Deaths in April 1988

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The following is a list of notable deaths in April 1988.

Contents

Entries for each day are listed alphabetically by surname. A typical entry lists information in the following sequence:

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References

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  2. Jim Jordan, Fibber McGee of Radio, Dies. L.A. Times. Retrieved 15 Jun 2024.
  3. Child-killer taunted investigators for 30 years with disturbing notes. DNA ends the mystery of who did it, police say. CNN. Retrieved 12 Jul 2024.
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  5. Kimmell family shares anger over change in killer’s sentence. Wyoming Tribune Eagle. Retrieved 20 Jun 2024.
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  7. "Anthony Pelissier, Actor, 75" . The New York Times . April 7, 1988. p. D 21. Retrieved April 16, 2024.
  8. John T. McQuiston (April 4, 1988). "Milton Caniff, 81, Creator of 'Steve Canyon,' Dies" . The New York Times . p. B 10. Retrieved April 16, 2024.
  9. Lee Man Fong. Sotheby's. Retrieved 8 Jun 2024.
  10. "Dr. V. S. Wakankar". Indira Gandhi National Centre for the Arts. Retrieved 14 July 2024.
  11. Myra de Groot (1937-1988). National Film and Sound Archive of Australia. Retrieved 4 Jun 2024.
  12. Karol Fageros Short, Tennis Champion, 53. New York Times. Retrieved 7 Jun 2024.
  13. "Eric A. Havelock, 84, Professor of Classics" . The New York Times . April 6, 1988. p. D 30. Retrieved April 16, 2024.
  14. Roy E. Weatherby Sr., Firearms Innovator, 77. New York Times. Retrieved 15 Jul 2024.
  15. Mozaffar Firouz, 83, Iran 'Red Prince,' Dies. New York Times. Retrieved 8 Jun 2024.
  16. Names in the News - April 7, 1988. L.A. Times. Retrieved 12 Jun 2024.
  17. Swedish-Born Film Actor, TV Director Alf Kjellin, Age 68. L.A. Times. Retrieved 18 Jun 2024.
  18. Obituary for Barbara Elizabeth Linington, 1921-1988 (Aged 67). Newspapers.com (Times-Press-Recorder). Retrieved 21 Jun 2024.
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  20. Dr. Robert S. Mendelsohn, Medical Critic, 61. New York Times. Retrieved 23 Jun 2024.
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  22. Gunārs Astra (1931-1988). Military Heritage Tourism. Retrieved 26 May 2024.
  23. "Sir John Clements, Stage Veteran, Dies at 77" . The New York Times . April 10, 1988. p. 1 36. Retrieved April 16, 2024.
  24. "Hamdija Pozderac Yugoslav Official, 64" . The New York Times . April 7, 1988. p. D 21. Retrieved April 16, 2024.
  25. "Sir Denis Hamilton, 69, British News Executive" . The New York Times . April 8, 1988. p. A 22. Retrieved April 16, 2024.
  26. Albert Rogell. Rotten Tomatoes. Retrieved 3 Jul 2024.
  27. Tension after terrorists kill Kanpur Congress(I) legislator Vilayati Ram Katyal in Kanpur. India Today. Retrieved 16 Jun 2024.
  28. Howard W. French (April 10, 1988). "Brook Benton, Singer of Hit Tunes Known for his Ballads, Dies at 56" . The New York Times . p. 1 36. Retrieved April 16, 2024.
  29. Sydney Harry Cohen. mlb.com. Retrieved 1 June 2024.
  30. John H. Dent, Former Legislator, 80. New York Times. Retrieved 4 Jun 2024.
  31. Memorial Set for Frederica Rudulph. L.A. Times. Retrieved 12 Jun 2024.
  32. "Dave Prater, 50, Dies; Soul Singer of the 60's" . The New York Times . April 13, 1988. p. B 8. Retrieved April 16, 2024.
  33. "Willy Schaeffler, Skiing Coach, 72" . The New York Times . April 12, 1988. p. D 35. Retrieved April 16, 2024.
  34. van Rijn, Nicolaas (April 11, 1988). "William Temple, temperance leader". The Toronto Star . Toronto. pp. A1, A12.
  35. Cliff Gladwin. Wisden. Retrieved 10 Jun 2024.
  36. Woody Kling, 62, Dies; Writer of TV Comedy. New York Times. Retrieved 18 Jun 2024.
  37. Ithell Colquhoun. Tate Art Gallery. Retrieved 1 June 2024.
  38. Ex-Rep. James Domengeaux, 81. New York Times. Retrieved 5 Jun 2024.
  39. "Jeff Donnell, 66, Dies; TV and Movie Actress" . The New York Times . April 16, 1988. p. 1 39. Retrieved April 16, 2024.
  40. Jesse Lasky Jr., 79; Was a Screenwriter. New York Times. Retrieved 19 Jun 2024.
  41. S. Gibney; Oscar-Winning Screen Writer. L.A. Times. Retrieved 10 Jun 2024.
  42. Sound recordings and transcriptions of interviews by Joan Smith of Harry McShane, Marxist activist, c1972-c1973. University of Warwick. Retrieved 23 Jun 2024.
  43. Alan Paton, Author And Apartheid Foe, Dies of Cancer at 85. New York Times. Retrieved 7 Jul 2024.
  44. "Frank Skaff, Baseball Manager, 74" . The New York Times . April 15, 1988. p. B 6. Retrieved April 16, 2024.
  45. "Jean Gascon, Director, 67" . The New York Times . April 23, 1988. p. 1 11. Retrieved April 16, 2024.
  46. Obituary for Daniel Guérin, French libertarian communist. The Anarchist Library. Retrieved 10 Jun 2024.
  47. John (Jack) McIntosh, M.P.. Parliament of Canada. Retrieved 22 Jun 2024.
  48. Obituaries: Pony Poindexter; Saxophonist With Jazz Vocal Group. L.A. Times. Retrieved 2 Jul 2024.
  49. "Camilla Ravera, 98, Italy Communist, Dies" . The New York Times . April 16, 1988. p. 1 39. Retrieved April 16, 2024.
  50. "John Stonehouse; Ex-British Aide, 62, Faked Death in '74" . The New York Times . April 15, 1988. p. B 6. Retrieved April 16, 2024.
  51. Ames, Rosemary (1906–1988). encyclopedia.com. Retrieved 25 May 2024.
  52. "G. E. Mylonas, 89, Archeologist Who Led Greek Excavations, Dies" . The New York Times . May 2, 1988. p. D 14. Retrieved April 16, 2024.
  53. "Kenneth Williams, 62, Of the 'Carry On' Films" . The New York Times . April 16, 1988. p. 1 39. Retrieved April 16, 2024.
  54. Anderson, Sir John D'Arcy. Dictionary of Irish Biography. Retrieved 25 May 2024.
  55. Crash of a Mitsubishi MU-2B-36 Marquise in Saint-Just-Saint-Rambert: 6 Killed. Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives. Retrieved 5 Jun 2024.
  56. John Rockwell (April 20, 1988). "Youri Egorov, 33, a Soviet Pianist Who Defected to Further His Art" . The New York Times . p. B 9. Retrieved April 16, 2024.
  57. Dutch Essayist Dead at 90. Jewish Telegraphic Agency. Retrieved 15 Jun 2024.
  58. John Reardon, 58, Noted Baritone And Champion of Modern Opera. New York Times. Retrieved 3 Jul 2024.
  59. On This Day in Sport: April 16. Loop Trinidad & Tobago News. Retrieved 3 Jul 2024.
  60. Proctor, Kate (April 16, 2013). "Bobby Thompson's son speaks about dad on the 25th anniversary of his death". Chronicle Live. Retrieved December 29, 2019.
  61. Khalīl Ibrāhīm al-Wazīr. Britannica. Retrieved 15 Jul 2024.
  62. Corpron, Carlotta (1901–1988). Texas State Historical Association. Retrieved 2 Jun 2024.
  63. "Toni Frissell, 81, Dies; A Noted Photographer" . The New York Times . April 20, 1988. p. B 9. Retrieved April 16, 2024.
  64. Paul L. Freeman Jr., 80, Is Dead; Infantry Commander in Two Wars. New York Times. Retrieved 8 Jun 2024.
  65. On This Day in 1988 Nino Gaggi Died, Aged 62. nationalcrimesyndicate.com. Retrieved 8 Jun 2024.
  66. Ms Felicity Lane-Fox. UK Parliament. Retrieved 18 Jun 2024.
  67. "Patrick Mphephu, Homeland Leader, 63" . The New York Times . April 21, 1988. p. B 10. Retrieved April 16, 2024.
  68. John Russell (April 19, 1988). "Louise Nevelson, Sculptor, Is Dead at 88" . The New York Times . p. D 31. Retrieved April 16, 2024.
  69. "Eva Novak Dies at 90; Starred With Tom Mix" . The New York Times . April 20, 1988. p. B 9. Retrieved April 16, 2024.
  70. Otto Pächt (1902-1988). NYU (year of death only). Retrieved 30 Jun 2024.
  71. George Williams, Musical Arranger, 71. New York Times. Retrieved 16 Jul 2024.
  72. Isaak Moiseevich Yaglom (obituary). IOP Science. Retrieved 16 Jul 2024.
  73. Stanton Delaplane, 80; San Francisco Writer. New York Times. Retrieved 4 Jun 2024.
  74. Kevin Dero (April 18, 2018). "\"Plus cancéreux que moi, tumeur!\": il y a 30 ans, Desproges nous quittait". rtbf.be (in French). Retrieved June 21, 2021.
  75. Antonín Puč (Player). National Football Teams. Retrieved 3 Jul 2024.
  76. Ali Oktay Rifat: Poems on living and dying, love and loitering. Daily Sabah. Retrieved 14 Jun 2024.
  77. Obituary for Phyllis Ross (Aged 85). Newspapers.com (Edmonton Journal). Retrieved 3 Jul 2024.
  78. 권기옥 (Kwon Ki-ok). Encyclopedia of Korean Culture. Retrieved 18 Jun 2024.
  79. Jeanne R. Skinner. Marin Independent Journal. Retrieved 7 Jul 2024.
  80. Albert Ross Tilley. Canada'a Aviation Hall of Fame. Retrieved 12 Jul 2024.
  81. Tijuana Journal; 'The Cat' Clawed Many; Is One His Murderer?. New York Times. Retrieved 7 Jun 2024.
  82. Leslie Bennetts (April 22, 1988). "I. A. L. Diamond Is Dead at 67; Won Oscar for 'The Apartment'" . The New York Times . p. A 17. Retrieved April 1, 2024.
  83. Lucas, Mitch (December 19, 2020). "News Herald to announce Buddy Humphrey POY award". Kilgore News Herald . Retrieved November 14, 2023.
  84. Red Rudensky, 89, Safecracker Who Went Straight. New York Times. Retrieved 4 Jul 2024.
  85. The Art of the Post: The Artist Who Loved Trains. The Saturday Evening Post (year of death only). Retrieved 12 Jun 2024.
  86. Hugh S. Knowles, an Inventor, Is Dead at 83. New York Times. Retrieved 18 Jun 2024.
  87. Jesus Rangel (April 23, 1988). "Representative Melvin Price, 83, Is Dead of Cancer After 22 Terms" . The New York Times . p. 1 11. Retrieved April 16, 2024.
  88. Irene Rich, Silent-Screen Actress And Radio Personality, Dies at 96. New York Times. Retrieved 3 Jul 2024.
  89. Talevski, Nick (April 7, 2010). Rock Obituaries – Knocking On Heaven's Door. ISBN   9780857121172 . Retrieved January 29, 2015.
  90. Tchicaya U Tam’si. Britannica. Retrieved 13 Jul 2024.
  91. Karl Leonhard’s Life (1904–1988). Springer. Retrieved 20 Jun 2024.
  92. Lord Ramsey, 83, Dies in Britain; Former Archbishop of Canterbury. New York Times. Retrieved 7 Jul 2024.
  93. The World - News from May 10, 1988. L.A. Times. Retrieved 16 Jul 2024.
  94. Jonathan Woodner, Real Estate Developer. New York Times. Retrieved 16 Jul 2024.
  95. Lygia Clark. Hammer Museum (death year only). Retrieved 1 June 2024.
  96. Carolyn Franklin, 43, Singer and Songwriter. New York Times. Retrieved 8 Jun 2024.
  97. Michael Lantz Is Dead; U.S. Sculptor Was 80. New York Times. Retrieved 19 Jun 2024.
  98. Burnita S. Matthews Dies at 93; First Woman on U.S. Trial Courts. New York Times. Retrieved 22 Jun 2024.
  99. Sir Hugh Rankin, 88, an aristocrat turned communist .... Orlando Sentinel. Retrieved 3 Jul 2024.
  100. Allan Kozinn (April 26, 1988). "Lanny Ross, Star of Radio Series In 1930's and 1940's, Dies at 82" . The New York Times . p. D 30. Retrieved April 16, 2024.
  101. Clifford D. Simak, 83, Journalist And Science-Fiction Writer, Dies. New York Times. Retrieved 7 Jul 2024.
  102. Overlooked No More: Valerie Solanas, Radical Feminist Who Shot Andy Warhol. New York Times. Retrieved 7 Jul 2024.
  103. Obituary: Guy Boyd. Trove (Canberra Times). Retrieved 29 May 2024.
  104. Fox-Pitt, William Augustus Fitzgerald Lane. British Army Officers 1939-1945. Retrieved 8 Jun 2024.
  105. Guillermo Haro. Royal Astronomical Society. Retrieved 12 Jun 2024.
  106. Frederick D. Patterson, Founder Of Negro College Fund, Dies at 86. New York Times. Retrieved 30 Jun 2024.
  107. Bennett Stewart, 76; Former Congressman. Chicago Tribune. Retrieved 10 Jul 2024.
  108. Bowhunting Legend Fred Bear is Dead at 86 Outdoor Ramblings. The Morning Call. Retrieved 28 May 2024.
  109. Christina P. Bellin, 49, Former Model, Is Dead. New York Times. Retrieved 28 May 2024.
  110. Valery Legasov, 51, Chernobyl Investigator. New York Times. Retrieved 7 Jul 2024.
  111. Robert Van Pelt; Federal Judge, 90. New York Times. Retrieved 14 Jul 2024.
  112. Olaf Wieghorst, 88, Artist, Dies; 3 Presidents Owned His Works. New York Times. Retrieved 16 Jul 2024.
  113. New Perspectives: Journal of the World Peace Council. Information Centre of the WPC. 1988. p. 30.
  114. Obituaries: William P. Gale; Led Several Racist Groups. L.A. Times. Retrieved 8 Jun 2024.
  115. "Michael Grumley; Author, 46" . The New York Times . April 30, 1988. p. 1 11. Retrieved April 16, 2024.
  116. Armenian Guerrilla Leader Slain in Ambush Outside Athens Home. L.A. Times. Retrieved 12 Jun 2024.
  117. Maxim Mazumdar (Class of 1967). Old Campionites Association. Retrieved 22 Jun 2024.
  118. Country-pop singer B.W. Stevenson dies. United Press International. Retrieved 10 Jul 2024.
  119. Death of Andrew Cruickshank. Audio new report. Retrieved 2 Jun 2024.
  120. "Irving Kolodin, Music Critic, Dies; Historian of Met Opera Was" . The New York Times . April 30, 1988. p. 1 11. Retrieved April 16, 2024.
  121. James McCracken, Lauded Tenor And Pillar of the Met, Dies at 61. New York Times. Retrieved 22 Jun 2024.
  122. Tuggener, Jakob 1904-1988. Encyclopedia.com (year of death only). Retrieved 12 Jul 2024.
  123. Martin Wyldeck. The British Newspaper Archive. Retrieved 16 Jul 2024.
  124. Lola Hoffman. Universidad de Sevilla. Retrieved 13 Jun 2024.
  125. Carroll Righter Dies; Hollywood Astrologer. New York Times. Retrieved 3 Jul 2024.
  126. Newspaper article – ‘No tears as Witch laid to rest’. alexandrianwitchcraft.org. Retrieved 5 Jul 2024.