Famous people and celebrities who died in 1993

A dedicated page for remembering the famous people and celebrities who passed away in 1993. 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. 6 Rudolf Nureyev

  Russian-french choreographer and dancer (d. 1993).

• Jan. 20 Audrey Hepburn

  Belgian actress, humanitarian and dancer who started as a ballet student. she also worked as a chorus girl, dancer and cabaret entertainer. in 1948, she moved to london to study ballet. she joined the chorus and later went on to star in 25 of her films. she won an oscar for "roman holiday" in 1953 and a tony award for …

• Feb. 26 Constance Ford

  Actress (ada hobson - another world).

• Feb. 27 Lillian Gish

  Pioneering American actress of the silent film era, known for her roles in classic films such as 'The Birth of a Nation' and 'Orphans of the Storm'.

• Feb. 28 Ruby Keeler

  Canadian-american actress and dancer. she was one of six children raised in a new york tenement. she was a chorus girl when she was 13, and helped to support her family. she went to hollywood to star in "42nd street," an '30s musical masterpiece. then came a series with dick powell that featured song and dance videos.

• March 17 Helen Hayes

  American actress, who started on stage at age five. she was a child actor and a juvenile role player that earned her adult fame which lasted throughout her life. she was nominated for two oscars and one emmy. her films included "a farewell to arms," 1931, and "anastasia," 1956.

• March 24 John Hersey

  American pulitzer prize-winning author hiroshima dies at the age of 78 (born in 1914).

• March 27 Kate Reid

  At 62, a british actress (lil dallas) dies from cancer

• March 31 Brandon Lee

  American actor, noted family, and the son of bruce lee, martial arts star. on 20 july 1973, his father died from a cerebral hemorhage. brandon, who was following in the footsteps of his father to make action-films, was also killed early on, 31 march 1993. he was pronounced dead at 01:03 pm. he was filming "the crow" at wilmington, north …

• April 5 Divya Bharti

  Indian bollywood actress (born 1974).

• May 6 Ann Todd

  Actress (things to come danny boy), suffers a stroke at the age of 84

• May 7 Mary Philbin

  Actress (phantom opera), dies in 89

• June 5 Conway Twitty

  American singer-songwriter, with more no.1 country hits than any other artist. his solo career was extraordinary, with six no.1 hits featuring loretta lynn in early '70s. twenty was a low-key, low-profile person.

• June 9 Alexis Smith

  Golden Age Hollywood actress known for her roles in classic films.

• June 11 Ray Sharkey

  Brooklyn, new york -- actor. (wise guys. wired. caged fear).

• June 19 William Golding

  He was an english playwright, novelist, and poet. his best-known work is lord of the flies. in 1980, he was awarded the booker prize in literature for his novel rites of passage. this book became his sea trilogy, to the ends of the earth.

• Aug. 16 Stewart Granger

  Tall, dark, and debonair, this british actor was a major adventure star in the 1950s. he studied at london's webber douglas school of dramatic arts and played in the local theater before changing his name to granger. in 1939, he made his film debut with "so this is london." he returned to film after his military service was interrupted and …

• Aug. 19 Utpal Dutt

  Bangladeshi actor, director, and playwright (b. 1929)

• Sept. 4 Hervé Villechaize

  French-american actor (d. 1993).

• Sept. 12 Raymond Burr

  Raymond Burr was a Canadian-American actor who also served as a politician in California.

• Oct. 12 Leon Ames

  Actor (father to the bride), passes away at 91 after suffering a stroke

• Oct. 25 Vincent Price

  American actor and author, best known for his elegantly sophisticated roles in horror. he was also a well-known art expert, and author of many cook books and art books.

• Oct. 31 River Phoenix

  River Phoenix was a talented actor known for his roles in films like 'Stand by Me' and 'My Own Private Idaho.'

• Nov. 13 Abhi Bhattacharya

  Renowned Indian actor known for his work in Hindi cinema.

• Nov. 21 Bill Bixby

  American actor who charmed two generations with five tv series, including "my favorite martian", 1963, "the courtship of eddie's father" and "the incredible hulk." in the '90s, he successfully directed the hit sitcom, "blossom."

• Nov. 28 Kenneth Connor

  English comedian / actor (carry on sergeant), dies 75

• Dec. 6 Don Ameche

  American actor, vaudeville and radio star with over 50 films dating back to 1936. his investments enabled him to retire comfortably in 1950. he was the director of "the story of alexander graham bell" (1939). ameche said that acting wasn't something he was passionate about. ameche was an avid reader, and enjoyed the social interaction of eating with friends, often …

• Dec. 14 Myrna Loy

  American actress whose political views brought her to prominence at unesco. she was awarded the best actress award at brussels world film festival 1946 for "best years of our lives", the los angeles film critics association award 1983 for career achievement, and the kennedy center honor 1988. in 1991, she was honored with an honorary oscar.

• Dec. 18 Sam Wanamaker

  American actor. he was the primary visionary for and fund-raiser in the reconstruction of london's globe theatre. it was built in the same way as shakespeare's time, using the same construction methods.

• Dec. 22 Don DeFore

  Actor (george baxter-hazel), passes away from cardiac arrest at the age of 76.