Jimmy McCulloch

Scottish musician (1953–1979).

Born June 4th, 1953 in Dumbarton. ^[ref]

Died September 27th, 1979 at 26 years old in Maida Vale (drug overdose).

Alpha Blondy

Ivorian reggae singer.

Born January 1st, 1953 (age 73 years) in Dimbokro. ^[ref]

Mary Harron

Canadian film director.

Born January 12th, 1953 (age 73 years) in Bracebridge.

Jamaal Wilkes

American basketball player.

Born May 2nd, 1953 (age 72 years) in Berkeley.

Julien Temple

English film and music video director.

Born November 26th, 1953 (age 72 years) in London.

Thomas Bach

German fencer, lawyer and sports official; 9th president of the international olympic committee since 2013.

Born December 29th, 1953 (age 72 years) in Würzburg.

Lesley Nicol

English actress.

Born August 7th, 1953 (age 72 years) in Manchester.

Bruce Kulick

American guitarist.

Born December 12th, 1953 (age 72 years) in Brooklyn.

Nan Goldin

American photographer.

Born September 12th, 1953 (age 72 years) in Washington, D.C..

Steven Zaillian

American film director.

Born January 30th, 1953 (age 73 years) in Fresno.