Andy Hertzfeld

American computer scientist and inventor (born 1953).

Born April 6th, 1953 (age 73 years) in Philadelphia.

Alexander O'Neal

American musical artist.

Born November 15th, 1953 (age 72 years) in Natchez.

Tina Brown

British-american journalist, talk-show host, and author.

Born November 21st, 1953 (age 72 years) in Maidenhead.

Darlanne Fluegel

American actress (1953-2017).

Born November 25th, 1953 in Wilkes-Barre.

Died December 15th, 2017 at 64 years old in Orlando (Alzheimer's disease). ^[ref]

Matthew Wilder

American musician.

Born January 24th, 1953 (age 73 years) in New York City.

Russ Feingold

Wisconsin politician; three-term u.s. senator.

Born March 2nd, 1953 (age 73 years) in Janesville.

Elliot Easton

American guitarist.

Born December 18th, 1953 (age 72 years) in Brooklyn.

Tom Cochrane

Canadian musician, singer-songwriter.

Born May 14th, 1953 (age 72 years) in Lynn Lake. ^[ref]

Stu Ungar

American poker player (1953-1998).

Born September 8th, 1953 in Manhattan.

Died November 22nd, 1998 at 45 years old in Las Vegas.

Alex Grey

American painter and performance artist (born 1953).

Born November 29th, 1953 (age 72 years) in Columbus. ^[ref]