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Deaths in May 1987

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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.

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  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. ^ "George Allen Stats, Height, Weight, Position, Draft, College". Pro-Football-Reference.com.
  6. ^ "Karl Davis, 25, Dies; A Designer of Fashions". The New York Times. May 5, 1987. p. D 30. Retrieved May 3, 2024.
  7. ^ "John E. Kerrigan Dies; Former Boston Official". The New York Times. May 4, 1987. p. B 12. Retrieved May 3, 2024.
  8. ^ Harold K. Schneider (1925-1987). JSTOR (American Anthropologist). Retrieved 29 Jul 2024.
  9. ^ "Dalida". The New York Times. May 5, 1987. p. D 30. Retrieved May 3, 2024.
  10. ^ "Dickie Fuller Profile - Cricket Player West Indies | Stats, Records, Video". ESPNcricinfo.
  11. ^ Irish Dowager Duchess Dies in Car Crash Near Belfast. L.A. Times. Retrieved 29 Jul 2024.
  12. ^ 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.
  13. ^ "Won Emmy for Role in 'Soap'". The New York Times. May 7, 1987. p. B 20. Retrieved May 3, 2024.
  14. ^ "Paul Groesse". The New York Times. May 7, 1987. p. B 20. Retrieved May 3, 2024.
  15. ^ "Khalilullah Khalili Dies at 79; Afghan Poet and Ex-Official". The New York Times. May 14, 1987. p. D 26. Retrieved April 26, 2024.
  16. ^ Jeleński, Konstanty A. (Konstanty Aleksander), 1922-1987. Archives at Yale. Retrieved 29 Jul 2024.
  17. ^ Killing of a Journalist at his Office Shocks Japan. New York Times. Retrieved 29 Jul 2024.
  18. ^ "Headed Store Group that has Harrods". The New York Times. May 6, 1987. p. B 11. Retrieved May 3, 2024.
  19. ^ Cockleshell Hero ‘Blondie’ Hasler honoured in his hometown. Royal Navy. Retrieved 29 Jul 2024.
  20. ^ Gravestone: Allen Jones 5.5.87. Retrieved 29 Jul 2024.
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  22. ^ "Olympedia – Wera Schäferkordt". www.olympedia.org.
  23. ^ "Joe Shack Stats, Height, Weight, Position, Title". Hockey-Reference.com.
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  25. ^ Britisher Called Greatest Spitfire Pilot : WWII Ace Robert Stanford-Tuck. L.A. Times. Retrieved 29 Jul 2024.
  26. ^ Phil Woolpert Is Cancer Victim at 71; Coached USF to Pair of NCAA Titles. L.A. Times. Retrieved 29 Jul 2024.
  27. ^ "Roy Young Stats, Height, Weight, Position, Draft, College". Pro-Football-Reference.com.
  28. ^ 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.
  29. ^ "Olympedia – Lucien Choury". www.olympedia.org.
  30. ^ "Olympedia – Stanislav Lusk". www.olympedia.org.
  31. ^ "Mr David Weitzman". The Times. No. 62763. May 8, 1987. p. 16.
  32. ^ Boom-Boom Beck #15. MLB.com. Retrieved 29 Jul 2024.
  33. ^ Wilborn Hampton (May 9, 1987). "A Favorite Figure in Britain". The New York Times. p. 1 12. Retrieved May 3, 2024.
  34. ^ "Olympedia – Félix Erauzquin". www.olympedia.org.
  35. ^ "Gil LeFebvre Stats, Height, Weight, Position, Draft, College". Pro-Football-Reference.com.
  36. ^ McKinney Dies of Illness Tied to AIDS. New York Times. Retrieved 29 Jul 2024.
  37. ^ Paul Popham, 45, A Founder of AIDS Organization, Dies. New York Times. Retrieved 29 Jul 2024.
  38. ^ Viscount Sandon. UK Parliament. Retrieved 29 Jul 2024.
  39. ^ Marjorie Faith (Marjory) Barnard (1897–1987). Australian Dictionary of Biography. Retrieved 29 Jul 2024.
  40. ^ "Dr. Sidney Cohen, 76, Dead: Studied Mood-Altering Drugs". The New York Times. May 17, 1987. p. 1 40. Retrieved May 3, 2024.
  41. ^ Alberta Gay, 74, Dies; Mother of Soul Singer. L.A. Times. Retrieved 29 Jul 2024.
  42. ^ Guide to the Papers of Sir James Plimsoll. Trove (National Library of Australia). Retrieved 29 Jul 2024.
  43. ^ Stokes, Doris (1920-1987). Encyclopedia.com. Retrieved 29 Jul 2024.
  44. ^ McDonald, Henry (September 29, 2002). "True tale of IRA 'martyrs' revealed". The Guardian. Retrieved May 3, 2024.
  45. ^ "Chief Obafemi Awolowo Dies; A Nigeria Nationalist Leader". The New York Times. May 11, 1987. p. D 11. Retrieved May 3, 2024.
  46. ^ "Olympedia – Franz Bednar". www.olympedia.org.
  47. ^ "Olympedia – Paulus Kessels". www.olympedia.org.
  48. ^ J.T. Kruger, Quelled Soweto Riot. New York Times. Retrieved 29 Jul 2024.
  49. ^ Murless, Sir (Charles Francis) Noel. Oxford Dictionary of National Biography. Retrieved 29 Jul 2024.
  50. ^ 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.
  51. ^ "Olympedia – Brian Shenton". www.olympedia.org.
  52. ^ "Sadamichi Hirasawa Is Dead; Was on Death Row 32 Years". The New York Times. May 11, 1987. p. D 11. Retrieved May 3, 2024.
  53. ^ Devas, Nicolette. Dictionary of Irish Biography. Retrieved 29 Jul 2024.
  54. ^ James Angleton, Counterintelligence Figure, Dies. New York Times. Retrieved 29 Jul 2024.
  55. ^ "Profile". lop.parl.ca.
  56. ^ Strack-Zimmermann, Benjamin. "Walter McMillen (Player)". www.national-football-teams.com.
  57. ^ Dollin, Shawn. "Bob Farrar - Playing Career - Summary". www.rugbyleagueproject.org.
  58. ^ British-Born Jazz Prodigy Victor Feldman Dies. L.A. Times. Retrieved 29 Jul 2024.
  59. ^ 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.
  60. ^ "Olympedia – Giancarlo Marinelli". www.olympedia.org.
  61. ^ Biography of Nora Rubashova (Sister Catherine of Siena, OP). University of Notre Dame. Retrieved 29 Jul 2024.
  62. ^ "Olympedia – Delos Thurber". www.olympedia.org.
  63. ^ Robert Trimbole (1931–1987). Australian Dictionary of Biography. Retrieved 29 Jul 2024.
  64. ^ Gunman Kills 7 in Belgium. New York Times. Retrieved 29 Jul 2024.
  65. ^ "Norberto Bautista". worldfootball.net.
  66. ^ Walter Goodman (May 14, 1987). "Eminent James Joyce Scholar". The New York Times. p. D 26. Retrieved May 3, 2024.
  67. ^ "Phil Moore". The New York Times. May 19, 1987. p. D 30. Retrieved May 3, 2024.
  68. ^ "Leo Norris Stats, Height, Weight, Position, Rookie Status & More". Baseball-Reference.com.
  69. ^ Albin Krebs (May 16, 1987). "Rita Hayworth, Movie Legend, Dies". The New York Times. p. 1 10. Retrieved May 3, 2024.
  70. ^ Jan and Johana Lipke. Yad Vashem (year of death only). Retrieved 29 Jul 2024.
  71. ^ Names in the News - May 15, 1987. L.A. Times. Retrieved 29 Jul 2024.
  72. ^ "Olympedia – Elisabeth Bonetsmüller". www.olympedia.org.
  73. ^ "Wynne Gibson Is Dead; Stage and Film Actress". The New York Times. May 21, 1987. p. B 14. Retrieved May 3, 2024.
  74. ^ Raynor Carey Johnson (1901–1987). Australian Dictionary of Biography. Retrieved 29 Jul 2024.
  75. ^ Kitiyakara, Kalyanakit (1929 - 1987). Royal College of Surgeons of England. Retrieved 29 Jul 2024.
  76. ^ MacNeill, Máire. Dictionary of Irish Biography. Retrieved 29 Jul 2024.
  77. ^ Revealed: The truth behind the 'mystery car' conspiracy theory in Diana bodyguard death. Independent. Retrieved 29 Jul 2024.
  78. ^ Lionel Maurice (Van) Van Praag (1908–1987). Australian Dictionary of Biography. Retrieved 29 Jul 2024.
  79. ^ Lionel Cooper. Rugby League Project. Retrieved 29 Jul 2024.
  80. ^ Veteran newsman dies Frank Mayborn. Newspapers.com (The Galveston Daily News). Retrieved 29 Jul 2024.
  81. ^ "Willie Powell Stats, Height, Weight, Position, Rookie Status & More". Baseball-Reference.com.
  82. ^ Dr. Michael Wood, A Founder of East Africa Flying Doctors. New York Times. Retrieved 29 Jul 2024.
  83. ^ 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.
  84. ^ "Gunnar Myrdal, Analyst of Race Crisis, Dies". The New York Times. May 18, 1987. p. A 1. Retrieved May 3, 2024.
  85. ^ 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.
  86. ^ "Olympedia – Okkie van Greunen". www.olympedia.org.
  87. ^ Hedin Brú. Britannica. Retrieved 29 Jul 2024.
  88. ^ Deaths Elsewhere. Washington Post. Retrieved 29 Jul 2024.
  89. ^ "Olympedia – Dave Abbott". www.olympedia.org.
  90. ^ "James E. Chase". The New York Times. May 23, 1987. p. 1 32. Retrieved May 3, 2024.
  91. ^ Foreign News Briefs. United Press International. Retrieved 29 Jul 2024.
  92. ^ Writer Kills Mate, Herself in Death Pact Alice Sheldon Wrote as James Tiptree Jr.. source. Retrieved 29 Jul 2024.
  93. ^ Remembering Stanisław Szukalski: A Colorful Figure in Polish Art History. Polish Museum of America. Retrieved 29 Jul 2024.
  94. ^ Writer Kills Mate, Herself in Death Pact Alice Sheldon Wrote as James Tiptree Jr.. source. Retrieved 29 Jul 2024.
  95. ^ Bishop William F. Creighton Dies. Washington Post. Retrieved 29 Jul 2024.
  96. ^ "Olympedia – Fränz Ehringer". www.olympedia.org.
  97. ^ "Olympedia – Emőke Énekes-Szegedi". www.olympedia.org.
  98. ^ "Harvey Goldberg". The New York Times. May 24, 1987. p. 1 28. Retrieved May 3, 2024.
  99. ^ Albert Scardino (May 27, 1987). "Herbert Jacobs, 30's Reporter Who Reshaped Architecture". The New York Times. p. B 8. Retrieved May 3, 2024.
  100. ^ Executioners Tell Their Story. ABC News. Retrieved 29 Jul 2024.
  101. ^ George Shibata. West-Point. Retrieved 29 Jul 2024.
  102. ^ Bittersweet Homecoming for Ma Sicong. china.org.cn. Retrieved 29 Jul 2024.
  103. ^ Edward Hudson (May 21, 1987). "Consumer Leader". The New York Times. p. B 14. Retrieved May 3, 2024.
  104. ^ Archie Carr, Zoologist, Dies; Devoted Career to Sea Turtle. New York Times. Retrieved 30 Jul 2024.
  105. ^ The Rev. Finis Alonzo Crutchfield Jr., 70. Orlando Sentinel. Retrieved 30 Jul 2024.
  106. ^ Dollin, Shawn. "Ron Frederickson - Playing Career - RLP". www.rugbyleagueproject.org.
  107. ^ "Alejandro Rey Is Dead; A Film and a TV Actor". The New York Times. May 24, 1987. p. 1 28. Retrieved May 3, 2024.
  108. ^ Belton, Paddy. Dictionary of Irish Biography. Retrieved 30 Jul 2024.
  109. ^ "Australian Football - Frank 'Scranno' Jenkins - Player Bio". australianfootball.com.
  110. ^ Thalidomide: how men who blighted lives of thousands evaded justice. The Guardian (year of death only). Retrieved 30 Jul 2024.
  111. ^ "Olympedia – Ernst Nagelschmitz". www.olympedia.org.
  112. ^ Jones, William Ronald Rees [pseud. Keidrych Rhys]. Oxford Dictionary of National Biography. Retrieved 30 Jul 2024.
  113. ^ 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.
  114. ^ Wolfgang Saxon (May 25, 1987). "Hermione Gingold, English Actress, Dies at 89". The New York Times. p. 1 37. Retrieved May 3, 2024.
  115. ^ "Siegmund Klein". The New York Times. May 28, 1987. p. D 23. Retrieved May 3, 2024.
  116. ^ In Memoriam Lajos Ligeti (1902-1987). JSTOR (Acta Orientalia Academiae Scientiarum Hungaricae). Retrieved 30 Jul 2024.
  117. ^ Charley Brock. Green Bay Packers. Retrieved 30 Jul 2024.
  118. ^ "Winthrop G. Brown, Ex-State Dept. Official". The New York Times. May 27, 1987. p. B 8. Retrieved May 3, 2024.
  119. ^ Campbell, Hugh Lester. Royal Canadian Air Force Association. Retrieved 30 Jul 2024.
  120. ^ Peter Coe, Theater Director; Staged 'Oliver' on Broadway. New York Times. Retrieved 30 Jul 2024.
  121. ^ Gravestone: Peter Gerald Charles Dickens 25.5.87. Retrieved 30 Jul 2024.
  122. ^ William K. Harrison Jr. Apr 1917. West Point Association of Graduates. Retrieved 30 Jul 2024.
  123. ^ Don Sidle. Basketball Reference. Retrieved 30 Jul 2024.
  124. ^ "Antoni Brzeżańczyk". worldfootball.net.
  125. ^ Alvin Duke Chandler. United States Navy. Retrieved 30 Jul 2024.
  126. ^ "Olympedia – Rolando da Cruz". www.olympedia.org.
  127. ^ Rimstead obit incl fam details. Newspapers.com (The Kingston Whig-Standard). Retrieved 30 Jul 2024.
  128. ^ Grace Glueck (May 27, 1987). "Philanthropist and Art Patron". The New York Times. p. B 8. Retrieved May 3, 2024.
  129. ^ "Caribbean News Briefs - UPI Archives". Caribbean News Briefs - UPI Archives. May 26, 1987. Retrieved November 1, 2025.
  130. ^ "Alvin C. Eurich Dead; Former State U. Chief". The New York Times. May 29, 1987. p. B 6. Retrieved May 3, 2024.
  131. ^ "Olympedia – Jack Heid". www.olympedia.org.
  132. ^ Story: McCahon, Colin John. Te Ara - Encyclopedia of New Zealand. Retrieved 30 Jul 2024.
  133. ^ "Dr. John H. Northrop, Nobel Laureate, Dies". The New York Times. July 16, 1987. p. D 22. Retrieved May 3, 2024.
  134. ^ Richard Nugent. Britannica. Retrieved 30 Jul 2024.
  135. ^ Fatemeh Pahlevi Dies at 58, A Half Sister to Shah of Iran. New York Times. Retrieved 30 Jul 2024.
  136. ^ "Billie Fulford Profile - Cricket Player New Zealand | Stats, Records, Video". ESPNcricinfo.
  137. ^ "Olympedia – Mikuláš Kucsera". www.olympedia.org.
  138. ^ Baron Leon Lambert; Banker Collected Art. New York Times. Retrieved 30 Jul 2024.
  139. ^ 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.
  140. ^ Obituary for Arthur A. Matsu (Aged 83). Newspapers.com (Arizona Republic). Retrieved 30 Jul 2024.
  141. ^ "Olympedia – Albert Ruimschotel". www.olympedia.org.
  142. ^ "Olympedia – Jim Saunders". www.olympedia.org.
  143. ^ "Ronald Thomas Profile - Cricket Player Australia | Stats, Records, Video". ESPNcricinfo.
  144. ^ Delay, Jean (1907-1987). Encyclopedia.com. Retrieved 30 Jul 2024.
  145. ^ "Olympedia – Jozef Langenus". www.olympedia.org.
  146. ^ "Jack Sheehan Stats, Height, Weight, Position, Rookie Status & More". Baseball-Reference.com.
  147. ^ 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.
  148. ^ Marvine Howe (May 31, 1987). "Served 3 Terms as Senator from Kansas". The New York Times. p. 1 32. Retrieved May 3, 2024.
  149. ^ "Dewanohana Kuniichi Rikishi Information". sumodb.sumogames.de.
  150. ^ "Bill Gutteron Stats, Height, Weight, Position, Draft, College". Pro-Football-Reference.com.
  151. ^ Honorino Landa Honorino Landa Vera (Player). National Football Teams. Retrieved 30 Jul 2024.
  152. ^ "Led Rhode Island in Late 60's". The New York Times. May 31, 1987. p. 1 32. Retrieved May 3, 2024.
  153. ^ Hallam Leonard Movius Jr.. National Academies Press. Retrieved 30 Jul 2024.
  154. ^ 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.
  155. ^ Gravestone: Norman Cornthwaite Nicholson 30.5.87. Retrieved 30 Jul 2024.
  156. ^ "Cliff Simpson Stats, Height, Weight, Position, Title". Hockey-Reference.com.
  157. ^ Names in the News - June 2, 1987. L.A. Times. Retrieved 30 Jul 2024.
  158. ^ The Airmen's Stories - P/O H R Allen. Battle of Britain Monument. Retrieved 30 Jul 2024.
  159. ^ Dollin, Shawn. "Hilton 'Snowy' Curran - Playing Career - RLP". www.rugbyleagueproject.org.
  160. ^ Drew, Charles Edwin (1916 - 1987). Royal College of Surgeons of England. Retrieved 30 Jul 2024.
  161. ^ "Wilbur Evans Is Dead; A Singer on Broadway". The New York Times. June 3, 1987. p. B 10. Retrieved May 3, 2024.
  162. ^ Absturz auf der Autobahn. Frankfurter Allgemeine Zeitung. (in German) Retrieved 10 April 2025
  163. ^ Lauring, Kolbein Widrik. Traces of War. Retrieved 30 Jul 2024.
  164. ^ Actress Dorothy Patrick; Featured in ‘40s, ‘50s Films. L.A. Times. Retrieved 30 Jul 2024.
  165. ^ 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.
  166. ^ No breadwinner for national hero's family. Deccan Herald. Retrieved 30 Jul 2024.
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