Victoria Wood

British comedian.

Born May 19th, 1953 in Prestwich.

Died April 20th, 2016 at 62 years old in London (cancer). ^[ref]

Patti Scialfa

American singer.

Born July 29th, 1953 (age 72 years) in Deal.

Gil Birmingham

American actor.

Born July 13th, 1953 (age 72 years) in San Antonio.

Bobby Joe Long

American serial killer and rapist (1953-2019).

Born October 14th, 1953 in Kenova.

Died May 23rd, 2019 at 65 years old in Florida State Prison (lethal injection).

Stanley "Tookie" Williamp

American murderer (1953–2005).

Born December 29th, 1953 in Shreveport.

Died December 13th, 2005 at 51 years old in San Quentin State Prison (lethal injection).

Geddy Lee

Canadian vocalist, bassist, and keyboardist for the rock group rush.

Born July 29th, 1953 (age 72 years) in Toronto.

Lucinda Williams

American rock, folk, blues, and country music singer, songwriter and musician.

Born January 26th, 1953 (age 73 years) in Lake Charles.

Jim Jarmusch

American film director, screenwriter and actor.

Born January 22nd, 1953 (age 73 years) in Cuyahoga Falls.

Rosemary West

British serial killer.

Born November 29th, 1953 (age 72 years) in Barnstaple.

Graeme Souness

Scottish association football player and manager (born 1953).

Born May 6th, 1953 (age 72 years) in Edinburgh.