In Memoriam 1973: Famous Faces We Lost in 1973

[ekrewer]

Edward G. Robinson's death scene in Soylent Green was, literally, the last scene he ever shot. Charlton Heston later recalled: "He knew while we were shooting, though we did not, that he was terminally ill. He never missed an hour of work, nor was late to a call. He never was less than the consummate professional he had been all his life. I'm still haunted, though, by the knowledge that the very last scene he played in the picture, which he knew was the last day's acting he would ever do, was his death scene. I know why I was so overwhelmingly moved playing it with him".

[meggieh]

Some Honorable Mentions:
1) George Macready - Co-starred alongside Rita Hayworth and Glenn Ford in the film Gilda. He passed away on July 2, 1973; the same day as Betty Grable.
2) Anna Magnani - Won the best actress oscar for her role in Rose Tattoo. Passed away on September 26, 1973
3) Jack Hawkins - Co-Starred in the film The Bridge on the River Kwai, and was the first husband of actress Jessica Tandy. Passed away on July 18, 1973
4) Allan Lane - Best known as the voice of Mister Ed. Passed away on October 27, 1973

[markroberts]

Honorable mentions:

Roger Delgado who played The Master in Doctor Who (1971-73). Killed in a road accident in Turkey on 18th June 1973 aged 55.

James Beck - Known for playing cockney spiv Private Walker in Dad’s Army. Died 6th August 1973 from pancreatitis aged 44.

[hourglasstv]

Honoring the Famous Faces We Lost in 1973. A poignant reminder of the enduring impact these individuals had on our culture and collective memory. May their legacies continue to inspire.

[greglehmann]

We must not forget Allen "Rocky" Lane Knox Indiana native and voice of Mister Ed! That colorful series has been a favorite of mine since childhood!

[arleneliberti]

I LIKE THIS CHANNEL INTERESTING I AM 61. I GREW UP WITH SO MANY OF THESE PEOPLE. WATCHING THEM ON TV OR GOING TO THE MOVIES OR LISTENING TO THEIR MUSIC. WE ALL HAVE TO LEAVE THIS EARTH SOMEDAY . TO EVERYONE REST IN HEAVENLY PEACE GOD BLESS YOU AMEN.

[robertnorris]

This was a gruesome year for the Indianapolis 500. On May 12th, popular driver Art Pollard was killed while practicing for the race. A few weeks later during the Indy 500, Swede Savage was involved in a horrific, fiery accident and died on July 2, 1973.

[robertnorris]

This is a good video but it forgot to include David Akeman, who was know as "Stringbean" on the series Hee-Haw. He was murdered on November 10, 1973 after coming home after a performance at the Grand Ole Opry. David Akeman's death was an inexplicable and senseless tragedy!

[garyc]

As long as we have old movies and tv, they never die.

[captaincarl]

For trivia fans, the man to Norma Crane's right is Chaim Topol, who recently passed away back in March of 2023.

[libertygiveme]

MANY died YOUNG!!!! I didn't realize Betty Grable was that young when she passed!!!! Thank-You for showing these!!!!

[jmiller]

My grandmother went to high school with Vaughn Monroe. He also wrote the school's alma mater, Jeannette Senior High School in Pennsylvania

[MS-yydh]

Jim Croce was such a great singer-songwriter.

[tjable]

TY for these tributes. They were all great artists. May they RIP. God Bless You & stay safe.

[catnelson]

Glenn Strange was Sam the bartender on Gunsmoke many years. He only appeared in a few episodes of The Lone Ranger.

[JohnPolozzolo]

No mention of Robert Ryan. A great actor who died July 11, 1973

[bruce]

R.I.P. Michael Dunn. 10 guest appearances on The Wild Wild West. He also guest starred on Bonanza as George Marshall. His character was mild mannered opposite as Dr. Loveless.

[josephrowe]

Allan Sherman also voiced The Cat in the Hat from the 1971 TV special 2 years before his untimely passing.

[donaldleroy]

As usual, another great array of entertainers and other notable people of yesteryear. My two favorites being Edward G Robinson and Irene Ryan. I guess I wrote too soon, I hadn't seen Veronica Lake. Also I like how you disclose their actual cause of death

[BravesFan]

I can't believe you missed David "Stringbean" Akeman. He was an original performer on the Grand Ole Opry and a Hee Haw performer. He and his wife were murdered by burglars on November 10, 1973 in what became one of the most notorious murder cases in Tennessee history.