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In the year 2003
698 Notable deaths
Donald Davidson
American philosopher (1917-2003).
Born March 6th, 1917 in Springfield.
Died August 30th, 2003 at 86 years old in Berkeley. [ref]
Robert Addie
British actor (1960-2003).
Born February 10th, 1960 in London.
Died November 20th, 2003 at 43 years old in Cheltenham (lung cancer).
Alberto Sordi
Italian actor, film director, voice actor, screenwriter and singer (1920-2003).
Born June 15th, 1920 in Rome. [ref]
Died February 24th, 2003 at 82 years old in Rome (myocardial infarction). [ref]
Rose Hill
English actress and operatic soprano (1914-2003).
Born June 5th, 1914 in London.
Died December 22nd, 2003 at 89 years old in Hillingdon.
Hank Ballard
American singer (1927–2003).
Born November 18th, 1927 in Detroit.
Died March 2nd, 2003 at 75 years old in Los Angeles (esophageal cancer).
Bill Shoemaker
American jockey.
Born August 19th, 1931 in Fabens.
Died October 12th, 2003 at 72 years old in San Marino.
Babatunde Olatunji
Nigerian percussionist.
Born April 7th, 1927 in Ajido.
Died April 6th, 2003 at 75 years old in Salinas (diabetes). [ref]
Robert Atkins
American cardiologist (1930-2003).
Born October 17th, 1930 in Columbus.
Died April 17th, 2003 at 72 years old in New York City (falling).
Compay Segundo
Cuban musician (1907-2003).
Born November 18th, 1907 in Santiago de Cuba, Siboney.
Died July 14th, 2003 at 95 years old in Havana (kidney failure).
Karen Morley
American film actress (1909-2003).
Born December 12th, 1909 in Ottumwa.
Died March 8th, 2003 at 93 years old in Woodland Hills (pneumonia).
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