Deaths in December 1987

The following is a list of notable deaths in December 1987.

Entries for each day are listed alphabetically by surname. A typical entry lists information in the following sequence:

  • Name, age, country of citizenship at birth, subsequent country of citizenship (if applicable), reason for notability, cause of death (if known), and reference.

December 1987

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References

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  1. ^ Lee A. Daniels (December 2, 1987). "James Baldwin, Eloquent Writer In Behalf of Civil Rights, Is Dead". The New York Times. p. A 1. Retrieved April 3, 2024.
  2. ^ John T. McQuiston (December 3, 1987). "Donn F. Eisele, 57; One of 3 Crewmen On Apollo 7 Mission". The New York Times. p. B 22. Retrieved April 26, 2024.
  3. ^ Buddy Fogelson, husband of Greer Garson, dies. United Press International. Retrieved 22 Sep 2024.
  4. ^ Punch Imlach Dies After Heart Attack. L.A. Times. Retrieved 22 Sep 2024.
  5. ^ "Mr Edward Barnsley". The Times. London, England. December 4, 1987. p. 14.
  6. ^ "Juan Alberto Melgar Castro, General, 52". The New York Times. December 4, 1987. p. B 24. Retrieved April 26, 2024.
  7. ^ Trygve Hoff. Norsk Biografisk Leksikon (in Norwegian). Retrieved 22 Sep 2024.
  8. ^ "Luis Federico Leloir, Chemist, 81". The New York Times. December 4, 1987. p. B 24. Retrieved April 26, 2024.
  9. ^ Gravestone: Myrta Silva 2.12.87. Retrieved 22 Sep 2024.
  10. ^ Ernst A. Steinhoff. New Mexico Museum of Space History. Retrieved 22 Sep 2024.
  11. ^ Princess Red Wing (Mary E. Glasko). Rhode Island Heritage Hall of Fame. Retrieved 22 Sep 2024.
  12. ^ "Yakov Zeldovich Dies; A Top Soviet Physicist". The New York Times. December 5, 1987. p. 1 33. Retrieved April 26, 2024.
  13. ^ Visionary Leader - May 2014, Andrew Foster. Gallaudet University. Retrieved 22 Sep 2024.
  14. ^ George Seawright. Ulster Nation. Retrieved 22 Sep 2024.
  15. ^ "Soviet Explorer Yevgeny Tolstikov, 74, Dies". The New York Times. December 7, 1987. p. D 11. Retrieved April 26, 2024.
  16. ^ "Pericle Fazzini, 74, a Sculptor for Vatican". The New York Times. December 5, 1987. p. 1 33. Retrieved April 26, 2024.
  17. ^ Bryan Fowler. Olympedia. Retrieved 22 Sep 2024.
  18. ^ Lauchert, von, Meinrad. Traces of War. Retrieved 22 Sep 2024.
  19. ^ Hilary Stout (December 6, 1987). "Arnold Lobel, Author-Illustrator". The New York Times. p. 1 61. Retrieved April 26, 2024.
  20. ^ Peter B. Flint (December 6, 1987). "Rouben Mamoulian, Broadway Director, Is Dead". The New York Times. p. 1 60. Retrieved April 26, 2024.
  21. ^ Noica, Constantin (1909–1987). Routledge Encyclopedia of Philosophy. Retrieved 22 Sep 2024.
  22. ^ Daily, Harold W. [Pappy (1902–1987)]. Texas State Historical Association. Retrieved 23 Sep 2024.
  23. ^ Dimov, Leonid, 1926-1987. Library of Congress. Retrieved 23 Sep 2024.
  24. ^ The First Number One. Stanford Magazine. Retrieved 23 Sep 2024.
  25. ^ Daud Kamal. Library of Congress. Retrieved 23 Sep 2024.
  26. ^ Molly O'Day, Singer of Country Music in Roughhewn Style. New York Times. Retrieved 23 Sep 2024.
  27. ^ Obituary for Eugene E. Siler (Aged 87). Newspapers.com (The Courier-Journal). Retrieved 23 Sep 2024.
  28. ^ James Dobson, Actor, 67. New York Times. Retrieved 23 Sep 2024.
  29. ^ "Peter Lorenz, Politician, 64". The New York Times. December 7, 1987. p. D 11. Retrieved April 26, 2024.
  30. ^ Obituary for David J Schwartz. Newspapers.com (The Atlanta Journal). Retrieved 23 Sep 2024.
  31. ^ Will Crutchfield (December 22, 1987). "Izler Solomon, 77, an Orchestra Conductor". The New York Times. p. D 22. Retrieved April 26, 2024.
  32. ^ Suicide Exposes British Church Rift. New York Times. Retrieved 23 Sep 2024.
  33. ^ Crossley, Michael Nicholson "Red Knight". Traces of War. Retrieved 23 Sep 2024.
  34. ^ Obituary for Michael Hornby of WH Smith. Newspapers.com (The Daily Telegraph). Retrieved 23 Sep 2024.
  35. ^ Jaime Ongpin, Ex-Aquino Aide, Dies at 49, Apparently a Suicide. New York Times. Retrieved 23 Sep 2024.
  36. ^ Helen Kemp Porter. Royal Society. Retrieved 23 Sep 2024.
  37. ^ Sigrid Helliesen Lund. Norsk biografisk leksikon (in Norwegian). Retrieved 23 Sep 2024.
  38. ^ Ulfert Wilke Painter, 80. New York Times. Retrieved 23 Sep 2024.
  39. ^ 42 Believed Dead in Peru Crash; Star Soccer Team Among Victims. New York Times. Retrieved 23 Sep 2024.
  40. ^ Diana Sheean, 72; Her Books Showed Britain in Wartime. New York Times. Retrieved 23 Sep 2024.
  41. ^ Harold Schonberg (December 12, 1987). "Jascha Heifetz Is Dead at 86; A Virtuoso Since Childhood". The New York Times. p. 1 1. Retrieved April 26, 2024.
  42. ^ Stelios Kyriakidis. Olympedia. Retrieved 24 Sep 2024.
  43. ^ C. Gerald Fraser (December 15, 1987). "Denis Sanders Dies; Film Director Won 2 Academy Awards". The New York Times. p. D 31. Retrieved April 26, 2024.
  44. ^ Robert Palmer (December 11, 1987). "Slam Stewart, 73, a Jazz Bassist Known for Singing With His Solos". The New York Times. p. D 18. Retrieved April 26, 2024.
  45. ^ Gravestone: Dr William Thornton Mustard 11.12.87. Retrieved 24 Sep 2024.
  46. ^ Begtrup, Bodil (1903–1987). Encyclopedia.com. Retrieved 25 Sep 2024.
  47. ^ Robert Palmer (December 14, 1987). "Clifton Chenier, 'King of Zydeco,' Popularized Spirited Cajun Sound". The New York Times. p. D 13. Retrieved April 26, 2024.
  48. ^ Veteran Movie Actor Nolan Leary, 98, Dies. L.A. Times. Retrieved 25 Sep 2024.
  49. ^ Obituaries : Pinky Tomlin, 80; Hit Songwriter. L.A. Times. Retrieved 25 Sep 2024.
  50. ^ Julien Darui (Player). National Football Teams. Retrieved 25 Sep 2024.
  51. ^ Bernard E. Epton Is Dead at 66; Ran for Mayor of Chicago in '83. New York Times. Retrieved 25 Sep 2024.
  52. ^ "George S. Wunder, 75; Drew 'Terry' Comics". The New York Times. December 15, 1987. p. D 31. Retrieved April 26, 2024.
  53. ^ How to Read Copi: A Historiography of the Margins. JSTOR (University of Pennsylvania Press). Retrieved 25 Sep 2024.
  54. ^ Merlyn Hans Dethlefsen. Congressional Medal of Honor Society. Retrieved 25 Sep 2024.
  55. ^ Hass, Siegfried. Traces of War. Retrieved 25 Sep 2024.
  56. ^ Obituaries : Wrote for Benny, Hope, Lucille Ball : Milt Josefsberg; ‘Maven of Comedy’. L.A. Times. Retrieved 25 Sep 2024.
  57. ^ Georg Knöpfle. Olympedia. Retrieved 25 Sep 2024.
  58. ^ Gravestone: Nikos Stavridis 12.12.87. Retrieved 25 Sep 2024.
  59. ^ "J. P. Strom, Law-Enforcement Chief, 69". The New York Times. December 17, 1987. p. B 26. Retrieved April 26, 2024.
  60. ^ Septima Poinsette Clark. Britannica. Retrieved 25 Sep 2024.
  61. ^ "Obituary: George Fulford Leading Brockville citizen left Liberals to join Tories". The Globe and Mail. Toronto. The Canadian Press. December 17, 1987. p. D11.
  62. ^ Ángel Infante, actor y cantante. El Pais (in Spanish). Retrieved 25 Sep 2024.
  63. ^ Hero of Montevideo: Ivo Lapenna in memoriam. British Library. Retrieved 25 Sep 2024.
  64. ^ "Ray Malavasi Is Dead; Former Coach of Rams". The New York Times. December 16, 1987. p. B 28. Retrieved April 26, 2024.
  65. ^ Gravestone: Billie M. 'Tiny' Moore 15.12.87 (year of death only). Retrieved 25 Sep 2024.
  66. ^ Zerbel, Alfred. Traces of War. Retrieved 25 Sep 2024.
  67. ^ "Hob Broun, a Novelist, Dies as Respirator Fails". The New York Times. December 24, 1987. p. B 8. Retrieved April 26, 2024.
  68. ^ Douglas C. McGill (December 19, 1987). "Minnie Evans, 95, Folk Painter Noted For Visionary Work". The New York Times. p. 1 34. Retrieved April 26, 2024.
  69. ^ "Ex-Rep. Albert Morano, 79, Dies". The New York Times. December 18, 1987. p. D 18. Retrieved April 26, 2024.
  70. ^ Bernardus Johannes Cardinal Alfrink. Catholic Hierarchy. Retrieved 25 Sep 2024.
  71. ^ Gravestone: Irving Applebaum Allen 17.12.87. Retrieved 25 Sep 2024.
  72. ^ Bill Keller, Special To the New York Times (December 22, 1987). "Arkady I. Raikin, 76, a Comedian Who Lampooned Soviet Life, Dies". The New York Times. p. D 22. Retrieved April 26, 2024.
  73. ^ Dorothy Lucy Sanders (1907–1987). Australian Dictionary of Biography. Retrieved 25 Sep 2024.
  74. ^ Eric Pace (December 19, 1987). "Marguerite Yourcenar, Writer and Scholar, Dies". The New York Times. p. 1 34. Retrieved April 26, 2024.
  75. ^ Mangelos (Dimitrije Bašicevic). Tate. Retrieved 26 Sep 2024.
  76. ^ Lok Sabha Debates. Parliament Digital Library (p. 24). Retrieved 26 Sep 2024.
  77. ^ "Warne Marsh, Jazz Saxophonist". The New York Times. December 20, 1987. p. 1 46. Retrieved April 26, 2024.
  78. ^ Christie, Ralph Waldo. Traces of War. Retrieved 26 Sep 2024.
  79. ^ Wolfgang Saxon (December 21, 1987). "Rabbi Leo Jung, Spiritual Leader Of New York Jewish Center, Dies". The New York Times. p. D 14. Retrieved April 26, 2024.
  80. ^ John Francis O'Leary, Chairman Of a Utility and Ex-U.S. Official. New York Times. Retrieved 26 Sep 2024.
  81. ^ C. Donald Peterson, Associate Justice 1967-1986. Minnesota State Law Library (Star Tribune). Retrieved 26 Sep 2024.
  82. ^ The Strange Case of the Ecleos and the Philippine Benevolent Missionaries Association. Esquire Philippines. Retrieved 27 Sep 2024.
  83. ^ Jake Eisenhart. Baseball Reference. Retrieved 27 Sep 2024.
  84. ^ Dan Sikes, a consistent money-winner on the .... L.A. Times. Retrieved 27 Sep 2024.
  85. ^ "Fred R. Feitshans, Jr". Los Angeles Times. Los Angeles, California. December 23, 1987. p. 21. Retrieved November 10, 2021 – via Newspapers.com.  
  86. ^ Carl McGowan Dies; A Senior U.S. Judge On Court of Appeals. New York Times. Retrieved 27 Sep 2024.
  87. ^ Ronald Sullivan (December 25, 1987). "Ralph Nelson, Early TV Director; Made 'Requiem for Heavyweight'". The New York Times. p. B 8. Retrieved April 26, 2024.
  88. ^ "Robert Paige Is Dead; Appeared in 65 Films". The New York Times. December 24, 1987. p. B 8. Retrieved April 26, 2024.
  89. ^ Obituaries : Henry Strater, 91; Artist at Center of Lost Generation. L.A. Times. Retrieved 27 Sep 2024.
  90. ^ "Henry Cotton, Former Golfer, 80". The New York Times. December 25, 1987. p. B 8. Retrieved April 26, 2024.
  91. ^ "Roderick Firth, Philosophy Professor, 70". The New York Times. December 27, 1987. p. 1 36. Retrieved April 26, 2024.
  92. ^ Memorial Plaque: Gustav Fröhlich 22.12.87. (year of death only). Retrieved 27 Sep 2024.
  93. ^ Irish Protestant Militants Bury Slain Comrade. L.A. Times. Retrieved 27 Sep 2024.
  94. ^ Dudley Meredith, 52, Dies of Heart Attack. Newspapers.com (The Buffalo News). Retrieved 27 Sep 2024.
  95. ^ Dorothy Mary Moyle Needham. Royal Society (obit). Retrieved 27 Sep 2024.
  96. ^ Tanjore Ranganathan, Drummer, 62. New York Times. Retrieved 27 Sep 2024.
  97. ^ Alice Terry, 88, Actress in Silent Movies, Dies. L.A. Times. Retrieved 27 Sep 2024.
  98. ^ Paschoal Paschoal da Silva Cinelli (Player). National Football Teams. Retrieved 27 Sep 2024.
  99. ^ RADM Roy Milton Davenport. Military Hall of Honor. Retrieved 27 Sep 2024.
  100. ^ Nino Espinosa #39. MLB.com. Retrieved 27 Sep 2024.
  101. ^ Eugen Kogon. Buchenwald Memorial (correct death date at bottom). Retrieved 27 Sep 2024.
  102. ^ George James (December 31, 1987). "John Wesley Hanes Sr., 95, Aide To Roosevelt and Corporate Chief". The New York Times. p. A 24. Retrieved April 26, 2024.
  103. ^ Josef Myrow, 77, Composer of Hit Songs, Movie Scores, Dies. L.A. Times. Retrieved 27 Sep 2024.
  104. ^ 4 Die as Indians Bury Top Tamil Leader. L.A. Times. Retrieved 27 Sep 2024.
  105. ^ Obituaries : Passings: Manoug Parikian; Violinist. L.A. Times. Retrieved 27 Sep 2024.
  106. ^ Gravestone: Sara Scuderi 24.12.87. Retrieved 27 Sep 2024.
  107. ^ Uhlig, Mark A. (December 25, 1987). "Joop den Uyl of Netherlands Dies; Was Labor Prime Minister in 70's". The New York Times. p. B8. Retrieved April 27, 2024.
  108. ^ Alexander G. Barmine, 88, Dies; Early High-Level Soviet Defector. New York Times. Retrieved 27 Sep 2024.
  109. ^ Ruth Bonner, Stalin Purge Victim. New York Times. Retrieved 27 Sep 2024.
  110. ^ John H. Humphrey 1915–1987. Scandinavian Journal of Immunology. Retrieved 27 Sep 2024.
  111. ^ Obituary, The Commercial Appeal, Memphis TN, on Dec. 26, 1987
  112. ^ Ex Chester bishop Hubert Whitsey 'used position for appalling abuse'. B.B.C.. Retrieved 27 Sep 2024.
  113. ^ J A Baker Biography. JA Baker and the Peregrine. Retrieved 27 Sep 2024.
  114. ^ Dorothy Bliss papers. American Museum of Natural History. Retrieved 27 Sep 2024.
  115. ^ Neil Colville Coaching Record, Awards and Honors. Hockey Reference. Retrieved 27 Sep 2024.
  116. ^ "Sir Melford Stevenson, A Judge and Barrister". The New York Times. December 30, 1987. p. B 10. Retrieved April 26, 2024.
  117. ^ "Rewi Alley, Expatriate in China". The New York Times. December 28, 1987. p. D 13. Retrieved April 26, 2024.
  118. ^ Hon. John Astor. UK Parliament. Retrieved 27 Sep 2024.
  119. ^ Priscilla Dean; Screen Actress of Silent Films. L.A. Times. Retrieved 27 Sep 2024.
  120. ^ Grohe, Josef. Traces of War. Retrieved 27 Sep 2024.
  121. ^ "Wilbur Schramm; Wrote Many Works On Communications". The New York Times. January 1, 1988. p. 1 64. Retrieved April 26, 2024.
  122. ^ Wolfgang Saxon (December 28, 1987). "Anthony West, Critic and Author; Wrote Essays for The New Yorker". The New York Times. p. D 13. Retrieved April 26, 2024.
  123. ^ Celebrating Happy Akhand with his classics. The Daily Star. Retrieved 27 Sep 2024.
  124. ^ Gravestone: LTG George Irvin Forsythe 28.12.87. Retrieved 27 Sep 2024.
  125. ^ Hunt, John Henderson, Baron Hunt of Fawley (1905 - 1987). Royal College of Surgeons of England. Retrieved 27 Sep 2024.
  126. ^ "Edward Kleban, 48, 'Chorus Line' Lyricist". The New York Times. December 30, 1987. p. B 10. Retrieved April 26, 2024.
  127. ^ Ihsan A. Hijazi, Special To the New York Times (December 29, 1987). "Charles H. Malik of Lebanon, 81; Was President of U.N. Assembly". The New York Times. p. D 19. Retrieved April 26, 2024.
  128. ^ "Joseph Sittler, 83, Dies; Was Lutheran Scholar". The New York Times. January 4, 1988. p. A 16. Retrieved April 26, 2024.
  129. ^ John Aiso, Prominent Nisei and Jurist, Dies After Mugger’s Attack. L.A. Times. Retrieved 27 Sep 2024.
  130. ^ "Sheldon Andelson, Political Fund-Raiser, 56". The New York Times. January 1, 1988. p. 1 64. Retrieved April 26, 2024.
  131. ^ Jennifer Dunning (December 30, 1987). "Patrick Bissell, Dancer, Is Dead; A Principal With Ballet Theater". The New York Times. p. B 10. Retrieved April 26, 2024.
  132. ^ Brigitte Heinrich. European Parliament. Retrieved 27 Sep 2024.
  133. ^ Wilbert Ellis Moore. American Sociological Association. Retrieved 27 Sep 2024.
  134. ^ Obituaries : Leslie Arliss; British Movie Director, 86. L.A. Times. Retrieved 27 Sep 2024.
  135. ^ Wolfgang Saxon (January 3, 1988). "Merle Evans Is Dead; Former Band Leader At Ringling Brothers". The New York Times. p. 1 26. Retrieved April 26, 2024.
  136. ^ Bryan Miller (January 1, 1988). "Leo Steiner, 48, Owner of a Deli; Known for Wit". The New York Times. p. 1 64. Retrieved April 26, 2024.
  137. ^ Baltimore Tv Reporter Jerry Turner Dies at 58. Washington Post. Retrieved 27 Sep 2024.