The year 2003 was one of surprise and tragedy in the performing arts field. Many notables were lost, including Barry White, Katharine Hepburn, June Carter Cash, Johnny Cash, Gregory Peck, Buddy Ebsen, Donald O'Connor, Charles Bronson, Bob Hope and John Ritter. The obituaries of these and other performers and filmmakers, musicians and producers, dancers and composers, writers and others associated with the performing arts who died in 2003 can be found in this comprehensive reference work. For each, the date, place and cause of death are provided, along with a brief recap of their career and citations from major newspaper and periodical stories reporting the death. Filmographies are given for film and television performers, and photographs of many of the individuals are included. Individual books in this annual series are available dating back to 1994. A subscription plan is available for future issues. Individual books in this annual series are available dating back to 1994. Subscription plan available for future issues.