Famous people and celebrities who died in 1983

A dedicated page for remembering the famous people and celebrities who passed away in 1983. This year saw the loss of many influential and beloved figures who left a lasting impact on the world. From entertainment icons and sports legends to renowned scholars and public figures, our comprehensive list pays tribute to their lives and legacies. Join us in honoring their contributions and celebrating their achievements as we reflect on their remarkable stories.

Jan. 2 Dick Emery
British comedian and actor known for his comedic television shows and characters, appearing in films like 'Yellow Submarine' and several comedy productions.
Jan. 8 Lois Wilson
Actress (alice aldrich family), dies at 88
Jan. 15 Shepperd Strudwick
American character actor known for his work in film and theater during the mid-20th century, who passed away from cancer at age 75.
Jan. 26 Bear Bryant
Paul 'Bear' Bryant was a legendary American college football coach who led the University of Alabama Crimson Tide to six national championships and transformed college football coaching in the mid-20th century.
Jan. 27 Louis de Funès
Legendary French comic actor known for his exaggerated facial expressions and comedic roles in numerous popular films during the 1960s and 1970s.
Feb. 13 Marian Nixon
Actress dr bull, swepstakes, dies from cancer at 78
Feb. 25 Tennessee Williams
Pulitzer Prize-winning American playwright who revolutionized modern theater with his powerful, emotionally charged works. He wrote numerous critically acclaimed plays that were later adapted into successful films, including 'A Streetcar Named Desire' and 'The Glass Menagerie'.
March 1 Arthur Koestler
Hungarian-British writer and journalist known for his influential anti-totalitarian novel 'Darkness at Noon'. He was a prominent intellectual who critically examined communist ideology and explored parapsychological research.
March 9 Faye Emerson
American television and film actress who was prominent in the early days of television. She was married twice, first to William Crawford and later to Elliot Roosevelt, son of President Franklin D. Roosevelt.
March 14 Maurice Ronet
French actor known for notable films like 'Frantic' and 'Circle of Love', who was a prominent figure in mid-20th century French cinema.
March 16 Arthur Godfrey
Versatile American entertainer who excelled as a radio announcer, singer, aviator, and television personality. He was a prominent media figure in the mid-20th century, receiving multiple Emmy nominations for his outstanding performances.
April 4 Gloria Swanson
Gloria swanson was an american actress known for her role in the film sunset boulevard.
April 4 Jacqueline Logan
Silent film actress, dies at the age of 78.
April 7 Gavin Gordon
Television actor (romance and lone cowboy) dies at 82
April 22 Walter Slezak
Austrian-American actor who transitioned from romantic lead to character roles, known for his Tony Award-winning performance in 'Fanny' in 1954. Son of an operatic tenor, he initially studied medicine and worked as a bank clerk before pursuing acting.
April 23 Buster Crabbe
Olympic gold medalist swimmer and Hollywood actor known for adventure films and westerns, including playing Tarzan in a 1933 serial. He was a prominent athlete and screen star during the 1930s and 1940s.
April 30 Muddy Waters
Legendary blues musician who profoundly influenced rock and roll, known as the 'father of modern Chicago blues'.
May 5 John Williams
English-American actor known for various film and stage performances.
June 12 Norma Shearer
Norma Shearer was a prominent Canadian-American actress who was a major Hollywood star during the Golden Age of Cinema, winning an Academy Award and becoming one of MGM's most successful leading ladies.
July 29 David Niven
Renowned British actor and Oscar winner known for his charming roles in classic Hollywood films like 'Around the World in 80 Days' and 'The Pink Panther'. He was also a decorated World War II military officer who served with distinction.
July 29 Raymond Massey
Actor from canada, who was born in 1896, succumbs to pneumonia in beverly hills.
July 30 Lynn Fontanne
English actress (b. 1887)
Aug. 3 Carolyn Jones
American actress known for her challenging childhood due to severe asthma, who developed a passion for Hollywood and cinema despite health limitations. She came from a working-class background and pursued her entertainment career with determination.
Aug. 5 Judy Canova
Popular American comedic actress and radio personality known for her hillbilly comedy style during the 1930s and 1940s. She was a significant entertainer in vaudeville, radio, film, and television.
Sept. 27 Tino Rossi
Legendary French singer and actor who dominated the entertainment scene for over six decades, known for his exceptional tenor voice and charismatic 'Latin lover' persona.
Oct. 15 Pat O'Brien
American actor. he was a charming, gentle irish mug who played a variety of roles in heroic and humorous irish films. his films include "angels with dirty faces," 1938 and "knute rockne all american," 1940, and "some like it hot," 1960. he also appeared in the on-screen adventures, "china clipper" and "ceiling zero."
Nov. 15 John Le Mesurier
Beloved British comedy actor famous for his understated, gentle performance as Sergeant Arthur Wilson in the iconic BBC sitcom 'Dad's Army'. He appeared in over 120 films, typically in memorable supporting roles.
Nov. 19 Peter Coffield
Actor (kevin w e b) dies at 37
Dec. 28 William Demarest
Actor ("uncle charlie") on my three sons, dies in palm springs at the age of 92.