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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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  1. ^ "Henri Cochet Is Dead; French Tennis Leader". The New York Times. April 3, 1987. p. B 5. Retrieved May 3, 2024.
  2. ^ Victor D'Amico, 82, A Pioneer in Art Education for Children. New York Times. Retrieved 25 Jul 2024.
  3. ^ Doyle Funeral Saturday. Newspapers.com (Wausau Daily Herald). Retrieved 25 Jul 2024.
  4. ^ Tommy Davis, Ex-49er, Dies; Set Record for Extra Points. New York Times. Retrieved 25 Jul 2024.
  5. ^ Trevor Hockey (Player). National Football Teams. Retrieved 25 Jul 2024.
  6. ^ Eleanor Burke Leacock, 64, A Professor of Anthropology. New York Times. Retrieved 25 Jul 2024.
  7. ^ Convicted rapist Seamus Marley's father was shot dead by .... The Irish News. Retrieved 25 Jul 2024.
  8. ^ James Barron (April 3, 1987). "Buddy Rich, Jazz Drummer with Distinctive Sound, Dies". The New York Times. p. B 5. Retrieved May 3, 2024.
  9. ^ Watt, (Raymond Egerton) Harry. Oxford Dictionary of National Biography. Retrieved 25 Jul 2024.
  10. ^ Kansuke Yamamoto. J. Paul Getty Museum (year of death only). Retrieved 25 Jul 2024.
  11. ^ Tom Sestak, former Buffalo Bills defensive tackle,.... L.A. Times. Retrieved 25 Jul 2024.
  12. ^ A rebel in life and work. The Hindu. Retrieved 25 Jul 2024.
  13. ^ Moore, C.L. (1911–1987). Encyclopedia.com. Retrieved 25 Jul 2024.
  14. ^ "Michael Redstone". The New York Times. April 9, 1987. p. D 27. Retrieved May 3, 2024.
  15. ^ Buddhist Leader Dies; Started Centers in U.S.. New York Times. Retrieved 25 Jul 2024.
  16. ^ Jack Howe John Robert Howe (Player). National Football Teams. Retrieved 26 Jul 2024.
  17. ^ "Ousted as Lesotho Headin a Coup". The New York Times. April 6, 1987. p. B 14. Retrieved May 3, 2024.
  18. ^ Jim White. Pro Football Reference. Retrieved 26 Jul 2024.
  19. ^ "James G. Donovan, an Ex-Congressman and Attorney, Dies". The New York Times. April 7, 1987. p. D 30. Retrieved May 3, 2024.
  20. ^ Jean-Baptiste Doumeng, 68, Wealthy French Communist. New York Times. Retrieved 26 Jul 2024.
  21. ^ A Salute to Will Hindle's Films. L.A. Times. Retrieved 26 Jul 2024.
  22. ^ Mr Charles Hope. UK Parliament. Retrieved 26 Jul 2024.
  23. ^ John Lehmann. Britannica. Retrieved 26 Jul 2024.
  24. ^ Emmy-Winning Producer Shot to Death in Office. New York Times. Retrieved 26 Jul 2024.
  25. ^ Kentucky by Heart: Versailles resident Noel Parrish became field commander for Tuskegee Airmen. Northern Kentucky Tribune. Retrieved 26 Jul 2024.
  26. ^ Obituary for Paul Peek. Newspapers.com (The San Francisco Examiner). Retrieved 26 Jul 2024.
  27. ^ "Former Providence Mayor Walter H. Reynolds dies". The Providence Journal. April 8, 1987. pp. 1–2.
  28. ^ John S. Wilson (April 9, 1987). "Jazz Singer Won Tony in '79". The New York Times. p. D 27. Retrieved May 3, 2024.
  29. ^ Tom Abbott, Dancer Known for Stagings of Robbin's Works. New York Times. Retrieved 26 Jul 2024.
  30. ^ "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.
  31. ^ Getman, Andrei Lavrentevich. generals.dk. Retrieved 26 Jul 2024.
  32. ^ Archbishop Kevin McNamara Of Dublin Is Dead at Age 60. New York Times. Retrieved 26 Jul 2024.
  33. ^ Erwin Nyiregyhazi Dies at 84; Pianist Regained Fame in 70's. New York Times. Retrieved 26 Jul 2024.
  34. ^ James Leroy Bondsteel. Congressional Medal of Honor Society. Retrieved 26 Jul 2024.
  35. ^ Al Dodd. Pro Football Reference. Retrieved 26 Jul 2024.
  36. ^ Emil M. Mrak, 85; Nutritionist and Former UC Davis Chancellor. L.A. Times. Retrieved 26 Jul 2024.
  37. ^ "Horst Dassler dies at 51". The Washington Post. April 11, 1987.
  38. ^ 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.
  39. ^ Bryant, Carleton F.. Naval History and Heritage Command. Retrieved 26 Jul 2024.
  40. ^ Edwin McDowell (April 13, 1987). "Wrote Stark Novels of South". The New York Times. p. A 1. Retrieved May 3, 2024.
  41. ^ Intern (July 9, 2012). "Primo Levi's Last Moments". Boston Review. Retrieved January 12, 2021.
  42. ^ Loftus-Tottenham, Frederick Joseph. generals.dk. Retrieved 26 Jul 2024.
  43. ^ "Kent Taylor, 80, Dies; TV's 'Boston Blackie'". The New York Times. April 14, 1987. p. A 22. Retrieved May 3, 2024.
  44. ^ Mike Von Erich Suicide Apr 1987. Newspapers.com (Longview Daily News). Retrieved 26 Jul 2024.
  45. ^ Rene Hardy, Resistance Chief Accused of Giving Barbie Aid. New York Times. Retrieved 26 Jul 2024.
  46. ^ When Inoki Came To Lahore: The Legendary Bout With Jhara. Friday Times. Retrieved 26 Jul 2024.
  47. ^ Hertha von Walther, 1903-1987. LUX: Yale Collections Discovery. Retrieved 26 Jul 2024.
  48. ^ Of love and murder. The Age (year of death only). Retrieved 26 Jul 2024.
  49. ^ Herbert Blumer. New York Times. Retrieved 26 Jul 2024.
  50. ^ The Palestinian Exodus of 1948. JSTOR (Journal of Palestine Studies). Retrieved 26 Jul 2024.
  51. ^ Brian Carlson. Rugby League Project. Retrieved 26 Jul 2024.
  52. ^ TV and Classroom Physicist : ‘Professor Wonderful,’ Julius Sumner Miller, Dies. L.A. Times. Retrieved 26 Jul 2024.
  53. ^ Armstrong, Orland Kay. Biographical Directory of the United States Congress. Retrieved 26 Jul 2024.
  54. ^ Burrows (Dobbin), Rachel. Dictionary of Irish Biography. Retrieved 26 Jul 2024.
  55. ^ Mickey Finn. Galway Advertiser. Retrieved 26 Jul 2024.
  56. ^ "Louis R. Lowery Dies; Took Iwo Jima Picture". The New York Times. April 21, 1987. p. A 29. Retrieved May 3, 2024.
  57. ^ Press Maravich. New York Times. Retrieved 26 Jul 2024.
  58. ^ Sam Rothschild. Hockey Reference. Retrieved 26 Jul 2024.
  59. ^ 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.
  60. ^ Juan Venegas. Olympedia. Retrieved 26 Jul 2024.
  61. ^ Pop/Rock - May 6, 1987. L.A. Times. Retrieved 26 Jul 2024.
  62. ^ Biography - Arthur Delaney (1927 - 1987). Rehs Galleries. Retrieved 26 Jul 2024.
  63. ^ "Cecil King, 86, Dies in Dublin; A British Newspaper Leader". The New York Times. April 19, 1987. p. 1 34. Retrieved May 3, 2024.
  64. ^ "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.
  65. ^ "No Headline". The New York Times. April 19, 1987. p. 1 34. Retrieved May 3, 2024.
  66. ^ George James (April 19, 1987). "Willi Smith, Clothes Designer; Creator of Vivid Sportswear". The New York Times. p. 1 34. Retrieved May 3, 2024.
  67. ^ Van Til, Cornelius (1895-1987). Calvin University. Retrieved 26 Jul 2024.
  68. ^ Eric Pace (April 21, 1987). "Carlos Baker, 77, A Professor and Hemingway Biographer". The New York Times. p. A 29. Retrieved May 3, 2024.
  69. ^ Rites Conducted for Clarinetist Henry Beau. L.A. Times. Retrieved 26 Jul 2024.
  70. ^ Kenneth Bernard Cook (1929–1987). Australian Dictionary of Biography. Retrieved 26 Jul 2024.
  71. ^ The Practice and Poetics of Fieldwork: Hugh Cott and the study of camouflage. Journal of Historical Geography. Nottingham Repository. Retrieved 26 Jul 2024.
  72. ^ TV review: The tragic story of broadcaster Vincent Hanley .... The Irish News. Retrieved 26 Jul 2024.
  73. ^ Langton, Jimmy. Dictionary of Irish Biography. Retrieved 26 Jul 2024.
  74. ^ Joe Robb. Pro Football Reference. Retrieved 26 Jul 2024.
  75. ^ James Barron (April 22, 1987). "Played Mr. Green Jeans on TV". The New York Times. p. D 27. Retrieved May 3, 2024.
  76. ^ Milton Kahl, Top Animator for Walt Disney. L.A. Times. Retrieved 27 Jul 2024.
  77. ^ "David G. Mandelbaum". The New York Times. April 23, 1987. p. D 31. Retrieved May 3, 2024.
  78. ^ Albin Krebs (April 21, 1987). "Maxwell D. Taylor, Soldier and Envoy, Dies". The New York Times. p. A 1. Retrieved May 3, 2024.
  79. ^ Antony Tudor, Choreographer, Dies. New York Times. Retrieved 27 Jul 2024.
  80. ^ "Nicholas M. Acquavella, 88, An Art Dealer in Manhattan". The New York Times. April 23, 1987. p. D 31. Retrieved May 3, 2024.
  81. ^ Cremin, Cornelius (‘Con’) Christopher. Dictionary of Irish Biography. Retrieved 27 Jul 2024.
  82. ^ title. source. Retrieved 27 Jul 2024.
  83. ^ Bergmann, Gustav (1906-1987). University of Iowa. Retrieved 27 Jul 2024.
  84. ^ Dennis Hevesi (April 23, 1987). "Early Opponent of Vietnam War". The New York Times. p. D 31. Retrieved May 3, 2024.
  85. ^ Haruyasu Nakajima. Baseball Reference. Retrieved 27 Jul 2024.
  86. ^ Gravestone: Hildrus Augustus Poindexter 20.4.87. Retrieved 27 Jul 2024.
  87. ^ Irving Ashby, 66; Guitarist for Cole, Peterson Trios. L.A. Times. Retrieved 27 Jul 2024.
  88. ^ Margaret Israel, an Artist. New York Times. Retrieved 27 Jul 2024.
  89. ^ Masumi Mitsui. The Canadian Encyclopedia. Retrieved 27 Jul 2024.
  90. ^ Gravestone: J. Edwin Orr 22.4.87. Retrieved 27 Jul 2024.
  91. ^ Josephine Bell. Britannica. Retrieved 27 Jul 2024.
  92. ^ Bethea Apparent Suicide. New York Times. Retrieved 27 Jul 2024.
  93. ^ George Henry Murdock (1920–1987). Australian Dictionary of Biography. Retrieved 27 Jul 2024.
  94. ^ Pablo Acosta. University of Texas. Retrieved 27 Jul 2024.
  95. ^ Berhanu, Zerihun (1933/4–1987). Oxford Reference. Retrieved 27 Jul 2024.
  96. ^ Blas Roca, Cuban Communist and Party Theoretician, Dies. New York Times. Retrieved 27 Jul 2024.
  97. ^ Judge and Wife Slain by I.R.A. in Car Bombing. New York Times. Retrieved 27 Jul 2024.
  98. ^ Flanagan, Oliver Joseph. Dictionary of Irish Biography. Retrieved 27 Jul 2024.
  99. ^ "Ex-Governor Gubbrud Of South Dakota Dies". The New York Times. April 28, 1987. p. A 28. Retrieved May 3, 2024.
  100. ^ Fred Howser, Fiery, Controversial Ex-Prosecutor, Dies. L.A. Times. Retrieved 27 Jul 2024.
  101. ^ "Obituary: Capt Dudley Mason". The Times. No. 62754. London. April 28, 1987. p. 16. Retrieved January 13, 2024.
  102. ^ "John Silkin Dies in London; Was Labor Cabinet Minister". The New York Times. April 28, 1987. p. A 28. Retrieved May 3, 2024.
  103. ^ Frank Szymanski. Pro Football Reference. Retrieved 28 Jul 2024.
  104. ^ Gravestone: John Burrows 27.4.87. Retrieved 28 Jul 2024.
  105. ^ Gravestone: Attila Hörbiger 27.4.87. Retrieved 28 Jul 2024.
  106. ^ Namakelua, Alice K. (1892–1987). Encyclopedia.com. Retrieved 28 Jul 2024.
  107. ^ "Hannelore Baron, Artist, 61; Known for Symbolic Collages". The New York Times. May 1, 1987. p. A 22. Retrieved May 3, 2024.
  108. ^ John Russell (April 29, 1987). "Dealer in Contemporary Art". The New York Times. p. B 6. Retrieved May 3, 2024.
  109. ^ Request for Information Relating to the Death of William Marchant on 28 April 1987. Gov.UK. Retrieved 28 Jul 2024.
  110. ^ Emil Staiger, 1908-1987. LUX: Yale Collections Discovery. Retrieved 28 Jul 2024.
  111. ^ Héctor Carmona. Olympedia. Retrieved 28 Jul 2024.
  112. ^ 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.
  113. ^ Ex-USC Player Saunders, 81, Dies : Model for Tommy Trojan Statue Was a Star in Late 1920s. L.A. Times. Retrieved 28 Jul 2024.
  114. ^ Marc A. Aaronson, Astronomer, Killed by Revolving Dome. New York Times. Retrieved 28 Jul 2024.
  115. ^ Hugh Dempster, Veteran Stage, Film Actor, Dies. L.A. Times. Retrieved 28 Jul 2024.