2003 Death John Gregory Dunne, writer, True Confessions, dies at 71 1992 Death Philip Dunne, founder (Screen Writers Guild), dies of cancer at 84 1992 Death Philip Dunne, screenwriter, dies of cancer at 84 1990 Death Irene Dunne, actress (5 oscars), dies of heart failure at 91 1982 Death Dominique Dunne, actress (Poltergeist), murdered by boyfriend at 23 1977 Death Steve Dunne, actor (Professional Father), dies at 59 1955 Birthday Griffin Dunne, actor, American Werewolf in London, Who's That Girl 1943 Birthday Steve Dunne, cricketer, New Zealand Test umpire on international panel 1932 Birthday John Grogery Dunne, U.S. writer, Up Close and Personal, True Confessions 1918 Birthday Steve Dunne, Northampton Massachusetts, actor, Professional Father 1898 Birthday Irene [Marie] Dunne, Louisville, actress, Show Boat, I Remember Mama 1867 Birthday Finley Peter Dunne, U.S., journalist/humorist, Mr Dooley