MUSICIANS that died in
2003
This page contains a list of the most famous people who died in 2003. The pantheon dataset contains 382 who passed this year, the most famous by HPI being Maurice Gibb, Compay Segundo, Leslie Cheung, Robert Palmer, and Rubén González. The cities with the most deaths were Los Angeles (6), Memphis, Tennessee (2), and Havana (2).
2003 Deaths: Honoring Lives and Legacies of Musicians
The year 2003 saw the passing of many beloved musicians, leaving behind legacies that continue to inspire fans across the globe. From legendary actors like and iconic musicians like Maurice Gibb, Compay Segundo, and Leslie Cheung to groundbreaking athletes like , these remarkable individuals have made a lasting impact in their fields. This page is dedicated to commemorating the lives of those we lost in 2003, celebrating their achievements and remembering their contributions to art, culture, and history. Below are the list of the most famous people to have died in 2003 based on cultural impact.
Maurice Gibb
Musician
Dec 22, 1949 - Jan 12, 2003
Age 54
HPI: 75.28
Compay Segundo
Cuban Musician
Nov 18, 1907 - Jul 13, 2003
Age 96
HPI: 68.67
Leslie Cheung
Chinese Musician
Sep 12, 1956 - Apr 1, 2003
Age 47
HPI: 68.32
Robert Palmer
British Musician
Jan 19, 1949 - Sep 26, 2003
Age 54
HPI: 61.01
Rubén González
Cuban Musician
May 26, 1919 - Dec 8, 2003
Age 84
HPI: 61.01
Giorgio Gaber
Italian Musician
Jan 25, 1939 - Jan 1, 2003
Age 64
HPI: 59.27
Sam Phillips
American Musician
Jan 5, 1923 - Jul 30, 2003
Age 80
HPI: 59.23
Noel Redding
British Musician
Dec 25, 1945 - May 11, 2003
Age 58
HPI: 58.99
Benny Carter
American Musician
Aug 8, 1907 - Jul 12, 2003
Age 96
HPI: 58.32
Viguen
Iranian Musician
Nov 23, 1929 - Oct 26, 2003
Age 74
HPI: 56.48
Rosalyn Tureck
American Musician
Dec 14, 1914 - Jul 17, 2003
Age 89
HPI: 56.09
Herbie Mann
American Musician
Apr 16, 1930 - Jul 1, 2003
Age 73
HPI: 55.51
Elliott Smith
American Musician
Aug 6, 1969 - Oct 21, 2003
Age 34
HPI: 53.79
Warren Zevon
American Musician
Jan 24, 1947 - Sep 7, 2003
Age 56
HPI: 53.75
Daphne Oram
British Musician
Dec 31, 1925 - Jan 5, 2003
Age 78
HPI: 53.37
Tony Thompson
American Musician
Nov 15, 1954 - Nov 12, 2003
Age 49
HPI: 50.55
Deaths by Month in 2003
January 2003
The following is a chronological list of the most famous people to have died in January of 2003. Sorted by popularity, the most famous people to pass away in January were Maurice Gibb (HPI: 75.28), Giorgio Gaber (HPI: 59.27), and Daphne Oram (HPI: 53.37).
March 2003
The following is a chronological list of the most famous people to have died in March of 2003. Sorted by popularity, the most famous people to pass away in March were Hank Ballard (HPI: 49.55).
April 2003
The following is a chronological list of the most famous people to have died in April of 2003. Sorted by popularity, the most famous people to pass away in April were Leslie Cheung (HPI: 68.32), and Babatunde Olatunji (HPI: 47.52).
May 2003
The following is a chronological list of the most famous people to have died in May of 2003. Sorted by popularity, the most famous people to pass away in May were Noel Redding (HPI: 58.99).
July 2003
The following is a chronological list of the most famous people to have died in July of 2003. Sorted by popularity, the most famous people to pass away in July were Compay Segundo (HPI: 68.67), Sam Phillips (HPI: 59.23), and Benny Carter (HPI: 58.32).
September 2003
The following is a chronological list of the most famous people to have died in September of 2003. Sorted by popularity, the most famous people to pass away in September were Robert Palmer (HPI: 61.01), Warren Zevon (HPI: 53.75), and Shawn Lane (HPI: 46.52).
October 2003
The following is a chronological list of the most famous people to have died in October of 2003. Sorted by popularity, the most famous people to pass away in October were Viguen (HPI: 56.48), and Elliott Smith (HPI: 53.79).
November 2003
The following is a chronological list of the most famous people to have died in November of 2003. Sorted by popularity, the most famous people to pass away in November were Tony Thompson (HPI: 50.55).
December 2003
The following is a chronological list of the most famous people to have died in December of 2003. Sorted by popularity, the most famous people to pass away in December were Rubén González (HPI: 61.01).
