List of Famous people who died in 2003

Thomas Francis O'Higgins was an Irish Fine Gael politician, barrister and judge who served as Chief Justice of Ireland from 1974 to 1985, a Judge of the Supreme Court from 1974 to 1985, a Judge of the European Court of Justice from 1985 to 1991, a Judge of the High Court from 1973 to 1974, Deputy Leader of Fine Gael from 1972 to 1977 and Minister for Health from 1954 to 1957.

Rear Admiral Sir Richard John Trowbridge, was a senior officer in the Royal Navy and the 25th Governor of Western Australia, serving from 25 November 1980 to 24 November 1983. He was the last British-born vice-regal representative in Australia. He was also the first officer to rise from boy seaman to captain of the Queen's yacht HMY Britannia.

Zdzisław Ludwik Krzyszkowiak was a Polish track and field athlete, winner of the 3000 metre steeplechase at the 1960 Summer Olympics.