
The Sad Poet
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
3 April 1928
Death Date:
17 November 2003
Age at Death:
75
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Aries
♈ - the Ram - people born March 21 through April 20
Birth Place:
Shelby, North Carolina, USA
Brief Facts:
Wrote songs
I Can't Stop Loving You
,
Oh Lonesome Me
,
Sweet Dreams
,
Blue Blue Day
.
Halls of Fame, Awards, etc.
Country Music Hall of Fame
2001.
Member of Grand Ole Opry
.
Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame
1973.
North Carolina Music Hall of Fame
2010.
Patricia Broderick
writer
,
producer
,
painter
Real/Birth Name:
Patricia Biow
Also Known As:
Patricia Biow Broderick
Gender:
Female
Birth Date:
23 February 1925
Death Date:
18 November 2003
Age at Death:
78
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Pisces
♓ - the Fish - people born February 20 through March 20
Birth Place:
New York City, New York, USA
Relationships:
wife of
James Broderick
, until his earlier death.
Older than James Broderick by 2 years.
mother of
Matthew Broderick
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Descendants:
Matthew Broderick
Brief Facts:
Movie
Infinity
.
Warren Spahn
baseball
Real/Birth Name:
Warren Spahn
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
23 April 1921
Death Date:
24 November 2003
Age at Death:
82
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Taurus
♉ - the Bull - people born April 21 through May 21
Birth Place:
Buffalo, New York, USA
Brief Facts:
Pitcher. Teams
Boston Braves
,
Milwaukee Braves
,
New York Mets
,
San Francisco Giants
.
Halls of Fame, Awards, etc.
Braves Hall of Fame
1999.
Cy Young Award
1957.
Greater Buffalo Sports Hall of Fame
1991.
Lou Gehrig Memorial Award
1961.
Milwaukee Brewers Walk of Fame
2007.
National Baseball Hall of Fame
1973.
Oklahoma Hall of Fame
1993.
Oklahoma Sports Hall of Fame
.
Wisconsin Athletic Hall of Fame
1973.
Soulja Slim
rapper
,
murdered
,
criminal
Real/Birth Name:
James Tapp Jr.
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
9 September 1977
Death Date:
26 November 2003
Age at Death:
26
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Virgo
♍ - the Virgin - people born August 22 through September 23
Brief Facts:
Shot in the face outside his mother's home. Served time for armed robbery.
Tony Canadeo
football
Real/Birth Name:
Anthony Robert Canadeo
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
5 May 1919
Death Date:
29 November 2003
Age at Death:
84
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Taurus
♉ - the Bull - people born April 21 through May 21
Birth Place:
Chicago, Illinois, USA
Brief Facts:
Halfback and quarterback. Teams
Gonzaga University
,
Green Bay Packers
.
Halls of Fame, Awards, etc.
Chicagoland Sports Hall of Fame
.
Green Bay Packers Hall of Fame
1973.
Inland Northwest Sports Hall of Fame
.
National Italian American Sports Hall of Fame
.
Pro Football Hall of Fame
1974.
Wisconsin Athletic Hall of Fame
1973.
Gertrude Ederle
swimming
Real/Birth Name:
Gertrude Caroline Ederle
Also Known As:
Gertrude Jacobs Ederle
Nickname(s):
Trudy
Gertie
Queen of the Waves
Gender:
Female
Birth Date:
23 October 1905
Death Date:
30 November 2003
Age at Death:
98
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Libra
♎ - the Scales - people born September 24 through October 23
Birth Place:
Manhattan, New York City, New York, USA
Brief Facts:
Long distance swimmer, open water. August 6, 1926, became the first woman to swim across the English Channel. As a child, a world record in the 880 yard freestyle. Olympic Gold Medal 1924 in 4×100 m freestyle relay.
Halls of Fame, Awards, etc.
International Swimming Hall of Fame
1965.
International Women's Sports Hall of Fame
1980.
National Women's Hall of Fame
2003.
Olympic Gold Medal
1924.
Ellen Drew
actor
Real/Birth Name:
Esther Loretta Ray
Also Known As:
Terry Ray
Gender:
Female
Birth Date:
23 November 1915
Death Date:
3 December 2003
Age at Death:
88, 10 days after her birthday
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Sagittarius
♐ - the Archer or Centaur - people born November 23 through December 22
Birth Place:
Kansas City, Missouri, USA
Brief Facts:
Movies
If I Were King
,
Christmas in July
,
Women Without Names (1940)
.
Halls of Fame, Awards, etc.
Hollywood Walk of Fame
A star at 6901 Hollywood Boulevard for contributions to the motion picture industry
Palm Springs Walk of Stars
A star at 123 N. Palm Canyon Drive22 November 1997
Lewis Allen
producer
,
Broadway
Real/Birth Name:
Lewis Maitland Allen Jr.
Also Known As:
Lewis M. Allen
Lewis Maitland Allen
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
27 June 1922
Death Date:
8 December 2003
Age at Death:
81
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Cancer
♋ - the Crab - people born June 22 through July 22
Birth Place:
Berryville, Virginia, USA
Relationships:
husband of
Jay Presson Allen
, until he died.
Younger than Jay Presson Allen by less than 1 year.
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Brief Facts:
Broadway producer, plays
Tru
,
A Few Good Men
and Broadway musical
Annie
. Movies
Lord of the Flies
,
Miss Firecracker
.
Paul Simon (senator)
Senator
,
writer
,
publisher
,
US Representative
Real/Birth Name:
Paul Martin Simon
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
29 November 1928
Death Date:
9 December 2003
Age at Death:
75, 10 days after his birthday
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Sagittarius
♐ - the Archer or Centaur - people born November 23 through December 22
Birth Place:
Eugene, Oregon, USA
Brief Facts:
Democrat. U.S. Reprentative from Illinois 1975-1983. Senator from Illinois 1985-1997. Wore bow ties. Unsuccessful bid for president 1987-88.
Jeanne Crain
actor
Real/Birth Name:
Jeanne Elizabeth Crain
Gender:
Female
Birth Date:
25 May 1925
Death Date:
14 December 2003
Age at Death:
78
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Gemini
♊ - the Twins - people born May 22 through June 21
Birth Place:
Barstow, California, USA
Brief Facts:
Movies
Cheaper by the Dozen
,
State Fair
,
A Letter to Three Wives
.
Otto Graham
football
,
coach
Real/Birth Name:
Otto Everett Graham Jr.
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
6 December 1921
Death Date:
17 December 2003
Age at Death:
82, 11 days after his birthday
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Sagittarius
♐ - the Archer or Centaur - people born November 23 through December 22
Birth Place:
Waukegan, Illinois, USA
Brief Facts:
Quarterback. Teams
Northwestern University
,
Cleveland Browns
. Coach, teams
Washington Redskins
,
Coast Guard Academy
.
Halls of Fame, Awards, etc.
Chicagoland Sports Hall of Fame
.
Cleveland Browns Ring of Honor
2010.
College Football Hall of Fame
1956.
Federation of Christian Athletes Hall of Champions
2004.
NFL Player of the Year
1949.
NFL Player of the Year
1951.
Pro Football Hall of Fame
1965.
Walter Camp Man of the Year
1981.
Hope Lange
actor
Real/Birth Name:
Hope Elise Ross Lange
Gender:
Female
Birth Date:
28 November 1933
Death Date:
19 December 2003
Age at Death:
70, 21 days after her birthday
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Sagittarius
♐ - the Archer or Centaur - people born November 23 through December 22
Birth Place:
Redding, Connecticut, USA
Brief Facts:
Movie
Peyton Place
won Oscar. TV series
The Ghost and Mrs. Muir
.
Alan Bates
actor
,
knighted
Real/Birth Name:
Alan Arthur Bates
Also Known As:
Sir Alan Bates
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
17 February 1934
Death Date:
27 December 2003
Age at Death:
69
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Aquarius
♒ - the Water-Carrier - people born January 21 through February 19
Brief Facts:
Knighted. Movies
Gosford Park
,
Far from the Madding Crowd
. London West End theatre.
Halls of Fame, Awards, etc.
London Avenue of Stars
.
Vestal Goodman
singer
,
gospel
Real/Birth Name:
Vestal Freeman
Nickname(s):
The Queen of Gospel Music (Southern Gospel)
Gender:
Female
Birth Date:
13 December 1929
Death Date:
27 December 2003
Age at Death:
74, 14 days after her birthday
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Sagittarius
♐ - the Archer or Centaur - people born November 23 through December 22
Birth Place:
Fyffe, Alabama, USA
Brief Facts:
Southern gospel singer. A founding member of group
The Happy Goodman Family
.
Halls of Fame, Awards, etc.
GMA Gospel Music Hall of Fame
2004.
Kentucky Music Hall of Fame
2004.
Southern Gospel Music Association Hall of Fame
2002.
Bob Monkhouse
comedy
Real/Birth Name:
Robert Allen Monkhouse
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
1 June 1928
Death Date:
29 December 2003
Age at Death:
75
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Gemini
♊ - the Twins - people born May 22 through June 21
Birth Place:
Beckenham, Kent, England, UK
Brief Facts:
British. Wrote jokes for other famous people -
Bob Hope
,
Frank Sinatra
.
Anita Mui
singer
,
actor
,
dancer
Real/Birth Name:
Mui Yim Fong
Mei Yan Fang
Nickname(s):
Ah-Mui
Gender:
Female
Birth Date:
10 October 1963
Death Date:
30 December 2003
Age at Death:
40
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Libra
♎ - the Scales - people born September 24 through October 23
Birth Place:
Hong Kong
Brief Facts:
Canto-pop star from Hong Kong. Died of cancer.
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