List of Famous people who died at 73

Norbert Kerckhove was a Belgian professional racing cyclist. He won the E3 Harelbeke in 1959.

Giridharilal Kedia was an Indian well known social entrepreneur. He served the Kala Vikash Kendra, Cuttack for 12 years as the Working President and Trustee. Kedia was also the founder and chairman of Image Institute of Technology & Management. He was awarded the Samaj Gaurav award for his service. He was also awarded the Theater Movement Award by Global Peace Organization. Kedia was a District Governor of Lions Club International for the years 1981-1982 for the undivided district 322C.

Renato Chiantoni was an Italian actor. He appeared in 100 films between 1937 and 1978.

Renato Baldini was an Italian film actor. He appeared in 87 films between 1950 and 1983. He was born in Rome, Italy.

Harold Joseph Dimmerling was the Roman Catholic bishop of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Rapid City, South Dakota. Born in Braddock, Pennsylvania, Dimmerling was ordained to the priesthood for the Roman Catholic Diocese of Saint Cloud, Minnesota. On September 11, 1969, Pope Paul VI appointed him bishop and he was ordained bishop on October 30, 1969. Dimmerling died in office.