Famous people who died in 1953

A list of 2 celebrities and other famous people who passed away in the year 1953.

Roughly 71 years have passed since these people died.

This list is ordered by the person's date of death.

Singer Deceased
Died on Jan 1, 1953, at the age of 29.
Heart failure following years of alcoholism and substance abuse.

Soviet Leader Deceased
Died on Mar 5, 1953, at the age of 74.
Brain hemorrhage.

Perspective

A few facts that highlight just how long ago 1953 was:

These celebrities died before TV shows such as "Annie Oakley", "Gunsmoke", "Fury", and "Tonight Starring Jack Paar" started airing on television.
These people did not get to see movies such as "Auntie Mame", "Some Came Running", "Separate Tables", or "Sleeping Beauty".
Celebrities such as Margaux Hemingway, John Travolta, Catherine O'Hara, and Robert Carradine were not even born yet.
In 1953, celebrities such as Albert Einstein, James Dean, Humphrey Bogart, and Buddy Holly were still alive.
Television shows such as "Suspense", "Space Patrol", "I Married Joan", and "My Little Margie" were still running.

Statistics about the 2 celebrity deaths above.