The following is a list of notable deaths in August 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.

August 1987

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  1. ^ "Benson Fong Is Dead at 70; Was in Film and TV 40 Years". The New York Times. August 4, 1987. p. B 9. Retrieved April 27, 2024.
  2. ^ Gravestone: Howard 'Howdy' Forrester V 1.8.87. Retrieved 10 Aug 2024.
  3. ^ "S. Marshall Kempner Dead; Longtime Investment Banker". The New York Times. August 4, 1987. p. B 4. Retrieved April 27, 2024.
  4. ^ Albin Krebs (August 3, 1987). "Pola Negri, a Vamp of the Silent Screen, Dies at 88". The New York Times. p. D 11. Retrieved April 27, 2024.
  5. ^ "Abu Sayeed Chowdhury, 66; Was President of Bangladesh". The New York Times. August 3, 1987. p. D 11. Retrieved April 27, 2024.
  6. ^ Member of Aquino Cabinet Is Assassinated by Gunmen. New York Times. Retrieved 10 Aug 2024.
  7. ^ Michael Brenson (August 8, 1987). "Myron Stout, Abstract Artist And Minimalist, Is Dead at 79". The New York Times. p. 1 50. Retrieved April 27, 2024.
  8. ^ Haitian Candidate Killed by Gunmen. New York Times. Retrieved 10 Aug 2024.
  9. ^ Sir Robert David Garrick Agnew (1930–1987). Australian Dictionary of Biography. Retrieved 10 Aug 2024.
  10. ^ Edward D. Cowart, 62, Judge In Florida Trial of Ted Bundy. New York Times. Retrieved 10 Aug 2024.
  11. ^ Joseph Desch. National Security Agency. Retrieved 10 Aug 2024.
  12. ^ Dorothy Hammerstein Dies; Designer Was Lyricist's Wife. New York Times. Retrieved 10 Aug 2024.
  13. ^ Warren Weaver Jr. special to the New York Times (August 4, 1987). "William S. Moorhead Is Dead; Held House Seat for 22 Years". The New York Times. p. B 4. Retrieved April 27, 2024.
  14. ^ Country Singer Kenny Price, 56, Regular on ‘Hee Haw’ Show, Dies. L.A. Times. Retrieved 11 Aug 2024.
  15. ^ Jesse Unruh, A California Political Power, Dies. New York Times. Retrieved 11 Aug 2024.
  16. ^ John W. Wydler, 63; Represented Nassau in Congress 17 Years. New York Times. Retrieved 11 Aug 2024.
  17. ^ Sherwood V. Bailey Jr.; Played Spud in ‘Our Gang’ Comedies. L.A. Times. Retrieved 11 Aug 2024.
  18. ^ "Paula Bauersmith, 78, Dies; Actress on TV and the Stage". The New York Times. August 12, 1987. p. D 22. Retrieved April 27, 2024.
  19. ^ Robert D. McFadden (August 8, 1987). "Ira C. Eaker, 91, Is Dead; Helped Create Air Force". The New York Times. p. 1 32. Retrieved April 27, 2024.
  20. ^ Myles J. Lane, Retired Judge and Ex-Prosecutor, is Dead. New York Times. Retrieved 11 Aug 2024.
  21. ^ Camille Nimer Chamoun, 87; A Lebanese Leader 43 Years. New York Times. Retrieved 11 Aug 2024.
  22. ^ Dr. Andrew Holt, 82, A University President. New York Times. Retrieved 11 Aug 2024.
  23. ^ Clyde Haberman, Special To the New York Times (August 8, 1987). "Nobusuke Kishi, Ex-Tokyo Leader". The New York Times. p. 1 32. Retrieved April 27, 2024.
  24. ^ Danilo Blanuša. Serbian Academy of Sciences and Arts. Retrieved 12 Aug 2024.
  25. ^ Julian Gorkin. The Nobel Prize Nomination Archive (year of death only). Retrieved 12 Aug 2024.
  26. ^ Eyewitness relives day of Nirmal murder. Telegraph India. Retrieved 12 Aug 2024.
  27. ^ Mother is blaming soldier for death. The Irish Independent. Retrieved 12 Aug 2024.
  28. ^ The Enigmatic Life and Violent Death of Irwin Schiff. New York Times. Retrieved 12 Aug 2024.
  29. ^ Leon Keyserling, Economic Aide to Truman, Dies. New York Times. Retrieved 12 Aug 2024.
  30. ^ Henry Morgan. Wisden. Retrieved 12 Aug 2024.
  31. ^ Greek Politician George Athanassiadis-Novas. Chicago Tribune. Retrieved 12 Aug 2024.
  32. ^ Obituary: John Calvin Culver 10.8.87. Retrieved 12 Aug 2024.
  33. ^ Edmund Germer. National Inventors Hall of Fame. Retrieved 12 Aug 2024.
  34. ^ Uys Krige. Britannica. Retrieved 12 Aug 2024.
  35. ^ Ex-Washington Archbishop Patrick O’Boyle Dies at 91. L.A. Times. Retrieved 12 Aug 2024.
  36. ^ "Raquel Torres". The New York Times. August 13, 1987. p. B 8. Retrieved April 27, 2024.
  37. ^ "Eugene Bordinat Jr". The New York Times. August 14, 1987. p. D 18. Retrieved April 27, 2024.
  38. ^ "Clara Peller, the Actress In 'Where's the Beef?' TV Ad". The New York Times. August 12, 1987. p. D 22. Retrieved April 27, 2024.
  39. ^ Crystal-M Bennett O.B.E., D.Litt., F.S.A.. Brown University. Retrieved 12 Aug 2024.
  40. ^ "Lester Gaba, Mannequin Artist". The New York Times. August 14, 1987. p. D 18. Retrieved April 27, 2024.
  41. ^ Thomas B. Manuel obituary. Newspapers.com (The Palm Beach Post). Retrieved 12 Aug 2024.
  42. ^ Jones, Schuyler (1987). "Bernard Fagg (Obituary)". The Independent (272 (Saturday 22 August)): 26.
  43. ^ "Persichetti Memorial Oct. 5". The New York Times. September 26, 1987. p. 1 34. Retrieved April 27, 2024.
  44. ^ "Edgar Rosenberg, Husband And Colleague of Joan Rivers". The New York Times. August 15, 1987. p. 1 33. Retrieved April 27, 2024.
  45. ^ Shigeo Sasaki 1912-1987. Project Euclid (Obituary). Retrieved 12 Aug 2024.
  46. ^ Feltus Wylie Sypher Obituary. Newspapers.com (The Boston Globe). Retrieved 16 Aug 2024.
  47. ^ Konstantin Aleksandrov. Olympedia. Retrieved 13 Aug 2024.
  48. ^ Radio programme explores the life and legacy of Hanna Greally. Roscommon people. Retrieved 13 Aug 2024.
  49. ^ Dan Sandifer. Pro Football Reference. Retrieved 13 Aug 2024.
  50. ^ ‘Body of Crime’ Figure Is a Body Unclaimed as Famed Case Closes. L.A. Times. Retrieved 13 Aug 2024.
  51. ^ Louis Scutenaire. Brussels Remembers. Retrieved 13 Aug 2024.
  52. ^ Death of a Hero. Not all the …. Orlando Sentinel. Retrieved 13 Aug 2024.
  53. ^ Kenya Gazette (December 11, 1987). Cause #955 of 1987. Nairobi, Kenya. p. 1766.{{cite book}}: CS1 maint: location missing publisher (link)
  54. ^ Kurishima, Sumiko (1902–1987). Encyclopedia.com. Retrieved 13 Aug 2024.
  55. ^ Ronald Smothers (August 21, 1987). "Samuel Lubell Is Dead at 76; Predicted Election Outcomes". The New York Times. p. B 7. Retrieved April 27, 2024.
  56. ^ A Popular Actor : Muscovites Mourn Andrei Mironov. L.A. Times. Retrieved 13 Aug 2024.
  57. ^ Michael Kimmelman (August 17, 1987). "Peter Schidlof Is Dead at 65; The Amadeus Quartet Violist". The New York Times. p. B 6. Retrieved April 27, 2024.
  58. ^ Suns’ Vanos Among Victims in Detroit Jet Crash : Popular Center, 24, Was Expected to Be a Starter for Phoenix Next Season. L.A. Times. Retrieved 13 Aug 2024.
  59. ^ Charles Wesley is Dead at 95; A Pioneer in Study of Blacks. New York Times. Retrieved 13 Aug 2024.
  60. ^ Noted D.C. Art Teacher, Painter Leon Berkowitz Dies. Washington Post. Retrieved 13 Aug 2024.
  61. ^ Mr Frank Beswick. UK Parliament. Retrieved 13 Aug 2024.
  62. ^ "Clarence Brown, a Director And Six-Time Oscar Nominee". The New York Times. August 20, 1987. p. B 15. Retrieved April 27, 2024.
  63. ^ Obituary for Gary Chester. Newspapers.com (Mount Vernon Argus). Retrieved 13 Aug 2024.
  64. ^ C. Drummond de Andrade, A Brazilian Modernist Poet. New York Times. Retrieved 13 Aug 2024.
  65. ^ "Rudolf Hess Is Dead in Berlin; Last of the Hitler Inner Circle". The New York Times. August 18, 1987. p. A 1. Retrieved April 27, 2024.
  66. ^ 1976 Radiation Victim Dies; Was Treated for Record Dose. New York Times. Retrieved 13 Aug 2024.
  67. ^ Shaike Ophir. Jewish Virtual Library (year of death only). Retrieved 13 Aug 2024.
  68. ^ Gravestone: Tillit Sydney Teddlie 17.8.87. Retrieved 13 Aug 2024.
  69. ^ Ralph Haver AIA: A Chronology. Modern Phoenix (newspaper obituary at bottom of page). Retrieved 13 Aug 2024.
  70. ^ Dambudzo Marechera 1952–1987. Encyclopedia.com. Retrieved 13 Aug 2024.
  71. ^ Queen’s Cousin Dies in Moors. L.A. Times. Retrieved 13 Aug 2024.
  72. ^ Sachin Nag. Olympedia. Retrieved 13 Aug 2024.
  73. ^ "Hayden Rorke, Actor In Film, Plays and TV". The New York Times. August 21, 1987. p. B 7. Retrieved April 27, 2024.
  74. ^ Paul Schlack. Plastics Historical Society. Retrieved 13 Aug 2024.
  75. ^ Libraries Australia Authorities - Full view. National Library of Australia. Retrieved 13 Aug 2024.
  76. ^ Yidnekatchew Tessema ይድነቃቸው ተሠማ (Player). National Football Teams. Retrieved 13 Aug 2024.
  77. ^ Winifred Bryson, Actress, Dies at 94. L.A. Times. Retrieved 13 Aug 2024.
  78. ^ Memorial Plaque: Franco Bombolo Lechner 21.8.87. Retrieved 13 Aug 2024.
  79. ^ Cadbury, Dorothy Adlington (1892–1987). Encyclopedia.com. Retrieved 13 Aug 2024.
  80. ^ Academic Contributions of Dr. Fang Kuei Li. JSTOR (Journal of Chinese Linguistics). Retrieved 14 Aug 2024.
  81. ^ Gravestone: Catherine Glesca Marshall 21.8.87. Retrieved 14 Aug 2024.
  82. ^ "Irving G. Thalberg Jr". The New York Times. August 24, 1987. p. D 9. Retrieved April 27, 2024.
  83. ^ Arne Brustad. Olympedia. Retrieved 14 Aug 2024.
  84. ^ Blues musician Leonard “Baby Doo” Caston, 70. Orlando Sentinel. Retrieved 14 Aug 2024.
  85. ^ "Mary Dobkin Is Dead at 84; A Patron of Needy Children". The New York Times. August 25, 1987. p. B 7. Retrieved April 27, 2024.
  86. ^ David E. Pitt (August 23, 1987). "Reporter and Biographer". The New York Times. p. 1 40. Retrieved April 27, 2024.
  87. ^ Ted Sherdeman; Wrote Scripts for Popular TV Shows. L.A. Times. Retrieved 14 Aug 2024.
  88. ^ Simpson, John Milton Bryan. Federal Judicial Center. Retrieved 14 Aug 2024.
  89. ^ T. D'Alesandro Jr., a Baltimore Mayor, Dies. New York Times. Retrieved 14 Aug 2024.
  90. ^ Sheila van Damm Dies at 65; Briton Raced Cars in 1950's. New York Times. Retrieved 14 Aug 2024.
  91. ^ Wrestler killed by 336-pound opponent. United Press International. Retrieved 14 Aug 2024.
  92. ^ Paulo Navalho of Atletico of the Portuguese League collapsed.... United Press International. Retrieved 14 Aug 2024.
  93. ^ Stephanos Sidarouss Dies; A Coptic Catholic Cardinal. New York Times. Retrieved 14 Aug 2024.
  94. ^ The London Guardian 26 Aug 1987. Newspapers.com (The Guardian). Retrieved 14 Aug 2024.
  95. ^ Services are scheduled today for Wayne Hansen, former all-pro.... United Press International. Retrieved 14 Aug 2024.
  96. ^ William W. Keeler. New York Times. Retrieved 14 Aug 2024.
  97. ^ Eric Pace (August 25, 1987). "Bayard Rustin Is Dead at 75; Pacifist and a Rights Activist". The New York Times. p. A 1. Retrieved April 27, 2024.
  98. ^ [Héctor Abad-Gómez (1921-1987): physician, teacher and human rights defender]. National Library of Medicine. Retrieved 14 Aug 2024.
  99. ^ Gravestone: John Ortell Kingston 25.8.87. Retrieved 14 Aug 2024.
  100. ^ Biography. University of the West Indies. Retrieved 14 Aug 2024.
  101. ^ Fernando Ramos da Silva, 19, Star of Brazil's 'Pixote,' Dies. New York Times. Retrieved 14 Aug 2024.
  102. ^ Names in the News - Aug. 28, 1987. L.A. Times. Retrieved 14 Aug 2024.
  103. ^ John Goddard. Wisden. Retrieved 14 Aug 2024.
  104. ^ "Georg Wittig, 90, Dies; Winner of Nobel Prize". The New York Times. August 28, 1987. p. A 17. Retrieved April 27, 2024.
  105. ^ Ben Branch, 59, 'pied piper' of civil rights. United Press International. Retrieved 14 Aug 2024.
  106. ^ Violent Death Halts Rap Musician's Rise. New York Times. Retrieved 14 Aug 2024.
  107. ^ Peter Mehringer. Olympedia. Retrieved 14 Aug 2024.
  108. ^ "Charlie Smalls Is Dead; Composer of 'The Wiz'". The New York Times. September 4, 1987. p. D 15. Retrieved April 27, 2024.
  109. ^ Gravestone: Dr Lillian Chase 1987 (year only). Retrieved 16 Aug 2024.
  110. ^ Peter B. Flint (August 29, 1987). "John Huston, Film Director, Writer and Actor, Dies at 81". The New York Times. p. 1 1. Retrieved April 27, 2024.
  111. ^ Samuel, Harold, Baron Samuel of Wych Cross. Oxford Dictionary of National Biography. Retrieved 16 Aug 2024.
  112. ^ Jack Ellis Young (1925–1987). Australian Dictionary of Biography. Retrieved 16 Aug 2024.
  113. ^ London Police Reopen Investigation Into 1987 Killing of Palestinian Cartoonist. New York Times. Retrieved 16 Aug 2024.
  114. ^ Archie Campbell, 72, Is Dead; 'Opry' and 'Hee Haw' Comic. New York times. Retrieved 16 Aug 2024.
  115. ^ Bernadine Hayes; ‘Queen of Radio’ Did Films as Well. L.A. Times. Retrieved 16 Aug 2024.
  116. ^ Dennis Hevesi (August 31, 1987). "Lee Marvin, Movie Tough Guy, Dies". The New York Times. p. A 17. Retrieved April 27, 2024.
  117. ^ Professor John Russell Napier. National Library of Medicine (obituary). Retrieved 16 Aug 2024.
  118. ^ J. Schlumberger Dies in Paris at 80. New York Times. Retrieved 16 Aug 2024.
  119. ^ Remembering Phillip H. Smith on his 100th Birthday. University of Portland. Retrieved 16 Aug 2024.
  120. ^ Wade H. McCree Jr. Dies at 67; Was Judge and Solicitor General. New York Times. Retrieved 16 Aug 2024.
  121. ^ George Mikes, 75; Wrote Gentle Satires And Serious Works. New York Times. Retrieved 16 Aug 2024.
  122. ^ Medal of Honor Recipient John C. Sjogren. Michigan Technological University. Retrieved 16 Aug 2024.
  123. ^ Frank Stojack. Pro Football Reference. Retrieved 16 Aug 2024.
  124. ^ James Barron (September 1, 1987). "Dick Young Dies; Sports Columnist". The New York Times. p. B 7. Retrieved April 27, 2024.
  125. ^ "Lenore Lonergan, Actress, 59". The New York Times. September 1, 1987. p. B 6. Retrieved April 27, 2024.