Deaths in January 1987

The following is a list of notable deaths in January 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.

January 1987

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  • Alex "Big Daddy" Campbell, 55, Scottish folk singer, tuberculosis.
  • Arvind Deshpande, 54, Indian film, theatre and television actor and theatre director.
  • Sunder Lal, appr. 64, Indian independence activist and politician, Member of Parliament.
  • John Bartlow Martin, 71, American diplomat and author, U.S. Ambassador to the Dominican Republic, throat cancer.[7]
  • William R. Poage, 87, American politician, member of the U.S. House of Representatives, heart failure.[8]
  • Franck Sylvain, 77, Haitian politician, acting President of Haiti.
  • Jenny Aubry, 83, French psychiatrist and psychoanalyst.[90]
  • Nina Byron, 86, New Zealand-born American silent-screen actress and showgirl.
  • Victor Goddard, 89, British air marshal in the Royal Air Force during the Second World War.[91]
  • Charles Goodell, 60, American politician, member of U.S. House of Representatives and Senate, heart attack.[92]
  • Ikki Kajiwara, 50, Japanese author, manga writer and film producer.

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  • Delano Ames, 80–81, American writer of detective stories.
  • Pierre Chapo, 59, French furniture designer and craftsman, Lou Gehrig's disease.
  • Don Levy, 54–55, Australian-born artist and filmmaker, suicide.
  • Atholl Oakeley, 86, British wrestler and wrestling promoter.
  • Saul Tepper, 87, American illustrator and songwriter.

References

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  2. ^ Obituary for Avard Tennyson Fairbanks (Aged 89). Newspapers.com (The Daily Herald). Retrieved 17 Jul 2024.
  3. ^ Maurice H. Mandelbaum 1908 - 1987. JSTOR (from American Philosophical Association). Retrieved 17 Jul 2024.
  4. ^ Ramon Castroviejo, 82, Developer of Cornea Transplant Procedures. New York Times. Retrieved 17 Jul 2024.
  5. ^ Lovat Dickson. The Canadian Encyclopedia. Retrieved 17 Jul 2024.
  6. ^ Obituary for Alfred Schindler (Aged 92). Newspapers.com (St. Louis Post-Dispatch). Retrieved 17 Jul 2024.
  7. ^ Robert O. Boorstin (January 5, 1987). "John Bartlow Martin, 71, Author and Envoy, Dies". The New York Times. p. B 4. Retrieved May 4, 2024.
  8. ^ Former U.S. Rep. William R. (Bob) Poage Dies. Washington Post. Retrieved 17 Jul 2024.
  9. ^ John T. McQuiston (January 7, 1987). "Peggy Bacon, 91, Illustrator and Author of Gentle Satires". The New York Times. p. A 20. Retrieved May 4, 2024.
  10. ^ Joan Cook (January 17, 1987). "Lauretta Bender A Psychiatrist, 88". The New York Times. p. 1 15. Retrieved May 4, 2024.
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  12. ^ Obituary, Toledo Blade, January 7, 1987
  13. ^ "Margaret Laurence, Canadian Novelist". The New York Times. January 6, 1987. p. D 22. Retrieved May 4, 2024.
  14. ^ "Dale Mitchell Is Dead; Played for 11 Seasons". The New York Times. January 6, 1987. p. D 22. Retrieved May 4, 2024.
  15. ^ "Helenka A. Pantaleoni". The New York Times. January 7, 1987. p. A 20. Retrieved May 4, 2024.
  16. ^ Herman Smith-Johannsen. Canadian Ski Hall of Fame & Museum. Retrieved 17 Jul 2024.
  17. ^ Former Lt Gov Aycock of Franklin dead @ 71 -- part 1. Newspapers.com (The Daily Review). Retrieved 17 Jul 2024.
  18. ^ Carney, 42, Zimbabwean author best known…. Orlando Sentinel. Retrieved 17 Jul 2024.
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  20. ^ Margaret Brown. All American Girls Professional Baseball League. Retrieved 17 Jul 2024.
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  22. ^ Mitchell, Jackie (1914–1987). Encyclopedia.com. Retrieved 17 Jul 2024.
  23. ^ 'Blunt, Wilfrid Jasper Walter. Oxford Dictionary of National Biography. Retrieved 17 Jul 2024.
  24. ^ Nana Joshi. Wisden. Retrieved 17 Jul 2024.
  25. ^ "Mrs Mary Lindell". The Times. No. 62668. January 17, 1987. p. 22.
  26. ^ Walter R. Mansfield, Federal Judge, is Dead at 75. New York Times. Retrieved 17 Jul 2024.
  27. ^ Obituaries: Myron Prinzmetal; Pioneer Cardiologist. L.A. Times. Retrieved 17 Jul 2024.
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  29. ^ "Phil Seghi". The New York Times. January 9, 1987. p. D 16. Retrieved May 4, 2024.
  30. ^ 'Dagwood' of Movies, Arthur Lake, Is Dead. New York Times. Retrieved 17 Jul 2024.
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  32. ^ "Alex B. Novikoff Dies; Professor and Biologist". The New York Times. January 11, 1987. p. 1 22. Retrieved May 4, 2024.
  33. ^ Mr Ian Harvey. UK Parliament. Retrieved 18 Jul 2024.
  34. ^ "Marion Hutton, 67, Vocalist With Glenn Miller Orchestra". The New York Times. January 12, 1987. p. B 6. Retrieved May 4, 2024.
  35. ^ "Dominick Labino, 76, Artist And Inventor of Glass Works". The New York Times. January 13, 1987. p. D 26. Retrieved May 4, 2024.
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  39. ^ Harold Krents, Lawyer, Dies; Inspired 'Butterflies are Free'. New York Times. Retrieved 18 Jul 2024.
  40. ^ Ralph M. Lewis; Leader of Rosicrucians for 49 Years. L.A. Times. Retrieved 18 Jul 2024.
  41. ^ Obituary for Nora Michener (Aged 86). Newspapers.com (Edmonton Journal). Retrieved 18 Jul 2024.
  42. ^ "Glenn Odekirk Dead; Builder of Flying Boat". The New York Times. January 15, 1987. p. B 8. Retrieved May 4, 2024.
  43. ^ Vladimir Alatortsev Tombstone 13.1.87. Retrieved 18 Jul 2024.
  44. ^ Alfred Y. Allee Is Dead at 81; Ex-Captain of Texas Rangers. New York Times. Retrieved 18 Jul 2024.
  45. ^ Felicity Barringer, Special To the New York Times (January 14, 1987). "Director of Moscow Theater". The New York Times. p. D 23. Retrieved May 4, 2024.
  46. ^ Harold M. Schmeck Jr. (January 16, 1987). "Researched Cancer Viruses". The New York Times. p. D 18. Retrieved May 4, 2024.
  47. ^ "Matt Hazeltine, 53, Is Dead; Former Linebacker for 49ers". The New York Times. January 17, 1987. p. 1 15. Retrieved May 4, 2024.
  48. ^ Igor Ilinsky. Britannica. Retrieved 18 Jul 2024.
  49. ^ "Elvira Gallegos Rios - Mexico, Distrito Federal, Civil Registration, 1832-2005". FamilySearch. Retrieved July 7, 2017.
  50. ^ "Geoffrey Tiarks". Church Times. No. 6466. January 16, 1987. p. 16. ISSN 0009-658X. Retrieved October 10, 2019 – via UK Press Online archives.
  51. ^ Sir Warwick Oswald Fairfax (1901–1987). Sydney Morning Herald via ANU. Retrieved 18 Jul 2024.
  52. ^ FitzGerald, Desmond. Dictionary of Irish Biography. Retrieved 18 Jul 2024.
  53. ^ Seoul Student's Torture Death Changes Political Landscape. New York Times. Retrieved 18 Jul 2024.
  54. ^ Gerald C. MacCallum, Jr. 1925-1987. JSTOR (American Philosophical Association). Retrieved 18 Jul 2024.
  55. ^ "Douglas Sirk, Made 'Magnificent Obsession'". The New York Times. January 16, 1987. p. D 19. Retrieved May 4, 2024.
  56. ^ Grace Glueck (January 16, 1987). "Sam Wagstaff, 65, A Curator and Photography Collector". The New York Times. p. D 19. Retrieved May 4, 2024.
  57. ^ The Palme Obsession; The Murder Sweden Can't Forget - Or Solve. New York Times Magazine. Retrieved 18 Jul 2024.
  58. ^ In Memoriam. Audio Engineering Society. Retrieved 18 Jul 2024.
  59. ^ Glenn Fowler (January 16, 1987). "Ray Bolger, Scarecrow in 'Oz,' Dies". The New York Times. p. D 19. Retrieved May 4, 2024.
  60. ^ Door 13 at La Rosaleda named after Gallardo. Málaga CF. Retrieved 18 Jul 2024.
  61. ^ Obituary for Dolores A. Hawkins (Aged 58). Newspapers.com (Tampa Bay Times). Retrieved 18 Jul 2024.
  62. ^ John Alexander Fraser Roberts, 8 September 1899 - 15 January 1987. The Royal Society. Retrieved 18 Jul 2024.
  63. ^ Wolfgang Saxon (January 19, 1987). "Eisenhower's Personnel Chief". The New York Times. p. D 8. Retrieved May 4, 2024.
  64. ^ Achankunju Still A Forgotten Hero. New Indian Express. Retrieved 18 Jul 2024.
  65. ^ Joseph Giovannini (January 17, 1987). "Arthur Drexler, 61, Authority on Architecture". The New York Times. p. 1 15. Retrieved May 4, 2024.
  66. ^ Jameson, Joyce (1932–1987). Encyclopedia.com. Retrieved 18 Jul 2024.
  67. ^ Lita McClinton, Black Socialite is Murdered. African American Registry. Retrieved 18 Jul 2024.
  68. ^ Story: Scrimgeour, Colin Graham. Te Ara - The Encyclopedia of New Zealand. Retrieved 18 Jul 2024.
  69. ^ Dr Bertram Wainer dies in Victoria. Trove (Canberra Times). Retrieved 18 Jul 2024.
  70. ^ Glenn Fowler (January 17, 1987). "Chronicler of Show Business". The New York Times. p. 1 15. Retrieved May 4, 2024.
  71. ^ Jeremy Gerard (January 22, 1987). "Aram Avakian, 60, Director and Editor of Films and TV". The New York Times. p. B 20. Retrieved May 4, 2024.
  72. ^ "Harry Darby". The New York Times. January 18, 1987. p. 1 28. Retrieved May 4, 2024.
  73. ^ Lawrence Kohlberg Is Dead. New York Times. Retrieved 18 Jul 2024.
  74. ^ A Tribute to The Leader of Peasants- Muhammad Fazil Rahu. Pakistan Today. Retrieved 18 Jul 2024.
  75. ^ Zhutong, Gu. Traces of War. Retrieved 18 Jul 2024.
  76. ^ Italy’s Renato Guttuso; Painter and Politician. L.A. Times. Retrieved 18 Jul 2024.
  77. ^ "Helen Lewis, 73, Dies; Psychoanalysis Expert". The New York Times. January 23, 1987. p. B 4. Retrieved May 4, 2024.
  78. ^ Sir George Thalben-Ball, 90, a favorite organist.... Orlando Sentinel. Retrieved 18 Jul 2024.
  79. ^ Gerald Brenan Dies; A Writer and Expert on Spanish History. New York Times. Retrieved 18 Jul 2024.
  80. ^ Roberts, Jerry (June 5, 2009). Encyclopedia of Television Film Directors. Scarecrow Press. p. 300. ISBN 978-0-8108-6378-1 – via Google Books.
  81. ^ Ira C. Kepford; Headed Drugstore Chain. Chicago Tribune. Retrieved 18 Jul 2024.
  82. ^ Milford, (Theodore) Richard. Oxford Dictionary of National Biography. Retrieved 18 Jul 2024.
  83. ^ "George Selkirk". The New York Times. January 20, 1987. p. B 7. Retrieved May 4, 2024.
  84. ^ The Holocaust: Medicine and Murder in the Third Reich. Jewish Virtual Library (year of death only). Retrieved 18 Jul 2024.
  85. ^ Tom Dollery. Wisden. Retrieved 18 Jul 2024.
  86. ^ Major Annie Gayton Fox. Wartime Heritage Association (with gravestone). Retrieved 18 Jul 2024.
  87. ^ Bishop Charles Pasquale Greco. Catholic Hierarchy. Retrieved 18 Jul 2024.
  88. ^ Donald MacKinnon, Psychology Professor. New York Times. Retrieved 18 Jul 2024.
  89. ^ Named: Man arrested over 1987 INLA feud murders. The Irish News. Retrieved 18 Jul 2024.
  90. ^ Aubry Weiss, Jenny (1903-1987). Encyclopedia.com. Retrieved 18 Jul 2024.
  91. ^ Sir Victor Goddard (Obituary). Research Gate (2nd page). Retrieved 18 Jul 2024.
  92. ^ Charles E. Goodell, Former Senator, is Dead at 60. New York Times. Retrieved 18 Jul 2024.
  93. ^ Dame Ann Parker Bowles, DCVO, CBE. London Remembers. Retrieved 18 Jul 2024.
  94. ^ Official Calls in Press and Kills Himself. New York Times. Retrieved 18 Jul 2024.
  95. ^ Standish Michael (Stan) Keon (1913–1987). Australian Dictionary of Biography. Retrieved 18 Jul 2024.
  96. ^ Obituary: Patrick du Val. London Mathematical Society. Retrieved 18 Jul 2024.
  97. ^ [url Ben-Zion, a Writer, Painter And Sculptor, Is Dead at 90]. New York Times. Retrieved 18 Jul 2024.
  98. ^ Sergei Nikolaevich Chernikov (obituary). IOP Science. Retrieved 18 Jul 2024.
  99. ^ 29th Anniversary of the Death of Asim Ferhatović Hase. Sarajevo Times. Retrieved 18 Jul 2024.
  100. ^ Gravestone - Norman Paul Dodd 34.1.87. Retrieved 19 Jul 2024.
  101. ^ Thalmann-Ensner, Clara. Deutsche Biographie (year of death only). Retrieved 19 Jul 2024.
  102. ^ William Devlin, 75, Shakespearean actor who thrilled…. Chicago Tribune. Retrieved 19 Jul 2024.
  103. ^ Henry Kripps dies at 74. Trove (Canberra Times). Retrieved 19 Jul 2024.
  104. ^ Charles F. Wolcott, 80, Disney Film Composer. New York Times. Retrieved 19 Jul 2024.
  105. ^ "Dr. Allan V. Cox Dies at 60; Geologist and Stanford Dean". The New York Times. February 1, 1987. p. 1 36. Retrieved May 4, 2024.
  106. ^ Peter B. Flint (January 28, 1987). "Allison Danzig, 88, Times Writer, Dies". The New York Times. p. D 26. Retrieved May 4, 2024.
  107. ^ Evans, Geoffrey Charles. generals.dk. Retrieved 19 Jul 2024.
  108. ^ Samuel G. Fuqua. New York Times. Retrieved 19 Jul 2024.
  109. ^ Philosophy as worldview and ethics in works by Antanas Maceina and Juozas Girnius. ResearchGate (year of death only). Retrieved 19 Jul 2024.
  110. ^ Film Maker Norman McLaren Dies at 72. L.A. Times. Retrieved 19 Jul 2024.
  111. ^ Medal of Honor Monday: Army Tech Sgt. Ralph Neppel. U.S. Department of Defense. Retrieved 19 Jul 2024.
  112. ^ Gravestone: Richard Ben Sapir 27.1.87. Retrieved 19 Jul 2024.
  113. ^ Poet Gangadhar Chittal’s wife no more. The Hindu (year of death only). Retrieved 19 Jul 2024.
  114. ^ The Story Of Railway Historian Supreme George Dow. The Railway Magazine. Retrieved 19 Jul 2024.
  115. ^ Actor, Fencing Teacher : Ralph B. Faulkner, 95, Film Swordsman, Dies. L.A. Times. Retrieved 19 Jul 2024.
  116. ^ Galo Plaza, Ex-Ecuador Leader. New York Times. Retrieved 19 Jul 2024.
  117. ^ Ari L. Goldman (January 29, 1987). "Valerian Trifa, an Archbishop with a Fascist Past, Dies at 72". The New York Times. p. B 6. Retrieved May 4, 2024.
  118. ^ "Carlo Cassola, Author Of Novels and Stories". The New York Times. January 30, 1987. p. B 8. Retrieved May 4, 2024.
  119. ^ Emvin Cremona's works in Floriana. Times of Malta. Retrieved 19 Jul 2024.
  120. ^ Fallece en Barcelona el poeta J. V. Foix al día siguiente de cumplir 94 años (Poet JV Foix dies in Barcelona the day after his 94th birthday). El País (in Spanish). Retrieved 19 Jul 2024.
  121. ^ Vincent Impellitteri is Dead; Mayor of New York in 1950s. New York Times. Retrieved 19 Jul 2024.
  122. ^ "Gerhard Klopfer, General in the SS". The New York Times. February 5, 1987. p. B 6. Retrieved May 4, 2024.
  123. ^ Book Takes Witty Look at Art Fraud. Hartford Courant (year of death only). Retrieved 19 Jul 2024.
  124. ^ Mausoleum Plaque: Héctor Varela 30.1.87. Retrieved 19 Jul 2024.
  125. ^ Yves Allegret Is Dead; Eminent Film Director. New York Times. Retrieved 19 Jul 2024.
  126. ^ Edmund Pendleton. New York Times. Retrieved 19 Jul 2024.