The following is a list of notable deaths in April 1988.

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.

April 1988

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  • T. Glynne Davies, 62, Welsh poet, novelist and television and radio broadcaster.

References

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  1. ^ The journey from revolutionary activist to esteemed scholar of Professor Dao Duy Anh. ehoinhap.vanhoavaphattrien.vn. Retrieved 3 Jun 2024.
  2. ^ Jim Jordan, Fibber McGee of Radio, Dies. L.A. Times. Retrieved 15 Jun 2024.
  3. ^ Jacques André. olympedia.org. Retrieved 25 May 2024.
  4. ^ Kimmell family shares anger over change in killer’s sentence. Wyoming Tribune Eagle. Retrieved 20 Jun 2024.
  5. ^ Shah, Priti (January 1, 2002). "મહેતા, પુષ્પાબહેન જનાર્દનરાય". Gujarati Vishwakosh (in Gujarati). Retrieved February 17, 2022.
  6. ^ "Anthony Pelissier, Actor, 75". The New York Times. April 7, 1988. p. D 21. Retrieved April 16, 2024.
  7. ^ "Vernon W. Thomson Dies at 82; Was Governor and Congressman". The New York Times. April 4, 1988. p. B 10. Retrieved April 16, 2024.
  8. ^ John T. McQuiston (April 4, 1988). "Milton Caniff, 81, Creator of 'Steve Canyon,' Dies". The New York Times. p. B 10. Retrieved April 16, 2024.
  9. ^ Lee Man Fong. Sotheby's. Retrieved 8 Jun 2024.
  10. ^ Myra de Groot (1937-1988). National Film and Sound Archive of Australia. Retrieved 4 Jun 2024.
  11. ^ Karol Fageros Short, Tennis Champion, 53. New York Times. Retrieved 7 Jun 2024.
  12. ^ "Eric A. Havelock, 84, Professor of Classics". The New York Times. April 6, 1988. p. D 30. Retrieved April 16, 2024.
  13. ^ Mozaffar Firouz, 83, Iran 'Red Prince,' Dies. New York Times. Retrieved 8 Jun 2024.
  14. ^ Names in the News - April 7, 1988. L.A. Times. Retrieved 12 Jun 2024.
  15. ^ Swedish-Born Film Actor, TV Director Alf Kjellin, Age 68. L.A. Times. Retrieved 18 Jun 2024.
  16. ^ Obituary for Barbara Elizabeth Linington, 1921-1988 (Aged 67). Newspapers.com (Times-Press-Recorder). Retrieved 21 Jun 2024.
  17. ^ Oxford Dictionary of National Biography - subscription based - accessed 26 August 2011
  18. ^ Dr. Robert S. Mendelsohn, Medical Critic, 61. New York Times. Retrieved 23 Jun 2024.
  19. ^ Gunārs Astra (1931-1988). Military Heritage Tourism. Retrieved 26 May 2024.
  20. ^ "Sir John Clements, Stage Veteran, Dies at 77". The New York Times. April 10, 1988. p. 1 36. Retrieved April 16, 2024.
  21. ^ "Hamdija Pozderac Yugoslav Official, 64". The New York Times. April 7, 1988. p. D 21. Retrieved April 16, 2024.
  22. ^ "Sir Denis Hamilton, 69, British News Executive". The New York Times. April 8, 1988. p. A 22. Retrieved April 16, 2024.
  23. ^ Tension after terrorists kill Kanpur Congress(I) legislator Vilayati Ram Katyal in Kanpur. India Today. Retrieved 16 Jun 2024.
  24. ^ Howard W. French (April 10, 1988). "Brook Benton, Singer of Hit Tunes Known for his Ballads, Dies at 56". The New York Times. p. 1 36. Retrieved April 16, 2024.
  25. ^ Sydney Harry Cohen. mlb.com. Retrieved 1 June 2024.
  26. ^ John H. Dent, Former Legislator, 80. New York Times. Retrieved 4 Jun 2024.
  27. ^ Memorial Set for Frederica Rudulph. L.A. Times. Retrieved 12 Jun 2024.
  28. ^ "Dave Prater, 50, Dies; Soul Singer of the 60's". The New York Times. April 13, 1988. p. B 8. Retrieved April 16, 2024.
  29. ^ "Willy Schaeffler, Skiing Coach, 72". The New York Times. April 12, 1988. p. D 35. Retrieved April 16, 2024.
  30. ^ Cliff Gladwin. Wisden. Retrieved 10 Jun 2024.
  31. ^ Woody Kling, 62, Dies; Writer of TV Comedy. New York Times. Retrieved 18 Jun 2024.
  32. ^ Ithell Colquhoun. Tate Art Gallery. Retrieved 1 June 2024.
  33. ^ Ex-Rep. James Domengeaux, 81. New York Times. Retrieved 5 Jun 2024.
  34. ^ "Jeff Donnell, 66, Dies; TV and Movie Actress". The New York Times. April 16, 1988. p. 1 39. Retrieved April 16, 2024.
  35. ^ Jesse Lasky Jr., 79; Was a Screenwriter. New York Times. Retrieved 19 Jun 2024.
  36. ^ S. Gibney; Oscar-Winning Screen Writer. L.A. Times. Retrieved 10 Jun 2024.
  37. ^ Sound recordings and transcriptions of interviews by Joan Smith of Harry McShane, Marxist activist, c1972-c1973. University of Warwick. Retrieved 23 Jun 2024.
  38. ^ South African Outlook. Outlook Publications. 1988. p. 88.
  39. ^ "Frank Skaff, Baseball Manager, 74". The New York Times. April 15, 1988. p. B 6. Retrieved April 16, 2024.
  40. ^ "Jean Gascon, Director, 67". The New York Times. April 23, 1988. p. 1 11. Retrieved April 16, 2024.
  41. ^ Obituary for Daniel Guérin, French libertarian communist. The Anarchist Library. Retrieved 10 Jun 2024.
  42. ^ John (Jack) McIntosh, M.P.. Parliament of Canada. Retrieved 22 Jun 2024.
  43. ^ "Camilla Ravera, 98, Italy Communist, Dies". The New York Times. April 16, 1988. p. 1 39. Retrieved April 16, 2024.
  44. ^ "John Stonehouse; Ex-British Aide, 62, Faked Death in '74". The New York Times. April 15, 1988. p. B 6. Retrieved April 16, 2024.
  45. ^ Ames, Rosemary (1906–1988). encyclopedia.com. Retrieved 25 May 2024.
  46. ^ "G. E. Mylonas, 89, Archeologist Who Led Greek Excavations, Dies". The New York Times. May 2, 1988. p. D 14. Retrieved April 16, 2024.
  47. ^ "Kenneth Williams, 62, Of the 'Carry On' Films". The New York Times. April 16, 1988. p. 1 39. Retrieved April 16, 2024.
  48. ^ Anderson, Sir John D'Arcy. Dictionary of Irish Biography. Retrieved 25 May 2024.
  49. ^ Crash of a Mitsubishi MU-2B-36 Marquise in Saint-Just-Saint-Rambert: 6 Killed. Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives. Retrieved 5 Jun 2024.
  50. ^ John Rockwell (April 20, 1988). "Youri Egorov, 33, a Soviet Pianist Who Defected to Further His Art". The New York Times. p. B 9. Retrieved April 16, 2024.
  51. ^ Dutch Essayist Dead at 90. Jewish Telegraphic Agency. Retrieved 15 Jun 2024.
  52. ^ Corpron, Carlotta (1901–1988). Texas State Historical Association. Retrieved 2 Jun 2024.
  53. ^ "Toni Frissell, 81, Dies; A Noted Photographer". The New York Times. April 20, 1988. p. B 9. Retrieved April 16, 2024.
  54. ^ Paul L. Freeman Jr., 80, Is Dead; Infantry Commander in Two Wars. New York Times. Retrieved 8 Jun 2024.
  55. ^ On This Day in 1988 Nino Gaggi Died, Aged 62. nationalcrimesyndicate.com. Retrieved 8 Jun 2024.
  56. ^ Ms Felicity Lane-Fox. UK Parliament. Retrieved 18 Jun 2024.
  57. ^ "Patrick Mphephu, Homeland Leader, 63". The New York Times. April 21, 1988. p. B 10. Retrieved April 16, 2024.
  58. ^ John Russell (April 19, 1988). "Louise Nevelson, Sculptor, Is Dead at 88". The New York Times. p. D 31. Retrieved April 16, 2024.
  59. ^ "Eva Novak Dies at 90; Starred With Tom Mix". The New York Times. April 20, 1988. p. B 9. Retrieved April 16, 2024.
  60. ^ Stanton Delaplane, 80; San Francisco Writer. New York Times. Retrieved 4 Jun 2024.
  61. ^ Kevin Dero (April 18, 2018). "\"Plus cancéreux que moi, tumeur!\": il y a 30 ans, Desproges nous quittait". rtbf.be (in French). Retrieved June 21, 2021.
  62. ^ Ali Oktay Rifat: Poems on living and dying, love and loitering. Daily Sabah. Retrieved 14 Jun 2024.
  63. ^ 권기옥 (Kwon Ki-ok). Encyclopedia of Korean Culture. Retrieved 18 Jun 2024.
  64. ^ Tijuana Journal; 'The Cat' Clawed Many; Is One His Murderer?. New York Times. Retrieved 7 Jun 2024.
  65. ^ Leslie Bennetts (April 22, 1988). "I. A. L. Diamond Is Dead at 67; Won Oscar for 'The Apartment'". The New York Times. p. A 17. Retrieved April 1, 2024.
  66. ^ Lucas, Mitch (December 19, 2020). "News Herald to announce Buddy Humphrey POY award". Kilgore News Herald. Retrieved November 14, 2023.
  67. ^ The Art of the Post: The Artist Who Loved Trains. The Saturday Evening Post (year of death only). Retrieved 12 Jun 2024.
  68. ^ Hugh S. Knowles, an Inventor, Is Dead at 83. New York Times. Retrieved 18 Jun 2024.
  69. ^ Jesus Rangel (April 23, 1988). "Representative Melvin Price, 83, Is Dead of Cancer After 22 Terms". The New York Times. p. 1 11. Retrieved April 16, 2024.
  70. ^ Irene Rich American actress
  71. ^ Karl Leonhard’s Life (1904–1988). Springer. Retrieved 20 Jun 2024.
  72. ^ Advance. Episcopal Diocese of Chicago. 1986. p. 3.
  73. ^ Lygia Clark. Hammer Museum (death year only). Retrieved 1 June 2024.
  74. ^ Carolyn Franklin, 43, Singer and Songwriter. New York Times. Retrieved 8 Jun 2024.
  75. ^ Michael Lantz Is Dead; U.S. Sculptor Was 80. New York Times. Retrieved 19 Jun 2024.
  76. ^ Burnita S. Matthews Dies at 93; First Woman on U.S. Trial Courts. New York Times. Retrieved 22 Jun 2024.
  77. ^ Allan Kozinn (April 26, 1988). "Lanny Ross, Star of Radio Series In 1930's and 1940's, Dies at 82". The New York Times. p. D 30. Retrieved April 16, 2024.
  78. ^ Fred Lawrence Guiles (1989). Loner at the Ball: The Life of Andy Warhol. Bantam. p. 309. ISBN 978-0-593-01540-7.
  79. ^ Obituary: Guy Boyd. Trove (Canberra Times). Retrieved 29 May 2024.
  80. ^ Fox-Pitt, William Augustus Fitzgerald Lane. British Army Officers 1939-1945. Retrieved 8 Jun 2024.
  81. ^ Guillermo Haro. Royal Astronomical Society. Retrieved 12 Jun 2024.
  82. ^ Bowhunting Legend Fred Bear is Dead at 86 Outdoor Ramblings. The Morning Call. Retrieved 28 May 2024.
  83. ^ Christina P. Bellin, 49, Former Model, Is Dead. New York Times. Retrieved 28 May 2024.
  84. ^ Man & Development. Centre for Research in Rural and Industrial Development. 1992. p. 87.
  85. ^ New Perspectives: Journal of the World Peace Council. Information Centre of the WPC. 1988. p. 30.
  86. ^ Obituaries: William P. Gale; Led Several Racist Groups. L.A. Times. Retrieved 8 Jun 2024.
  87. ^ "Michael Grumley; Author, 46". The New York Times. April 30, 1988. p. 1 11. Retrieved April 16, 2024.
  88. ^ Armenian Guerrilla Leader Slain in Ambush Outside Athens Home. L.A. Times. Retrieved 12 Jun 2024.
  89. ^ Maxim Mazumdar (Class of 1967). Old Campionites Association. Retrieved 22 Jun 2024.
  90. ^ Joan Cook (April 30, 1988). "Broadus Mitchell, 95, Professor, Historian and Hamilton Authority". The New York Times. p. 1 11. Retrieved April 16, 2024.
  91. ^ Death of Andrew Cruickshank. Audio new report. Retrieved 2 Jun 2024.
  92. ^ "Irving Kolodin, Music Critic, Dies; Historian of Met Opera Was". The New York Times. April 30, 1988. p. 1 11. Retrieved April 16, 2024.
  93. ^ James McCracken, Lauded Tenor And Pillar of the Met, Dies at 61. New York Times. Retrieved 22 Jun 2024.
  94. ^ Lola Hoffman. Universidad de Sevilla. Retrieved 13 Jun 2024.