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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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  • Wilbur J. Cohen, 73, American social scientist and civil servant, U.S. Secretary of Health, Education and Welfare.
  • Gunnar Myrdal, 88, Swedish economist, Nobel laureate in Economic Sciences.
  • Dudley C. Sharp, 82, American Secretary of the Air Force, cancer.

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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 . 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.
  120. No breadwinner for national hero's family. Deccan Herald. Retrieved 30 Jul 2024.
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