Deaths in May 1987

The following is a list of notable deaths in May 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.

May 1987

1

  • Paul Geidel, 93, American murderer, second longest serving U.S. prison inmate.
  • Bobo Holloman, 64, American Major League baseballer (St. Louis Browns), heart attack.[1]
  • Antonio Borja Won Pat, 78, Guam politician, Guam's Delegate to the U.S. House of Representatives, heart attack.[2]
  • Dick Surhoff, 57, American NBA basketballer (New York Knicks).[3]
  • James W. Sutherland, 69, American Lieutenant General in the U.S. Army.[4]
  • Fujio Yoshida, 99, Japanese artist.

2

  • Karl Davis, 25, African-American fashion designer, pneumonia.[5]
  • Michael Gover, 73, English actor (Survivors).
  • John E. Kerrigan, 78, American politician, acting mayor of Boston, member of the Massachusetts Senate, cardiac arrest.[6]
  • Harold K. Schneider, 61–62, American economic anthropologist, complications from surgery.[7]

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13

  • F. R. Crawley, 75, Canadian film producer, cinematographer and director.
  • Richard Ellmann, 69, American literary critic and biographer of Irish writers, motor neurone disease.[46]
  • Phil Moore, 69, American jazz pianist and bandleader, heart attack.[47]
  • Ismael Rivera, 55, Puerto Rican composer and salsa singer, heart attack.
  • Forbes Robinson, 60, British bass.
  • Elly Winter, 88, German communist and political activist.

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References

  1. ^ Bobo Holloman. Society for American Baseball Research. Retrieved 29 Jul 2024.
  2. ^ "Antonio Won Pat, 73, Dies; Guam Delegate to Congress". The New York Times. May 3, 1987. p. 1 44. Retrieved May 3, 2024.
  3. ^ Dick Surhoff obituary. Newspapers.com (The Journal News). Retrieved 29 Jul 2024.
  4. ^ James William Sutherland Jr. (1918–1987). University of Arkansas. Retrieved 29 Jul 2024.
  5. ^ "Karl Davis, 25, Dies; A Designer of Fashions". The New York Times. May 5, 1987. p. D 30. Retrieved May 3, 2024.
  6. ^ "John E. Kerrigan Dies; Former Boston Official". The New York Times. May 4, 1987. p. B 12. Retrieved May 3, 2024.
  7. ^ Harold K. Schneider (1925-1987). JSTOR (American Anthropologist). Retrieved 29 Jul 2024.
  8. ^ "Dalida". The New York Times. May 5, 1987. p. D 30. Retrieved May 3, 2024.
  9. ^ Irish Dowager Duchess Dies in Car Crash Near Belfast. L.A. Times. Retrieved 29 Jul 2024.
  10. ^ Jon Pareles (May 6, 1987). "Oaul Butterfield, Whose Band Added Chicago Blue to Rock". The New York Times. p. B 11. Retrieved May 3, 2024.
  11. ^ "Won Emmy for Role in 'Soap'". The New York Times. May 7, 1987. p. B 20. Retrieved May 3, 2024.
  12. ^ "Paul Groesse". The New York Times. May 7, 1987. p. B 20. Retrieved May 3, 2024.
  13. ^ "Khalilullah Khalili Dies at 79; Afghan Poet and Ex-Official". The New York Times. May 14, 1987. p. D 26. Retrieved April 26, 2024.
  14. ^ Jeleński, Konstanty A. (Konstanty Aleksander), 1922-1987. Archives at Yale. Retrieved 29 Jul 2024.
  15. ^ Killing of a Journalist at his Office Shocks Japan. New York Times. Retrieved 29 Jul 2024.
  16. ^ "Headed Store Group that has Harrods". The New York Times. May 6, 1987. p. B 11. Retrieved May 3, 2024.
  17. ^ Cockleshell Hero ‘Blondie’ Hasler honoured in his hometown. Royal Navy. Retrieved 29 Jul 2024.
  18. ^ Gravestone: Allen Jones 5.5.87. Retrieved 29 Jul 2024.
  19. ^ Britisher Called Greatest Spitfire Pilot : WWII Ace Robert Stanford-Tuck. L.A. Times. Retrieved 29 Jul 2024.
  20. ^ Phil Woolpert Is Cancer Victim at 71; Coached USF to Pair of NCAA Titles. L.A. Times. Retrieved 29 Jul 2024.
  21. ^ Eric Pace (May 7, 1987). "William Casey, Ex-C.I.A. Head, is Dead at 74". The New York Times. p. A 1. Retrieved May 3, 2024.
  22. ^ "Mr David Weitzman". The Times. No. 62763. May 8, 1987. p. 16.
  23. ^ Boom-Boom Beck #15. MLB.com. Retrieved 29 Jul 2024.
  24. ^ Wilborn Hampton (May 9, 1987). "A Favorite Figure in Britain". The New York Times. p. 1 12. Retrieved May 3, 2024.
  25. ^ McKinney Dies of Illness Tied to AIDS. New York Times. Retrieved 29 Jul 2024.
  26. ^ PAUL POPHAM, 45, A Founder of AIDS Organization, Dies. New York Times. Retrieved 29 Jul 2024.
  27. ^ Viscount Sandon. UK Parliament. Retrieved 29 Jul 2024.
  28. ^ Marjorie Faith (Marjory) Barnard (1897–1987). Australian Dictionary of Biography. Retrieved 29 Jul 2024.
  29. ^ "Dr. Sidney Cohen, 76, Dead: Studied Mood-Altering Drugs". The New York Times. May 17, 1987. p. 1 40. Retrieved May 3, 2024.
  30. ^ Alberta Gay, 74, Dies; Mother of Soul Singer. L.A. Times. Retrieved 29 Jul 2024.
  31. ^ Guide to the Papers of Sir James Plimsoll. Trove (National Library of Australia). Retrieved 29 Jul 2024.
  32. ^ Stokes, Doris (1920-1987). Encyclopedia.com. Retrieved 29 Jul 2024.
  33. ^ McDonald, Henry (September 29, 2002). "True tale of IRA 'martyrs' revealed". The Guardian. Retrieved May 3, 2024.
  34. ^ "Chief Obafemi Awolowo Dies; A Nigeria Nationalist Leader". The New York Times. May 11, 1987. p. D 11. Retrieved May 3, 2024.
  35. ^ J.T. Kruger, Quelled Soweto Riot. New York Times. Retrieved 29 Jul 2024.
  36. ^ Murless, Sir (Charles Francis) Noel. Oxford Dictionary of National Biography. Retrieved 29 Jul 2024.
  37. ^ William G. Blair (May 10, 1987). "John Schiff, A Philanthropist and Investment Banker, Dies". The New York Times. p. 1 30. Retrieved May 3, 2024.
  38. ^ "Sadamichi Hirasawa Is Dead; Was on Death Row 32 Years". The New York Times. May 11, 1987. p. D 11. Retrieved May 3, 2024.
  39. ^ Devas, Nicolette. Dictionary of Irish Biography. Retrieved 29 Jul 2024.
  40. ^ James Angleton, Counterintelligence Figure, Dies. New York Times. Retrieved 29 Jul 2024.
  41. ^ British-Born Jazz Prodigy Victor Feldman Dies. L.A. Times. Retrieved 29 Jul 2024.
  42. ^ Wallace Turner (May 14, 1987). "Chinn Ho, 83, A Major Figure in Success of Hawaii's Asians". The New York Times. p. D 26. Retrieved May 3, 2024.
  43. ^ Biography of Nora Rubashova (Sister Catherine of Siena, OP). University of Notre Dame. Retrieved 29 Jul 2024.
  44. ^ Robert Trimbole (1931–1987). Australian Dictionary of Biography. Retrieved 29 Jul 2024.
  45. ^ Gunman Kills 7 in Belgium. New York Times. Retrieved 29 Jul 2024.
  46. ^ Walter Goodman (May 14, 1987). "Eminent James Joyce Scholar". The New York Times. p. D 26. Retrieved May 3, 2024.
  47. ^ "Phil Moore". The New York Times. May 19, 1987. p. D 30. Retrieved May 3, 2024.
  48. ^ Albin Krebs (May 16, 1987). "Rita Hayworth, Movie Legend, Dies". The New York Times. p. 1 10. Retrieved May 3, 2024.
  49. ^ Jan and Johana Lipke. Yad Vashem (year of death only). Retrieved 29 Jul 2024.
  50. ^ Names in the News - May 15, 1987. L.A. Times. Retrieved 29 Jul 2024.
  51. ^ "Wynne Gibson Is Dead; Stage and Film Actress". The New York Times. May 21, 1987. p. B 14. Retrieved May 3, 2024.
  52. ^ Raynor Carey Johnson (1901–1987). Australian Dictionary of Biography. Retrieved 29 Jul 2024.
  53. ^ Kitiyakara, Kalyanakit (1929 - 1987). Royal College of Surgeons of England. Retrieved 29 Jul 2024.
  54. ^ MacNeill, Máire. Dictionary of Irish Biography. Retrieved 29 Jul 2024.
  55. ^ Revealed: The truth behind the 'mystery car' conspiracy theory in Diana bodyguard death. Independent. Retrieved 29 Jul 2024.
  56. ^ Lionel Maurice (Van) Van Praag (1908–1987). Australian Dictionary of Biography. Retrieved 29 Jul 2024.
  57. ^ Lionel Cooper. Rugby League Project. Retrieved 29 Jul 2024.
  58. ^ Veteran newsman dies Frank Mayborn. Newspapers.com (The Galveston Daily News). Retrieved 29 Jul 2024.
  59. ^ Dr. Michael Wood, A Founder of East Africa Flying Doctors. New York Times. Retrieved 29 Jul 2024.
  60. ^ Wolfgang Saxon (May 19, 1987). "Wilbur Cohen, Leading Architect of Social Legislation, Dies AT 73". The New York Times. p. D 30. Retrieved May 3, 2024.
  61. ^ "Gunnar Myrdal, Analyst of Race Crisis, Dies". The New York Times. May 18, 1987. p. A 1. Retrieved May 3, 2024.
  62. ^ Joan Cook (May 19, 1987). "Dudley C. Sharp, Executive and Ex-Air Force Secretary". The New York Times. p. D 30. Retrieved May 3, 2024.
  63. ^ Hedin Brú. Britannica. Retrieved 29 Jul 2024.
  64. ^ Deaths Elsewhere. Washington Post. Retrieved 29 Jul 2024.
  65. ^ "James E. Chase". The New York Times. May 23, 1987. p. 1 32. Retrieved May 3, 2024.
  66. ^ Foreign News Briefs. United Press International. Retrieved 29 Jul 2024.
  67. ^ Writer Kills Mate, Herself in Death Pact Alice Sheldon Wrote as James Tiptree Jr.. source. Retrieved 29 Jul 2024.
  68. ^ Remembering Stanisław Szukalski: A Colorful Figure in Polish Art History. Polish Museum of America. Retrieved 29 Jul 2024.
  69. ^ Writer Kills Mate, Herself in Death Pact Alice Sheldon Wrote as James Tiptree Jr.. source. Retrieved 29 Jul 2024.
  70. ^ Bishop William F. Creighton Dies. Washington Post. Retrieved 29 Jul 2024.
  71. ^ "Harvey Goldberg". The New York Times. May 24, 1987. p. 1 28. Retrieved May 3, 2024.
  72. ^ Albert Scardino (May 27, 1987). "Herbert Jacobs, 30's Reporter Who Reshaped Architecture". The New York Times. p. B 8. Retrieved May 3, 2024.
  73. ^ Executioners Tell Their Story. ABC News. Retrieved 29 Jul 2024.
  74. ^ George Shibata. West-Point. Retrieved 29 Jul 2024.
  75. ^ Bittersweet Homecoming for Ma Sicong. china.org.cn. Retrieved 29 Jul 2024.
  76. ^ Edward Hudson (May 21, 1987). "Consumer Leader". The New York Times. p. B 14. Retrieved May 3, 2024.
  77. ^ Archie Carr, Zoologist, Dies; Devoted Career to Sea Turtle. New York Times. Retrieved 30 Jul 2024.
  78. ^ The Rev. Finis Alonzo Crutchfield Jr., 70. Orlando Sentinel. Retrieved 30 Jul 2024.
  79. ^ "Alejandro Rey Is Dead; A Film and a TV Actor". The New York Times. May 24, 1987. p. 1 28. Retrieved May 3, 2024.
  80. ^ Belton, Paddy. Dictionary of Irish Biography. Retrieved 30 Jul 2024.
  81. ^ Thalidomide: how men who blighted lives of thousands evaded justice. The Guardian (year of death only). Retrieved 30 Jul 2024.
  82. ^ Jones, William Ronald Rees [pseud. Keidrych Rhys]. Oxford Dictionary of National Biography. Retrieved 30 Jul 2024.
  83. ^ Winston Williams (May 25, 1987). "James J. Delaney, 86, A Democrat and Former Queens Congressman". The New York Times. p. 1 37. Retrieved May 3, 2024.
  84. ^ Wolfgang Saxon (May 25, 1987). "Hermione Gingold, English Actress, Dies at 89". The New York Times. p. 1 37. Retrieved May 3, 2024.
  85. ^ "Siegmund Klein". The New York Times. May 28, 1987. p. D 23. Retrieved May 3, 2024.
  86. ^ In Memoriam Lajos Ligeti (1902-1987). JSTOR (Acta Orientalia Academiae Scientiarum Hungaricae). Retrieved 30 Jul 2024.
  87. ^ Charley Brock. Green Bay Packers. Retrieved 30 Jul 2024.
  88. ^ "Winthrop G. Brown, Ex-State Dept. Official". The New York Times. May 27, 1987. p. B 8. Retrieved May 3, 2024.
  89. ^ Campbell, Hugh Lester. Royal Canadian Air Force Association. Retrieved 30 Jul 2024.
  90. ^ Peter Coe, Theater Director; Staged 'Oliver' on Broadway. New York Times. Retrieved 30 Jul 2024.
  91. ^ Gravestone: Peter Gerald Charles Dickens 25.5.87. Retrieved 30 Jul 2024.
  92. ^ William K. Harrison Jr. Apr 1917. West Point Association of Graduates. Retrieved 30 Jul 2024.
  93. ^ Don Sidle. Basketball Reference. Retrieved 30 Jul 2024.
  94. ^ Alvin Duke Chandler. United States Navy. Retrieved 30 Jul 2024.
  95. ^ Rimstead obit incl fam details. Newspapers.com (The Kingston Whig-Standard). Retrieved 30 Jul 2024.
  96. ^ Grace Glueck (May 27, 1987). "Philanthropist and Art Patron". The New York Times. p. B 8. Retrieved May 3, 2024.
  97. ^ "Alvin C. Eurich Dead; Former State U. Chief". The New York Times. May 29, 1987. p. B 6. Retrieved May 3, 2024.
  98. ^ Story: McCahon, Colin John. Te Ara - Encyclopedia of New Zealand. Retrieved 30 Jul 2024.
  99. ^ "Dr. John H. Northrop, Nobel Laureate, Dies". The New York Times. July 16, 1987. p. D 22. Retrieved May 3, 2024.
  100. ^ Richard Nugent. Britannica. Retrieved 30 Jul 2024.
  101. ^ Fatemeh Pahlevi Dies at 58, A Half Sister to Shah of Iran. New York Times. Retrieved 30 Jul 2024.
  102. ^ Baron Leon Lambert; Banker Collected Art. New York Times. Retrieved 30 Jul 2024.
  103. ^ Jeremy Gerard (May 29, 1987). "Charles Ludlam, 44, Avant-Garde Artist of Theater, is Dead". The New York Times. p. A 1. Retrieved May 3, 2024.
  104. ^ Obituary for Arthur A. Matsu (Aged 83). Newspapers.com (Arizona Republic). Retrieved 30 Jul 2024.
  105. ^ Delay, Jean (1907-1987). Encyclopedia.com. Retrieved 30 Jul 2024.
  106. ^ Steven R. Weisman, Special To the New York Times (May 30, 1987). "India's Fifth Prime Minister". The New York Times. p. 1 36. Retrieved May 3, 2024.
  107. ^ Marvine Howe (May 31, 1987). "Served 3 Terms as Senator from Kansas". The New York Times. p. 1 32. Retrieved May 3, 2024.
  108. ^ Honorino Landa Honorino Landa Vera (Player). National Football Teams. Retrieved 30 Jul 2024.
  109. ^ "Led Rhode Island in Late 60's". The New York Times. May 31, 1987. p. 1 32. Retrieved May 3, 2024.
  110. ^ Hallam Leonard Movius Jr.. National Academies Press. Retrieved 30 Jul 2024.
  111. ^ John T. McQuiston (June 1, 1987). "Turk Murphy, A Trombonist and a Figure in Jazz Revival". The New York Times. p. B 10. Retrieved May 3, 2024.
  112. ^ Gravestone: Norman Cornthwaite Nicholson 30.5.87. Retrieved 30 Jul 2024.
  113. ^ Names in the News - June 2, 1987. L.A. Times. Retrieved 30 Jul 2024.
  114. ^ The Airmen's Stories - P/O H R Allen. Battle of Britain Monument. Retrieved 30 Jul 2024.
  115. ^ Drew, Charles Edwin (1916 - 1987). Royal College of Surgeons of England. Retrieved 30 Jul 2024.
  116. ^ "Wilbur Evans Is Dead; A Singer on Broadway". The New York Times. June 3, 1987. p. B 10. Retrieved May 3, 2024.
  117. ^ Lauring, Kolbein Widrik. Traces of War. Retrieved 30 Jul 2024.
  118. ^ Actress Dorothy Patrick; Featured in ‘40s, ‘50s Films. L.A. Times. Retrieved 30 Jul 2024.
  119. ^ C. Gerald Fraser (June 3, 1987). "Roy Winsor, Writer and a TV Producer of Daytime Serials". The New York Times. p. B 10. Retrieved May 3, 2024.
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