Celebrity Deaths Of 2003

[Robb]

Its weird when you sit back and remember the number of well known celebrities that die in a year's time. There were more, but these were the celebrities that I was familiar with for 2003:

Maurice Gibb, 53. With his brothers, he built the Bee Gees into a disco sensation with hits like "Stayin' Alive." Jan. 12.

Nell Carter, 54. She played the sassy housekeeper on "Gimme a Break!" and won a Tony in 1978 for "Ain't Misbehavin'." Jan. 23.

Johnny Paycheck, 64. Hell-raising country singer known for his 1977 working man's anthem, "Take This Job and Shove It." Feb. 18.

Fred Rogers, 74. He invited millions of children to be his neighbor as longtime host of "Mister Rogers' Neighborhood." Feb. 27.

Nina Simone, 70. Her deep, raspy, forceful voice made her a unique figure in jazz. April 21.

Robert Stack, 84. Actor whose granite-eyed stare spelled trouble for criminals in "The Untouchables" and "Unsolved Mysteries." May 14.

June Carter Cash, 73. Grammy-winning scion of one of country music's pioneering families and the wife of Johnny Cash. May 15.

David Brinkley, 82. Revered broadcaster, first gained fame as one-half of NBC's Huntley-Brinkley anchor team. June 11.

Gregory Peck, 87. He embodied citizenship and fatherly compassion in "To Kill a Mockingbird" and played real-life figures from Abraham Lincoln to Josef Mengele. June 12.

Buddy Hackett, 78. Round, rubbery-faced nightclub, Broadway, TV and movie funnyman ("The Music Man," "It's a Mad, Mad, Mad, Mad World"). June 30.

Barry White, 58. R&B crooner whose lush baritone oozed sex appeal. July 4.

Buddy Ebsen, 95. Dancer turned actor who achieved stardom in the TV series "The Beverly Hillbillies" and "Barnaby Jones." July 6.

Bob Hope, 100. Master of the one-liner and favorite comedian of servicemen and presidents alike. July 27.

Gregory Hines, 57. The greatest tap dancer of his generation; acted in "White Nights" and "The Cotton Club." Aug. 9.

Charles Bronson, 81. Hard-faced action star of the 1970s, notably in the "Death Wish" movies. Aug. 30.
Warren Zevon, 56. Singer-songwriter known for twisted sense of humor ("Werewolves of London," "Life'll Kill Ya"). Sept. 7.

John Ritter, 54. He ruled TV comedy with "Three's Company" and was back on top 25 years later with "8 Simple Rules ... For Dating My Teenage Daughter." Sept. 11.

Johnny Cash, 71. A towering musical figure whose rough, unsteady voice championed the downtrodden and reached across generations. Sept. 12.

Robert Palmer, 54. Grammy-winning British rocker; noted for his music video with the look-alike models, "Addicted to Love." Sept. 26.

Rod Roddy, 66. Announcer on "The Price is Right" whose booming voice invited lucky audience members to "Come on down!" Oct. 27.

Franco Corelli, 82. Italian tenor, one of the greatest opera stars of the 20th century. Oct. 29.

Art Carney, 85. He turned "The Honeymooners" sidekick Ed Norton into one of the most memorable characters in television history; won an Oscar for "Harry and Tonto." Nov. 9.

Robert C. Atkins, 72 diet doctor

Hume Cronyn, 92, actor most recently known for Cocoon

Katharine Hepburn, 96, actress

Donald O'Connor, 78, actor best known for Singing' in the Rain

Bobby Hatfield, 63, musician best known as part of the Righteous Brothers

[rydinhigh]

What about the guy that died today that played Wilson on Home Improvement

[Redrig]

Earl Hindman died???? WOW How?

[rydinhigh]

Originally posted by redrig
Earl Hindman died???? WOW How?

http://www.wfsb.com/Global/story.asp?S=1581788

[Robb]

Yes,

Earl Hindman, 61, actor, best known for his role as the never-seen next-door neighbor who imparts advice as he peers over Tim Allen's backyard fence in the hit television series "Home Improvement."

[88vert]

Yeah alot of good ones died this year

[Crankcase]

I saw a list like that in Tv guide..where did you find that list Robb?

[AlaskanJack]

I know I was shocked when I heard within the last two weeks that gregory hines had died this past year.

After seeing the list there were a few I thought were already dead like Buddy Ebson and Katherine Hepburn. I thought they had died a long time ago.

[AlaskanJack]

Oh and I must have missed this but did anyone else know that Johnny Cash died almost exaclty 4 months after his wife. Weird huh?

[Rick]

Originally posted by AlaskanJack
Oh and I must have missed this but did anyone else know that Johnny Cash died almost exaclty 4 months after his wife. Weird huh?

So they both cashed in at about the same time...

[88vert]

Richard Crenna- Rambo movies-Jan 17 76years old
Joseph Coors-Brewing giant-March 16 85 years old
Warren Spahn-Hall of fame pitcher-Dec 1 82 years old

[88vert]

Jonathan Brandis-Seaquest,Neverending story,Harts war,and many more.Nov 12 27 years old Suicide

[AlaskanJack]

Some other notable deaths of 2003:

Bill Shoemaker - jockey
Gordon Jump, actor the Maytag Repairman, WKRP
Bobby Bonds, baseball star Barry Bonds dad
Bob Hope, comedian, died July 27 at the age of 100
Strom Thurmond
Gregory Peck
Daniel Patrick Moynihan
Idi Amin former Dictator

Edit found a few more intersting ones:

David Kelly UN weapons inspector suicide
Jonathan Brandis actor Suicide

[aldive]

.... and the real heroes

the brave US military members who paid the ultimate price.

[aldive]

....as well as the countless
law enforcement officers
firefighters

[88vert]

And all the people that died in that nightclub fire in Rhode Island

[aldive]

.... and all the fine folkes who died becaude of drunk drivers.

[MattStarr]

Robb~ Did you see that article in the VA Pilot? Is that where you came up with all that info I saw it too.

[Robb]

Originally posted by Crankcase
I saw a list like that in Tv guide..where did you find that list Robb?

Google Search: Celebrity Deaths 2003

Matt, naw........VaPilot is a Tidewater paper.

[AlaskanJack]

well since we are recognizing night club deaths then I guess I could add one more notable 2003 death: The woman that made me a MAN ..........I lost my virginity to.........LOL