Deaths in March 1987

The following is a list of notable deaths in March 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.

March 1987

1

  • Freddie Green, 75, American swing jazz guitarist, heart attack.[1]
  • Bertrand de Jouvenel, 83, French philosopher and political economist.[2]
  • Don MacBeth, 37, Canadian jockey, cancer.[3]
  • Vern Partlow, 76, American newspaper reporter and folk singer, blacklisted during McCarthy era, cancer.[4]
  • Wolfgang Seidel, 60, German Formula 1 racing driver, heart attack.

2

  • Randolph Scott, 89, American film actor (The Last of the Mohicans), heart and lung ailments.[5]
  • Lolo Soetoro, 52, Indonesian geographer, stepfather of Barack Obama, liver failure.

3

  • Danny Kaye, 76, American singer, actor, dancer and comedian, internal bleeding and hepatitis.[6]
  • Cyril Pearl, 82, Australian journalist, author and television personality.[7]
  • Rafael M. Salas, 58, Filipino head of United Nations Population Fund, heart attack.[8]
  • Hana Vítová, 73, Czechoslovakian film actress.[9]

4

  • Georges Arnaud, 69, French author, heart attack.[10]
  • Maria Jolas, 94, American pacifist, one of the founding members of transition in Paris.[11]
  • Seibo Kitamura, 102, Japanese sculptor.[12]
  • Eliseo Moreno, 27, American spree killer, executed.[13]

5

6

7

8

9

10

11

12

13

14

15

16

17

18

19

20

  • Warren G. Brown, 66, American rodeo cowboy, prostate cancer.
  • Licio Giorgieri, 61, Italian air force general, murdered.[88]
  • Norman Harris, 39, American guitarist and songwriter, cardiovascular disease.
  • Russell Ohl, 89, American scientist, patented the modern solar cell.[89]
  • Rita Streich, 66, German opera singer.[90]
  • Kenneth Threadgill, 77, American country singer and tavern owner, pulmonary embolism.[91]
  • Harry Windsor, 72, Irish-Australian cardiac surgeon.[92]

21

22

23

24

25

26

27

28

29

  • Richard Aaron, 85, Welsh philosopher.[129]
  • Lawrence Anini, appr. 26, Nigerian bandit, executed.
  • Jakob Nacken, 81, German-born American circus performer.
  • Akaki Shanidze, 100, Georgian linguist and philologist.
  • John Wiley, 60, South African cricketer and politician, Minister of Environmental Affairs and Tourism, suicide.[130]
  • Richard Wilson, 66, American science fiction writer.[131]

30

31

Unknown date

  • Arthur Holland, 70, English football referee.
  • Lesley Osmond, 65, British actress.

References

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  2. ^ Bertrand de Jouvenel Dies; Economic Forecast Pioneer. New York Times. Retrieved 22 Jul 2024.
  3. ^ Donald MacBeth Dies at 37; A Leading New York Jockey. New York Times. Retrieved 22 Jul 2024.
  4. ^ Vern Partlow; His Peace Song Stirred Ruckus. L.A. Times. Retrieved 22 Jul 2024.
  5. ^ "Laconic Cowboy–Film Actor". The New York Times. March 3, 1987. p. D 27. Retrieved May 4, 2024.
  6. ^ Eric Pace (March 4, 1987). "Danny Kaye, Limber-Limbed Comedian, Dies". The New York Times. p. A 1. Retrieved May 4, 2024.
  7. ^ Cyril Altson Pearl (1904–1987). Australian Dictionary of Biography. Retrieved 22 Jul 2024.
  8. ^ Rafael M. Salas Dies at Age 58; Headed U.N. Population Agency. New York Times. Retrieved 22 Jul 2024.
  9. ^ "Hana Vítová". csfd.cz. Archived from the original on January 27, 2011. Retrieved January 30, 2011.
  10. ^ French Novelist and Social Rebel Georges Arnaud, 69. L.A. Times. Retrieved 22 Jul 2024.
  11. ^ Maria Jolas, 94, A Translator and Paris Magazine Founder. New York Times. Retrieved 22 Jul 2024.
  12. ^ Seibo Kitamura. Olympedia. Retrieved 22 Jul 2024.
  13. ^ Texan Who Killed 6 in 1983 is Executed by Lethal Injection. New York Times. Retrieved 22 Jul 2024.
  14. ^ Rear Adm. James Blanchard, Pacific War Submariner, Dies. Washington Post. Retrieved 23 Jul 2024.
  15. ^ Brooke, John Warden. Dictionary of Irish Biography. Retrieved 23 Jul 2024.
  16. ^ Sir Albert Costain. UK Parliament. Retrieved 23 Jul 2024.
  17. ^ Obituary for Harry Dudkin (Aged 78). Newspapers.com (Bloomfield Life). Retrieved 23 Jul 2024.
  18. ^ Joe Edward Purcell (1923–1987). Encyclopedia of Arkansas. Retrieved 23 Jul 2024.
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  20. ^ Melvin Boozer. New York Times. Retrieved 23 Jul 2024.
  21. ^ Hon. Edward Carson. UK Parliament (year of death only). Retrieved 23 Jul 2024.
  22. ^ John S. Wilson (March 7, 1987). "Eddie Durham, Trombonist". The New York Times. p. 1 33. Retrieved May 4, 2024.
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  31. ^ Ex-Sox Bonura Dies at 78. Chicago Tribune. Retrieved 23 Jul 2024.
  32. ^ Ronald William Clark (1916-1987): a personal memoir. McMaster University. Retrieved 23 Jul 2024.
  33. ^ Donald J. Grout. New York Times. Retrieved 23 Jul 2024.
  34. ^ Allan Jaffe, New Orleans Jazz Revivalist, Dies. New York Times. Retrieved 23 Jul 2024.
  35. ^ Revisiting the murder of Dr Kayiira 27 years later. Daily Monitor. Retrieved 23 Jul 2024.
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  37. ^ Richard Kneip. source. Retrieved 23 Jul 2024.
  38. ^ "Bobby Locke". The New York Times. March 11, 1987. p. B 8. Retrieved May 4, 2024.
  39. ^ Fred Thompson; Led Labor Publishing Firm. Chicago Tribune. Retrieved 23 Jul 2024.
  40. ^ Dwight Burney obituary. The Lincoln Star. Retrieved 23 Jul 2024.
  41. ^ "Robert Colby, Pop Composer and Theater Producer, Dies". The New York Times. March 17, 1987. p. B 8. Retrieved May 4, 2024.
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  43. ^ Jeannette M. Ginsburg, 83, Author and Editor. New York Times. Retrieved 23 Jul 2024.
  44. ^ Daniel Morgan murder: Met sorry for not disclosing documents at HQ. BBC. Retrieved 23 Jul 2024.
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  47. ^ Robert Mcg. Thomas Jr. (March 13, 1987). "Woody Hayes, Fiery Coach, is Dead". The New York Times. p. B 6. Retrieved May 4, 2024.
  48. ^ Lisa Belkin (March 13, 1987). "Richard Levinson, 52, Writer of Television Mystery Series". The New York Times. p. B 6. Retrieved May 4, 2024.
  49. ^ Edward P. Curtis, Eisenhower Aviation Aide. New York Times. Retrieved 23 Jul 2024.
  50. ^ John Tagliabue, Special To the New York Times (March 15, 1987). "Bernhard Grzimek, Zoologist and Wildlife Champion, Dies". The New York Times. p. 1 36. Retrieved May 4, 2024.
  51. ^ Obituary to Peter Henrici. Springer. Retrieved 23 Jul 2024.
  52. ^ David Lewis, Producer of Films in ‘30s and ‘40s, Dies. L.A. Times. Retrieved 23 Jul 2024.
  53. ^ Tim Page (March 17, 1987). "Top Accompanist for Singers". The New York Times. p. B 8. Retrieved May 4, 2024.
  54. ^ Hugh Stevenson Roberton (1900–1987). Australian Dictionary of Biography. Retrieved 23 Jul 2024.
  55. ^ Fela Sowande 1905–1987. Encyclopedia.com. Retrieved 23 Jul 2024.
  56. ^ Obituary for Tex Fletcher (Aged 77). Newspapers.com (Poughkeepsie Journal). Retrieved 23 Jul 2024.
  57. ^ Irish Guerrilla Leader Slain; Feud Death Toll Rises to 10. New York Times. Retrieved 23 Jul 2024.
  58. ^ Lest we forget: Brigadier Ian Stewart, the first British officer to land on French soil – obituary. The Telegraph. Retrieved 23 Jul 2024.
  59. ^ The Honourable Douglas Charles Abbott, P.C.. Supreme Court of Canada. Retrieved 23 Jul 2024.
  60. ^ Thomas W. Ennis (March 17, 1987). "W. Sterling Cole, 82, Dies of Cancer". The New York Times. p. B 6. Retrieved May 4, 2024.
  61. ^ Red Dutton. NHL.com. Retrieved 23 Jul 2024.
  62. ^ Bob Kline. Society for American Baseball Research. Retrieved 23 Jul 2024.
  63. ^ Martin, Vivian (1893–1987). Encyclopedia.com. Retrieved 23 Jul 2024.
  64. ^ Scott McKay, Actor Featured in Wide Range of Stage Roles. New York Times. Retrieved 23 Jul 2024.
  65. ^ We Remember Allan Lancelot Addison Perry-Keene. Imperial War Museums. Retrieved 23 Jul 2024.
  66. ^ Gravestone: Joseph E. Schaefer 16.3.87. Retrieved 23 Jul 2024.
  67. ^ "Samuel H. Shapiro, 79, Ex-Governor of Illinois". The New York Times. March 17, 1987. p. B 8. Retrieved May 4, 2024.
  68. ^ Johan von Spreckelsen, Danish Architect, Dies. New York Times. Retrieved 23 Jul 2024.
  69. ^ Georg Lammers. Olympedia. Retrieved 23 Jul 2024.
  70. ^ Anne-Marie Schiro (March 18, 1987). "Was Major Fashion Illustrator". The New York Times. p. B 6. Retrieved May 4, 2024.
  71. ^ Ron Saggers. Wisden. Retrieved 23 Jul 2024.
  72. ^ Derief Taylor. Wisden. Retrieved 23 Jul 2024.
  73. ^ Santo Trafficante, Reputed Mafia Chief, Dies at 72. New York Times. Retrieved 23 Jul 2024.
  74. ^ Mikica Arsenijević. Olympedia. Retrieved 23 Jul 2024.
  75. ^ Nan Robertson (March 20, 1987). "Bil Baird, Creator of Puppets, is Dead". The New York Times. p. B 6. Retrieved May 4, 2024.
  76. ^ Article clipped from St. Louis Post-Dispatch. Newspapers.com (St. Louis Post-Dispatch). Retrieved 23 Jul 2024.
  77. ^ Ute creator dies. Trove (Canberra Times). Retrieved 23 Jul 2024.
  78. ^ Poston, Elizabeth (1905–1987). Encyclopedia.com. Retrieved 23 Jul 2024.
  79. ^ Malayalam Scene: Waiting for Masterpieces?. JSTOR (Indian Literature). Retrieved 23 Jul 2024.
  80. ^ Louis De Broglie, French Physicist, Won '29 Nobel for Wave Theory. New York Times. Retrieved 23 Jul 2024.
  81. ^ Robert-Jean Longuet. New York Times. Retrieved 23 Jul 2024.
  82. ^ Author Information:. Liberty Books (year of death only). Retrieved 23 Jul 2024.
  83. ^ "Lieut. Gov. Ruth Meiers Of North Dakota Dies". The New York Times. March 21, 1987. p. 1 34. Retrieved May 4, 2024.
  84. ^ Emile Meyer. Newspapers.com (Tampa Bay Times). Retrieved 23 Jul 2024.
  85. ^ William G. Blair (March 22, 1987). "Arch Oboler, Wrote Thrillers for Radio in 1930'S and 40'S". The New York Times. p. 1 36. Retrieved May 4, 2024.
  86. ^ "Harold Rosenthal, Lecturer And Opera Critic in Britain". The New York Times. March 22, 1987. p. 1 36. Retrieved May 4, 2024.
  87. ^ Tony Stratton Smith: rebel with a clue. Islington Tribune (year of death only). Retrieved 23 Jul 2024.
  88. ^ Italian General is Shot Dead and Terrorists are Blamed. New York Times. Retrieved 23 Jul 2024.
  89. ^ Obituary for Russell Shoemaker Ohl (Aged 89). Newspapers.com (The Morning Call). Retrieved 23 Jul 2024.
  90. ^ Streich, Rita (1920–1987). Encyclopedia.com. Retrieved 23 Jul 2024.
  91. ^ Legendary Texas yodeler silenced. Texas State Historical Association. Retrieved 23 Jul 2024.
  92. ^ Obituary for Harry Windsor. Newspapers.com (The Sydney Morning Herald). Retrieved 23 Jul 2024.
  93. ^ John F. Burns, Special To the New York Times (March 25, 1987). "Walter L. Gordon, Ex-Canadian Aide". The New York Times. p. B 5. Retrieved May 4, 2024.
  94. ^ Dean Martin's Son is Dead in Jet. New York Times. Retrieved 23 Jul 2024.
  95. ^ Tim Page (March 23, 1987). "Robert Preston, Actor, is Dead at 68". The New York Times. p. B 7. Retrieved May 4, 2024.
  96. ^ Taubes, Jakob. Encyclopedia.com. Retrieved 23 Jul 2024.
  97. ^ "Louis M. Hacker, 88, Educator". The New York Times. March 23, 1987. p. B 7. Retrieved May 4, 2024.
  98. ^ Motor Racing Roundup : NASCAR Driver Dies; Prudhomme Prevails. L.A. Times. Retrieved 23 Jul 2024.
  99. ^ Joan Shawlee; Busy Actress in Zany Comedies. L.A. Times. Retrieved 23 Jul 2024.
  100. ^ "Millionaire and Labor Lawyer". The New York Times. March 25, 1987. p. B 5. Retrieved May 4, 2024.
  101. ^ John Mariucci, assistant general manager of the Minnesota North.... United Press International. Retrieved 23 Jul 2024.
  102. ^ "Last of a Burlesque Dynasty". The New York Times. March 24, 1987. p. B 6. Retrieved May 4, 2024.
  103. ^ Memorial Plaque: Rear Admiral Herald Franklin Stout 23.3.87. Retrieved 23 Jul 2024.
  104. ^ Alan Gale HOF. https://www.lions.com.au/. Retrieved 23 Jul 2024.
  105. ^ "Takeru Higuchi". The New York Times. March 27, 1987. p. D 18. Retrieved May 4, 2024.
  106. ^ Sarah G. Power, 52, Dies in 8-Story Fall; Michigan U. Regent. New York Times. Retrieved 23 Jul 2024.
  107. ^ Carolin Stark Is Dead; Tennis Star in 1930's. New York Times. Retrieved 23 Jul 2024.
  108. ^ Ivanov-Vano, Ivan. Encyclopedia.com. Retrieved 23 Jul 2024.
  109. ^ "John Kloss Dies at Age 49; Designed Women's Fashions". The New York Times. March 31, 1987. p. D 35. Retrieved May 4, 2024.
  110. ^ Henry R. Labouisse Dies; Former Chief of Unicef. New York Times. Retrieved 23 Jul 2024.
  111. ^ Jeremy Gerard (March 28, 1987). "Walter Abel, 88, Actor in Theater and Films". The New York Times. p. 1 32. Retrieved May 4, 2024.
  112. ^ Architect Henrieta Delavrancea. Radio Romania International. Retrieved 24 Jul 2024.
  113. ^ Robert Gwyn MacFarlane, 26 June 1907 — 26 March 1987. The Royal Society. Retrieved 24 Jul 2024.
  114. ^ Georg Muche. Städel Museum. Retrieved 24 Jul 2024.
  115. ^ John Rockwell (March 28, 1987). "Eugen Jochum, Conductor of German Classics". The New York Times. p. 1 32. Retrieved May 4, 2024.
  116. ^ Giuseppe Ambrosoli. The Kalongo Times. Retrieved 25 Jul 2024.
  117. ^ William Bowers. New York Times. Retrieved 25 Jul 2024.
  118. ^ "Ex-Rep. Tim L. Carter, Kentucky Republican". The New York Times. March 29, 1987. p. 1 30. Retrieved May 4, 2024.
  119. ^ Dr. Erich (Eric) Clar. University of Glasgow (year of death only). Retrieved 25 Jul 2024.
  120. ^ Archbishop Luis Chávez y González. catholic-hierarchy.org. Retrieved 25 Jul 2024.
  121. ^ Douglas C. McGill (March 28, 1987). "Lloyd Goodrich, Art Expert, Dies: Ex-Director of Whitney Museum". The New York Times. p. 1 32. Retrieved May 4, 2024.
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  123. ^ Martin Provensen Dies 70; Illustrated Children's Books. New York Times. Retrieved 25 Jul 2024.
  124. ^ "Horace Albright Dies; Founded Park Service". The New York Times. March 29, 1987. p. 1 30. Retrieved May 4, 2024.
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  127. ^ Maria von Trapp, Whose Life was 'Sound of Music,' is Dead. New York Times. Retrieved 25 Jul 2024.
  128. ^ Patrick George Troughton, 'Doctor Who' on British TV. New York Times. Retrieved 25 Jul 2024.
  129. ^ Richard Ithamar Aaron. The British Academy. Retrieved 25 Jul 2024.
  130. ^ S. African Cabinet Member Found Dead : Apparent Suicide Poses Election Problems for Botha and Party. L.A. Times. Retrieved 25 Jul 2024.
  131. ^ Richard Wilson Papers. Syracuse University Libraries (year of death only). Retrieved 25 Jul 2024.
  132. ^ A life of new ideas : Pyotr Gusev.. New York Public Library (year of death only). Retrieved 25 Jul 2024.
  133. ^ Dr. Benjamin G. Levich Dies; Scientist and Soviet Emigre. New York Times. Retrieved 25 Jul 2024.
  134. ^ Peter H. Frank, Special To the New York Times (April 1, 1987). "C.W. Murchison Jr. Dies in Texas at 63". The New York Times. p. B 5. Retrieved May 4, 2024.
  135. ^ Ward, Dorothy (1890–1987). Encyclopedia.com. Retrieved 25 Jul 2024.
  136. ^ Eloge: Lynn White, Jr., 29 April 1907-30 March 1987. University of Chicago Press. Retrieved 25 Jul 2024.
  137. ^ "David Adler, 51, Physicist; Expert on Semiconductors". The New York Times. April 3, 1987. p. B 5. Retrieved May 4, 2024.
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