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Deaths in October 1987

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The following is a list of notable deaths in October 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. ^ Sir Richard Arthur (Dick) Blackburn (1918–1987). Australian Dictionary of Biography. Retrieved 9 Sep 2024.
  2. ^ Caught Red Handed. Newspapers.com (The Observer). Retrieved 9 Sep 2024.
  3. ^ Clyde, June (1909–1987). Encyclopedia.com. Retrieved 9 Sep 2024.
  4. ^ "Geoffrey Jackson, 72, Envoy Held 8 Months by Tupamaros". The New York Times. October 3, 1987. p. 1 33. Retrieved April 27, 2024.
  5. ^ Eric Pace (October 3, 1987). "Madeleine Carroll Dies at 81; Film Actress of 30's and 40's". The New York Times. p. 1 33. Retrieved April 27, 2024.
  6. ^ Peter B. Medawar, Scientist, is Dead. New York Times. Retrieved 9 Sep 2024.
  7. ^ Oscar-Winning Director and Writer Russell Rouse. L.A. Times. Retrieved 9 Sep 2024.
  8. ^ Jane Gross (October 5, 1987). "Jean Anouilh, the French Playwright, Is Dead at 77". The New York Times. p. D 13. Retrieved May 30, 2022.
  9. ^ "Remembering Catherine Bramwell-Booth". Retrieved December 18, 2022.
  10. ^ Maria Ivogun, Leading Singer Of German Opera for 20 Years. New York Times. Retrieved 9 Sep 2024.
  11. ^ Will Mercer Cook. New York Times. Retrieved 10 Sep 2024.
  12. ^ Mr Eric Gandar-Dower. UK Parliament. Retrieved 10 Sep 2024.
  13. ^ Hubert Yencesse. Olympedia. Retrieved 10 Sep 2024.
  14. ^ 15th October 1987. London Gazette. Retrieved 10 Sep 2024.
  15. ^ Roald Jensen (Player). National Football Teams. Retrieved 10 Sep 2024.
  16. ^ "Charles Carney Dead; Served Ohio in House". The New York Times. October 12, 1987. p. D 11. Retrieved April 27, 2024.
  17. ^ "Cedric Phatudi Is Dead; Leader in South Africa". The New York Times. October 8, 1987. p. B 5. Retrieved April 27, 2024.
  18. ^ "Bobby Walston, 58, Is Dead; Leading Scorer of the Eagles". The New York Times. October 9, 1987. p. D 19. Retrieved April 27, 2024.
  19. ^ Known as the 'Serial King' : Spencer G. Bennet, 94. L.A. Times. Retrieved 10 Sep 2024.
  20. ^ Sir Rolf Williams. UK Parliament. Retrieved 10 Sep 2024.
  21. ^ Roger Green; Authority on Children's Literature. L.A. Times. Retrieved 10 Sep 2024.
  22. ^ Constantine Tsatsos, 88; First President of Greek Republic. L.A. Times. Retrieved 10 Sep 2024.
  23. ^ Farhad's death anniversary today. The Daily Star. Retrieved 10 Sep 2024.
  24. ^ Epitome of creative dynamism. The Statesman. Retrieved 10 Sep 2024.
  25. ^ Albin Krebs (October 10, 1987). "Clare Boothe Luce Dies at 84: Playwright, Politician, Envoy". The New York Times. p. 1 1. Retrieved April 27, 2024.
  26. ^ William P. Murphy. The Nobel Prize. Retrieved 10 Sep 2024.
  27. ^ Sir Henry Studholme. UK Parliament (year of death only). Retrieved 10 Sep 2024.
  28. ^ Boran, Behice (p. 83). Academia.edu (The Encyclopedia of Islam). Retrieved 10 Sep 2024.
  29. ^ Jaroslav Bouček (Player). National Football Teams. Retrieved 10 Sep 2024.
  30. ^ Soul-Searching Over Barschel Case : West German .... L.A. Times. Retrieved 10 Sep 2024.
  31. ^ The World - News from Oct. 14, 1987. L.A. Times. Retrieved 10 Sep 2024.
  32. ^ Mr Niall Macpherson. UK Parliament. Retrieved 10 Sep 2024.
  33. ^ Sir Alan Wedel Ramsay McNicoll (1908–1987). Australian Dictionary of Biography. Retrieved 10 Sep 2024.
  34. ^ Fahri Koruturk; Former Head of State of Turkey. L.A. Times. Retrieved 10 Sep 2024.
  35. ^ "Alf Landon, G.O.P. Standard-Bearer, Dies at 100". The New York Times. October 13, 1987. p. B 7. Retrieved April 27, 2024.
  36. ^ Russ Letlow. Green Bay Packers. Retrieved 10 Sep 2024.
  37. ^ Stephen Labaton (October 27, 1987). "Philleo Nash, at 77; Was a U.S. Official In 3 Administrations". The New York Times. p. D 35. Retrieved April 27, 2024.
  38. ^ Susan Heller Anderson (October 14, 1987). "Walter Brattain, Inventor, is Dead". The New York Times. p. B 12. Retrieved April 26, 2024.
  39. ^ Kishore Kumar. Britannica. Retrieved 10 Sep 2024.
  40. ^ Gravestone: Nilgün Marmara 13.10.87. Retrieved 10 Sep 2024.
  41. ^ Lisa Belkin (October 16, 1987). "Lucy Monroe Dies; A Celebrated Singer Of National Anthem". The New York Times. p. B 5. Retrieved April 27, 2024.
  42. ^ Finding aid for the Walter Fraser Oakeshott papers, 1926-1986 (bulk 1949-1986). Online Archive of California. Retrieved 10 Sep 2024.
  43. ^ Halffter, Rodolfo (1900–1987). Encyclopedia.com. Retrieved 10 Sep 2024.
  44. ^ Obituaries : Documentary Film Director Basil Wright. L.A. Times. Retrieved 10 Sep 2024.
  45. ^ "Sir Arthur Benson." Times [London, England] 19 Oct. 1987: 18. The Times Digital Archive. Web. 9 Aug. 2012.
  46. ^ "Archbishop Donnellan Of Atlanta Dies at 73". The New York Times. October 19, 1987. p. B 10. Retrieved April 27, 2024.
  47. ^ Juda Hirsch Quastel, 2 October 1899 - 15 October 1987. Royal Society. Retrieved 10 Sep 2024.
  48. ^ Thomas Sankara. Britannica. Retrieved 10 Sep 2024.
  49. ^ Joseph Cardinal Hoffner, 80; Led German Catholic Church. New York Times. Retrieved 10 Sep 2024.
  50. ^ Margaret Stella (Meg) Lee - Australian Dictionary of Biography. Australian Dictionary of Biography. Retrieved 10 Sep 2024.
  51. ^ "Dana Suesse, 76, Dies; Wrote 30's Hit Songs". The New York Times. October 21, 1987. p. B 6. Retrieved April 27, 2024.
  52. ^ Obituaries : Ruby Dandridge; Singer, Actress, Mother of Performer Daughters. L.A. Times. Retrieved 10 Sep 2024.
  53. ^ Peter Pund Papers. Georgia Tech. Retrieved 10 Sep 2024.
  54. ^ [url title]. source. Retrieved 10 Sep 2024.
  55. ^ David E. Pitt (October 21, 1987). "Theodore Brameld Dies at 83; Taught Educational Theory". The New York Times. p. B 6. Retrieved April 26, 2024.
  56. ^ Wolfgang Saxon (October 19, 1987). "Sol Goldman, Major Real-Estate Investor, Dies". The New York Times. p. B 10. Retrieved April 27, 2024.
  57. ^ Peter B. Flint (October 20, 1987). "Dr. Philip Levine, 87, Is Dead; Discovered Blood's Rh Factor". The New York Times. p. B 4. Retrieved April 27, 2024.
  58. ^ "Louis C. Miriani, 90, Former Detroit Mayor". The New York Times. October 21, 1987. p. B 6. Retrieved April 27, 2024.
  59. ^ Jacqueline du Pre, Noted Cellist, Is Dead at 42. New York Times. Retrieved 10 Sep 2024.
  60. ^ Ben Stahl, Illustrator, is Dead; A Founder of Artists School. New York Times. Retrieved 10 Sep 2024.
  61. ^ A.N. Kolmogorov Dies at 84; Top Russian Mathematician. New York Times. Retrieved 11 Sep 2024.
  62. ^ Lars-Erik Sjöberg. New York Times. Retrieved 11 Sep 2024.
  63. ^ Pal Gabor, a Movie Director; Satirized Concerns of Youth. New York Times. Retrieved 11 Sep 2024.
  64. ^ Yingqin, He. Traces of War. Retrieved 11 Sep 2024.
  65. ^ Dr. K. G. Adiyodi. Niyamasabha.org. Retrieved 11 Sep 2024.
  66. ^ Taylor Scott. Dunsfold Airfield History Society. Retrieved 11 Sep 2024.
  67. ^ "Lino Ventura Is Dead; Star of French Movies". The New York Times. October 24, 1987. p. 1 37. Retrieved April 27, 2024.
  68. ^ "Constantin Alajalov Is Dead; Was Painter and Illustrator". The New York Times. October 28, 1987. p. B 11. Retrieved April 27, 2024.
  69. ^ "Raymond Ketchledge, 67, an Electronics Inventor". The New York Times. October 29, 1987. p. D 27. Retrieved April 27, 2024.
  70. ^ Morton, A. L. (Arthur Leslie), 1903-1987. National Library of Australia. Retrieved 11 Sep 2024.
  71. ^ Jimmy Mullen James Mullen (Player). National Football Teams. Retrieved 11 Sep 2024.
  72. ^ Della Raney. National Museum of the United States Army. Retrieved 11 Sep 2024.
  73. ^ Alejandro Scopelli Alejandro Scopelli Casanova (Coach). National Football Teams. Retrieved 11 Sep 2024.
  74. ^ Enid Chadwick brought colour to the Shrine. Church Times. Retrieved 12 Sep 2024.
  75. ^ Gravestone: Kelvin Darnell Martin 24.10.87. Retrieved 12 Sep 2024.
  76. ^ Ivan Beshoff, Last Survivor Of Mutiny on the Potemkin. New York Times. Retrieved 12 Sep 2024.
  77. ^ Edward Hudson (October 28, 1987). "Cecil Brown Is Dead; A News Broadcaster And Correspondent". The New York Times. p. B 11. Retrieved April 27, 2024.
  78. ^ Marta Feuchtwanger, Widow of Famous Novelist, Dies. L.A. Times. Retrieved 12 Sep 2024.
  79. ^ Joan Cook (October 27, 1987). "Dr. Maxwell Finland, 85, Dies; Expert on Infectious Disease". The New York Times. p. D 34. Retrieved April 27, 2024.
  80. ^ "Louis Guttman, a Leader Of Social Research in Israel". The New York Times. October 27, 1987. p. D 35. Retrieved April 27, 2024.
  81. ^ Robert Palmer (October 30, 1987). "Willis Jackson, 59, Tenor Saxophonist In Jazz and Blues". The New York Times. p. D 22. Retrieved April 27, 2024.
  82. ^ Gerald L. Pearson 1905-1987. National Academy of Engineering. Retrieved 12 Sep 2024.
  83. ^ Obituaries: Mr. J. A. Ratcliffe. Harvard (SAO/NASA Astrophysics Data System). Retrieved 12 Sep 2024.
  84. ^ "Kate Turabian Dies; Author of Stylebook About Dissertations". The New York Times. October 26, 1987. p. B 12. Retrieved April 27, 2024.
  85. ^ Salvadoran Human Rights Activist Slain. New York Times. Retrieved 12 Sep 2024.
  86. ^ Greg Bautzer, Attorney for Film Stars, Dies. L.A. Times. Retrieved 12 Sep 2024.
  87. ^ Edith Davis, Nancy Reagan's Mother, Is Dead. New York Times. Retrieved 12 Sep 2024.
  88. ^ Victor W. Ganz, Art Collector And Official of the Whitney. New York Times. Retrieved 12 Sep 2024.
  89. ^ Adam Wolanin (Player). National Football Teams. Retrieved 12 Sep 2024.
  90. ^ Jorge Dalto Dies at 39; A Jazz-Fusion Pianist. New York Times. Retrieved 12 Sep 2024.
  91. ^ Jean Helion, Abstract and Representational Artist. New York Times. Retrieved 12 Sep 2024.
  92. ^ C. Gerald Fraser (October 30, 1987). "John Oliver Killens, 71, Author And Founder of Writers' Group". The New York Times. p. D 22. Retrieved April 27, 2024.
  93. ^ Vijay Merchant. Wisden. Retrieved 12 Sep 2024.
  94. ^ Mario Merola, 65, Prosecutor In the Bronx for 15 Years, Dies. New York Times. Retrieved 12 Sep 2024.
  95. ^ Andre Masson, 91, Dies; Was a Major Surrealist. New York Times. Retrieved 12 Sep 2024.
  96. ^ Mr Jasper More. UK Parliament (year of death only). Retrieved 12 Sep 2024.
  97. ^ Edward Hudson (October 31, 1987). "Albert Crary, Geophysicist, Dies; An Explorer of Both Polar Regions". The New York Times. p. 1 33. Retrieved April 27, 2024.
  98. ^ The Papers of Admiral Sir William Wellclose Davis. University of Cambridge. Retrieved 12 Sep 2024.
  99. ^ Obituary of Robert Heber-Percy. Faringdon Community. Retrieved 12 Sep 2024.
  100. ^ "Woody Herman, Bandleader, Dies at 74". The New York Times. October 30, 1987. p. D 22. Retrieved April 27, 2024.
  101. ^ Kamal el-Mallakh. New York Times. Retrieved 12 Sep 2024.
  102. ^ "Dr. Frederic M. Wheelock; Professor, 85". The New York Times. November 10, 1987. p. D 33. Retrieved April 27, 2024.
  103. ^ "Thomas G. Bergin, 82, An Authority on Dante". The New York Times. November 3, 1987. p. D 29. Retrieved April 27, 2024.
  104. ^ Wolfgang Saxon (November 2, 1987). "Joseph Campbell, Writer Known For His Scholarship on Mythology". The New York Times. p. D 15. Retrieved April 27, 2024.
  105. ^ S.V. Petersen. Britannica Kids. Retrieved 13 Sep 2024.
  106. ^ "Grady B. Wilson". The New York Times. November 3, 1987. p. D 29. Retrieved April 27, 2024.
  107. ^ Gen Paul DeWitt Adams. Military Hall of Honor. Retrieved 13 Sep 2024.
  108. ^ Obituary: Raj Chandra Bose. South Asian American Digital Archive (The Coloradoan). Retrieved 13 Sep 2024.