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Deaths in April 1987

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The following is a list of notable deaths in April 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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References

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  1. ^ "Olympedia – Zdeněk Bárta". www.olympedia.org.
  2. ^ "Henri Cochet Is Dead; French Tennis Leader". The New York Times. April 3, 1987. p. B 5. Retrieved May 3, 2024.
  3. ^ Victor D'Amico, 82, A Pioneer in Art Education for Children. New York Times. Retrieved 25 Jul 2024.
  4. ^ Doyle Funeral Saturday. Newspapers.com (Wausau Daily Herald). Retrieved 25 Jul 2024.
  5. ^ "Oscar Ellis". worldfootball.net.
  6. ^ "Niels P. Hansen". worldfootball.net.
  7. ^ "Profile". lop.parl.ca.
  8. ^ "Olympedia – Valter Sentimenti". www.olympedia.org.
  9. ^ "Olympedia – Hans Cattini". www.olympedia.org.
  10. ^ Tommy Davis, Ex-49er, Dies; Set Record for Extra Points. New York Times. Retrieved 25 Jul 2024.
  11. ^ Trevor Hockey (Player). National Football Teams. Retrieved 25 Jul 2024.
  12. ^ Eleanor Burke Leacock, 64, A Professor of Anthropology. New York Times. Retrieved 25 Jul 2024.
  13. ^ Convicted rapist Seamus Marley's father was shot dead by .... The Irish News. Retrieved 25 Jul 2024.
  14. ^ James Barron (April 3, 1987). "Buddy Rich, Jazz Drummer with Distinctive Sound, Dies". The New York Times. p. B 5. Retrieved May 3, 2024.
  15. ^ Watt, (Raymond Egerton) Harry. Oxford Dictionary of National Biography. Retrieved 25 Jul 2024.
  16. ^ Kansuke Yamamoto. J. Paul Getty Museum (year of death only). Retrieved 25 Jul 2024.
  17. ^ "Joe Casey Stats, Height, Weight, Position, Rookie Status & More". Baseball-Reference.com.
  18. ^ "Olympedia – Aksel Duun". www.olympedia.org.
  19. ^ "Olympedia – Robert Perry". www.olympedia.org.
  20. ^ Tom Sestak, former Buffalo Bills defensive tackle,.... L.A. Times. Retrieved 25 Jul 2024.
  21. ^ A rebel in life and work. The Hindu. Retrieved 25 Jul 2024.
  22. ^ Moore, C.L. (1911–1987). Encyclopedia.com. Retrieved 25 Jul 2024.
  23. ^ "Michael Redstone". The New York Times. April 9, 1987. p. D 27. Retrieved May 3, 2024.
  24. ^ "Phil Stein Stats, Height, Weight, Position, Title". Hockey-Reference.com.
  25. ^ Buddhist Leader Dies; Started Centers in U.S.. New York Times. Retrieved 25 Jul 2024.
  26. ^ Jack Howe John Robert Howe (Player). National Football Teams. Retrieved 26 Jul 2024.
  27. ^ "Ousted as Lesotho Headin a Coup". The New York Times. April 6, 1987. p. B 14. Retrieved May 3, 2024.
  28. ^ Jim White. Pro Football Reference. Retrieved 26 Jul 2024.
  29. ^ "James G. Donovan, an Ex-Congressman and Attorney, Dies". The New York Times. April 7, 1987. p. D 30. Retrieved May 3, 2024.
  30. ^ Jean-Baptiste Doumeng, 68, Wealthy French Communist. New York Times. Retrieved 26 Jul 2024.
  31. ^ "Bud Morse Stats, Height, Weight, Position, Rookie Status & More". Baseball-Reference.com.
  32. ^ Vienola-Lindfors, Irma (April 8, 1987). "Kuolleita: Tanssitaiteilija Lucia Nifontova" [Deaths: Dance artist Lucia Nifontova]. Helsingin Sanomat (in Finnish). Helsinki. p. 16.
  33. ^ "Olympedia – Bob Van Osdel". www.olympedia.org.
  34. ^ "Pick Dehner NBL Stats". Basketball-Reference.com.
  35. ^ A Salute to Will Hindle's Films. L.A. Times. Retrieved 26 Jul 2024.
  36. ^ Mr Charles Hope. UK Parliament. Retrieved 26 Jul 2024.
  37. ^ John Lehmann. Britannica. Retrieved 26 Jul 2024.
  38. ^ Emmy-Winning Producer Shot to Death in Office. New York Times. Retrieved 26 Jul 2024.
  39. ^ Kentucky by Heart: Versailles resident Noel Parrish became field commander for Tuskegee Airmen. Northern Kentucky Tribune. Retrieved 26 Jul 2024.
  40. ^ "Olympedia – Dénes Pataky". www.olympedia.org.
  41. ^ Obituary for Paul Peek. Newspapers.com (The San Francisco Examiner). Retrieved 26 Jul 2024.
  42. ^ "Former Providence Mayor Walter H. Reynolds dies". The Providence Journal. April 8, 1987. pp. 1–2.
  43. ^ "Olympedia – Vladimir Shilykovsky". www.olympedia.org.
  44. ^ "Olympedia – Hermann Simon". www.olympedia.org.
  45. ^ John S. Wilson (April 9, 1987). "Jazz Singer Won Tony in '79". The New York Times. p. D 27. Retrieved May 3, 2024.
  46. ^ Tom Abbott, Dancer Known for Stagings of Robbin's Works. New York Times. Retrieved 26 Jul 2024.
  47. ^ "Anni Frind, Soprano, Is Dead; Performed in 20's and 30's". The New York Times. April 11, 1987. p. 1 32. Retrieved May 3, 2024.
  48. ^ Getman, Andrei Lavrentevich. generals.dk. Retrieved 26 Jul 2024.
  49. ^ Archbishop Kevin McNamara Of Dublin Is Dead at Age 60. New York Times. Retrieved 26 Jul 2024.
  50. ^ Erwin Nyiregyhazi Dies at 84; Pianist Regained Fame in 70's. New York Times. Retrieved 26 Jul 2024.
  51. ^ James Leroy Bondsteel. Congressional Medal of Honor Society. Retrieved 26 Jul 2024.
  52. ^ Al Dodd. Pro Football Reference. Retrieved 26 Jul 2024.
  53. ^ Emil M. Mrak, 85; Nutritionist and Former UC Davis Chancellor. L.A. Times. Retrieved 26 Jul 2024.
  54. ^ "Horst Dassler dies at 51". The Washington Post. April 11, 1987.
  55. ^ "Australian Football - Reg Davies - Player Bio". australianfootball.com.
  56. ^ Steroids Were Not an Answer for Heptathlete : West Germany’s Dressel Died at 26 From Using Performance-Enhancing Drug. L.A. Times. Retrieved 26 Jul 2024.
  57. ^ "Olympedia – Susy Garland". www.olympedia.org.
  58. ^ "Olympedia – Jean Jonlet". www.olympedia.org.
  59. ^ Bryant, Carleton F.. Naval History and Heritage Command. Retrieved 26 Jul 2024.
  60. ^ Edwin McDowell (April 13, 1987). "Wrote Stark Novels of South". The New York Times. p. A 1. Retrieved May 3, 2024.
  61. ^ "George Hart Profile - Cricket Player England | Stats, Records, Video". ESPNcricinfo.
  62. ^ Intern (July 9, 2012). "Primo Levi's Last Moments". Boston Review. Retrieved January 12, 2021.
  63. ^ Loftus-Tottenham, Frederick Joseph. generals.dk. Retrieved 26 Jul 2024.
  64. ^ "Bill Morton (1972) - Hall of Fame". National Football Foundation.
  65. ^ "Kent Taylor, 80, Dies; TV's 'Boston Blackie'". The New York Times. April 14, 1987. p. A 22. Retrieved May 3, 2024.
  66. ^ Mike Von Erich Suicide Apr 1987. Newspapers.com (Longview Daily News). Retrieved 26 Jul 2024.
  67. ^ "Olympedia – Jean Hansen". www.olympedia.org.
  68. ^ Rene Hardy, Resistance Chief Accused of Giving Barbie Aid. New York Times. Retrieved 26 Jul 2024.
  69. ^ "Clarence Isreal Stats, Height, Weight, Position, Rookie Status & More". Baseball-Reference.com.
  70. ^ "Nick Knott Stats, Height, Weight, Position, Title". Hockey-Reference.com.
  71. ^ When Inoki Came To Lahore: The Legendary Bout With Jhara. Friday Times. Retrieved 26 Jul 2024.
  72. ^ Hertha von Walther, 1903-1987. LUX: Yale Collections Discovery. Retrieved 26 Jul 2024.
  73. ^ Of love and murder. The Age (year of death only). Retrieved 26 Jul 2024.
  74. ^ Herbert Blumer. New York Times. Retrieved 26 Jul 2024.
  75. ^ "Australian Football - Jim Considine - Player Bio". australianfootball.com.
  76. ^ "EVANS, ALFRED THOMAS ('Fred' 'Menai') (1914-1987), Labour politician | Dictionary of Welsh Biography". biography.wales.
  77. ^ The Palestinian Exodus of 1948. JSTOR (Journal of Palestine Studies). Retrieved 26 Jul 2024.
  78. ^ "James Ford Profile - Cricket Player Scotland | Stats, Records, Video". ESPNcricinfo.
  79. ^ "Olympedia – Philip Pritchard". www.olympedia.org.
  80. ^ "Australian Football - Neal Thompson - Player Bio". australianfootball.com.
  81. ^ Brian Carlson. Rugby League Project. Retrieved 26 Jul 2024.
  82. ^ TV and Classroom Physicist : ‘Professor Wonderful,’ Julius Sumner Miller, Dies. L.A. Times. Retrieved 26 Jul 2024.
  83. ^ Armstrong, Orland Kay. Biographical Directory of the United States Congress. Retrieved 26 Jul 2024.
  84. ^ Burrows (Dobbin), Rachel. Dictionary of Irish Biography. Retrieved 26 Jul 2024.
  85. ^ Mickey Finn. Galway Advertiser. Retrieved 26 Jul 2024.
  86. ^ "John Hoffman Stats, Height, Weight, Position, Draft, College". Pro-Football-Reference.com.
  87. ^ "Olympedia – Adolphe Lefkowitch". www.olympedia.org.
  88. ^ "Louis R. Lowery Dies; Took Iwo Jima Picture". The New York Times. April 21, 1987. p. A 29. Retrieved May 3, 2024.
  89. ^ Press Maravich. New York Times. Retrieved 26 Jul 2024.
  90. ^ "Bioguide Search". bioguide.congress.gov.
  91. ^ Sam Rothschild. Hockey Reference. Retrieved 26 Jul 2024.
  92. ^ Robert D. McFadden (April 17, 1987). "Charlotte Curtis, a Columnist for the Times, is Dead at 58". The New York Times. p. B 6. Retrieved May 3, 2024.
  93. ^ Juan Venegas. Olympedia. Retrieved 26 Jul 2024.
  94. ^ Pop/Rock - May 6, 1987. L.A. Times. Retrieved 26 Jul 2024.
  95. ^ Biography - Arthur Delaney (1927 - 1987). Rehs Galleries. Retrieved 26 Jul 2024.
  96. ^ "Cecil King, 86, Dies in Dublin; A British Newspaper Leader". The New York Times. April 19, 1987. p. 1 34. Retrieved May 3, 2024.
  97. ^ "Hena Rodríguez Parra". Enciclopedia | La Red Cultural del Banco de la República (in Spanish). June 23, 2024. Archived from the original on July 4, 2024. Retrieved September 6, 2024.
  98. ^ "No Headline". The New York Times. April 19, 1987. p. 1 34. Retrieved May 3, 2024.
  99. ^ George James (April 19, 1987). "Willi Smith, Clothes Designer; Creator of Vivid Sportswear". The New York Times. p. 1 34. Retrieved May 3, 2024.
  100. ^ Van Til, Cornelius (1895-1987). Calvin University. Retrieved 26 Jul 2024.
  101. ^ Eric Pace (April 21, 1987). "Carlos Baker, 77, A Professor and Hemingway Biographer". The New York Times. p. A 29. Retrieved May 3, 2024.
  102. ^ Rites Conducted for Clarinetist Henry Beau. L.A. Times. Retrieved 26 Jul 2024.
  103. ^ Kenneth Bernard Cook (1929–1987). Australian Dictionary of Biography. Retrieved 26 Jul 2024.
  104. ^ The Practice and Poetics of Fieldwork: Hugh Cott and the study of camouflage. Journal of Historical Geography. Nottingham Repository. Retrieved 26 Jul 2024.
  105. ^ TV review: The tragic story of broadcaster Vincent Hanley .... The Irish News. Retrieved 26 Jul 2024.
  106. ^ Langton, Jimmy. Dictionary of Irish Biography. Retrieved 26 Jul 2024.
  107. ^ Joe Robb. Pro Football Reference. Retrieved 26 Jul 2024.
  108. ^ James Barron (April 22, 1987). "Played Mr. Green Jeans on TV". The New York Times. p. D 27. Retrieved May 3, 2024.
  109. ^ Milton Kahl, Top Animator for Walt Disney. L.A. Times. Retrieved 27 Jul 2024.
  110. ^ "David G. Mandelbaum". The New York Times. April 23, 1987. p. D 31. Retrieved May 3, 2024.
  111. ^ "Frank McElyea Stats, Height, Weight, Position, Rookie Status & More". Baseball-Reference.com.
  112. ^ "Roy Partlow Stats, Height, Weight, Position, Rookie Status & More". Baseball-Reference.com.
  113. ^ Albin Krebs (April 21, 1987). "Maxwell D. Taylor, Soldier and Envoy, Dies". The New York Times. p. A 1. Retrieved May 3, 2024.
  114. ^ Antony Tudor, Choreographer, Dies. New York Times. Retrieved 27 Jul 2024.
  115. ^ "Nicholas M. Acquavella, 88, An Art Dealer in Manhattan". The New York Times. April 23, 1987. p. D 31. Retrieved May 3, 2024.
  116. ^ "Antonio Catalano". www.procyclingstats.com.
  117. ^ Cremin, Cornelius (‘Con’) Christopher. Dictionary of Irish Biography. Retrieved 27 Jul 2024.
  118. ^ "Olympedia – Arturo Torres". www.olympedia.org.
  119. ^ title. source. Retrieved 27 Jul 2024.
  120. ^ Strack-Zimmermann, Benjamin. "José Bañón (Player)". www.national-football-teams.com.
  121. ^ Bergmann, Gustav (1906-1987). University of Iowa. Retrieved 27 Jul 2024.
  122. ^ Dennis Hevesi (April 23, 1987). "Early Opponent of Vietnam War". The New York Times. p. D 31. Retrieved May 3, 2024.
  123. ^ "Olympedia – Pat Martin". www.olympedia.org.
  124. ^ Haruyasu Nakajima. Baseball Reference. Retrieved 27 Jul 2024.
  125. ^ Gravestone: Hildrus Augustus Poindexter 20.4.87. Retrieved 27 Jul 2024.
  126. ^ Irving Ashby, 66; Guitarist for Cole, Peterson Trios. L.A. Times. Retrieved 27 Jul 2024.
  127. ^ Margaret Israel, an Artist. New York Times. Retrieved 27 Jul 2024.
  128. ^ "Eddie McCalmon Stats, Height, Weight, Position, Title". Hockey-Reference.com.
  129. ^ Masumi Mitsui. The Canadian Encyclopedia. Retrieved 27 Jul 2024.
  130. ^ Gravestone: J. Edwin Orr 22.4.87. Retrieved 27 Jul 2024.
  131. ^ "The England International Database". englandstats.com.
  132. ^ Bethea Apparent Suicide. New York Times. Retrieved 27 Jul 2024.
  133. ^ Josephine Bell. Britannica. Retrieved 27 Jul 2024.
  134. ^ "John Mihalic Stats, Height, Weight, Position, Rookie Status & More". Baseball-Reference.com.
  135. ^ George Henry Murdock (1920–1987). Australian Dictionary of Biography. Retrieved 27 Jul 2024.
  136. ^ "Roberts, Ross Thompson | Federal Judicial Center". www.fjc.gov.
  137. ^ Pablo Acosta. University of Texas. Retrieved 27 Jul 2024.
  138. ^ Berhanu, Zerihun (1933/4–1987). Oxford Reference. Retrieved 27 Jul 2024.
  139. ^ Blas Roca, Cuban Communist and Party Theoretician, Dies. New York Times. Retrieved 27 Jul 2024.
  140. ^ Judge and Wife Slain by I.R.A. in Car Bombing. New York Times. Retrieved 27 Jul 2024.
  141. ^ "Olympedia – Jack Potts". www.olympedia.org.
  142. ^ Flanagan, Oliver Joseph. Dictionary of Irish Biography. Retrieved 27 Jul 2024.
  143. ^ "Ex-Governor Gubbrud Of South Dakota Dies". The New York Times. April 28, 1987. p. A 28. Retrieved May 3, 2024.
  144. ^ Fred Howser, Fiery, Controversial Ex-Prosecutor, Dies. L.A. Times. Retrieved 27 Jul 2024.
  145. ^ "Obituary: Capt Dudley Mason". The Times. No. 62754. London. April 28, 1987. p. 16. Retrieved January 13, 2024.
  146. ^ "John Silkin Dies in London; Was Labor Cabinet Minister". The New York Times. April 28, 1987. p. A 28. Retrieved May 3, 2024.
  147. ^ Frank Szymanski. Pro Football Reference. Retrieved 28 Jul 2024.
  148. ^ Gravestone: John Burrows 27.4.87. Retrieved 28 Jul 2024.
  149. ^ Gravestone: Attila Hörbiger 27.4.87. Retrieved 28 Jul 2024.
  150. ^ Namakelua, Alice K. (1892–1987). Encyclopedia.com. Retrieved 28 Jul 2024.
  151. ^ "Bill O'Neill Stats, Height, Weight, Position, Draft, College". Pro-Football-Reference.com.
  152. ^ "Australian Football - Bob Smith - Player Bio". australianfootball.com.
  153. ^ "Hannelore Baron, Artist, 61; Known for Symbolic Collages". The New York Times. May 1, 1987. p. A 22. Retrieved May 3, 2024.
  154. ^ "Australian Football - Hugh 'Bonny' Campbell - Player Bio". australianfootball.com.
  155. ^ John Russell (April 29, 1987). "Dealer in Contemporary Art". The New York Times. p. B 6. Retrieved May 3, 2024.
  156. ^ Request for Information Relating to the Death of William Marchant on 28 April 1987. Gov.UK. Retrieved 28 Jul 2024.
  157. ^ "Olympedia – Paul Martin". www.olympedia.org.
  158. ^ "Olympedia – Rolf Monsen". www.olympedia.org.
  159. ^ Emil Staiger, 1908-1987. LUX: Yale Collections Discovery. Retrieved 28 Jul 2024.
  160. ^ "Hubert Bates Stats, Height, Weight, Position, Rookie Status & More". Baseball-Reference.com.
  161. ^ Héctor Carmona. Olympedia. Retrieved 28 Jul 2024.
  162. ^ Sam Goldaper (April 30, 1987). "Gus Johnson, Ex-N.B.A. Star with Baltimore, is Dead at 48". The New York Times. p. B 7. Retrieved May 3, 2024.
  163. ^ Ex-USC Player Saunders, 81, Dies : Model for Tommy Trojan Statue Was a Star in Late 1920s. L.A. Times. Retrieved 28 Jul 2024.
  164. ^ "Olympedia – Angelo Scalzone". www.olympedia.org.
  165. ^ "Olympedia – Mogens Thomassen". www.olympedia.org.
  166. ^ "Olympedia – Harry Wolff". www.olympedia.org.
  167. ^ Marc A. Aaronson, Astronomer, Killed by Revolving Dome. New York Times. Retrieved 28 Jul 2024.
  168. ^ "Olympedia – Maurice Degrelle". www.olympedia.org.
  169. ^ Hugh Dempster, Veteran Stage, Film Actor, Dies. L.A. Times. Retrieved 28 Jul 2024.
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