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Deaths in August 1988

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

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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  • Surat Alley, 82–83, Indian trade unionist and political activist in Britain.

References

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  1. ^ Fame shone on Norfolk model rocket pioneer and fireworks builder. Norfolk Daily News (year of death only). Retrieved 26 Oct 2024.
  2. ^ Wolfgang Saxon (August 2, 1988). "John Cardinal Dearden, 80, Dies; Leading Liberal Voice in Church". The New York Times. p. A 17. Retrieved April 3, 2024.
  3. ^ Florence Eldridge, 86, Actress on Stage and Screen. New York Times. Retrieved 8 Jul 2024.
  4. ^ Naikan: A Meditation Method and Psychotherapy. Oxford Research Encyclopedias (year of death only). Retrieved 26 Oct 2024.
  5. ^ Sheldon Kinser, a six-time participant in the.... L.A. Times. Retrieved 17 Jun 2024.
  6. ^ Obituary John F Laboon Jr, 1988. Newspapers.com (The Baltimore Sun). Retrieved 19 Jun 2024.
  7. ^ Stephen John Mills. saintsplayers.co.uk. Retrieved 25 Jun 2024.
  8. ^ Gertrude Welcker
  9. ^ Obit Jacweir Breslin. Newspapers.com (Battle Creek Enquirer). Retrieved 30 May 2024.
  10. ^ Joe Carcione, TV's 'Green Grocer,' 73. New York Times. Retrieved 31 May 2024.
  11. ^ Raymond Carver, Writer and Poet Of the Working Poor, Dies at 50. New York Times. Retrieved 8 Jul 2024.
  12. ^ Obituary References. Lok Sabha Debates (p. 7 of PDF). Retrieved 26 Oct 2024.
  13. ^ Nada Klaić. WorldCat. Retrieved 27 Oct 2024.
  14. ^ Quest for change penned in memoir. The New Zealand Herald. Retrieved 29 May 2024.
  15. ^ Tucker McGuire. Internet Broadway Database. Retrieved 30 Jun 2024.
  16. ^ Krishnasamy Ramiah. Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur. Retrieved 26 Oct 2024.
  17. ^ Vic Watson Victor Martin Watson (Player). National Football Teams. Retrieved 15 Jul 2024.
  18. ^ Major-General Sir Allan Shafto Adair Bt KCVO CB DSO MC. British Empire website. Retrieved 20 Jun 2024.
  19. ^ Brian Brake: MAORI ART: The Photography of Brian Brake. The New Zealand Herald (year of death only). Retrieved 20 Jun 2024.
  20. ^ Leppla, Richard. Traces of War. Retrieved 20 Jun 2024.
  21. ^ Meet Past Ministers. Ministry of Justice and Attorney General. Retrieved 25 Jun 2024.
  22. ^ Vandeleur, John Ormsby Evelyn. Generals.dk. Retrieved 14 Jul 2024.
  23. ^ Waterfield, Harry Lee, 1911-1988. Western Kentucky University (year of death only). Retrieved 15 Jul 2024.
  24. ^ James Devereux Is Dead At 85; War Hero And A Congressman. New York Times. Retrieved 26 Oct 2024.
  25. ^ Sarah Lyall (August 7, 1988). "Colin Higgins, Film Director, 47, Creator of 'Harold and Maude'". The New York Times. p. 1 34. Retrieved April 3, 2024.
  26. ^ Shia Muslim Leader Is Gunned Down in Pakistan. L.A. Times. Retrieved 14 Jun 2024.
  27. ^ James Masters, Marine General, Dies at Age 77. Washington Post. Retrieved 22 Jun 2024.
  28. ^ Mervyn Rothstein (August 6, 1988). "Ralph Meeker, 67, Star of 'Picnic' And Featured Actor in Films, Dies". The New York Times. p. 1 32. Retrieved April 3, 2024.
  29. ^ Gil North. WorldCat (year of death only). Retrieved 27 Oct 2024.
  30. ^ John Bingham (1908-1988). Dictionary of Ulster Biography (year of death only). Retrieved 26 Oct 2024.
  31. ^ Anatoly Levchenko, 47, Is Dead; Test Pilot for Soviet Space Shuttle. New York Times. Retrieved 8 Jul 2024.
  32. ^ "Francis Ponge, Writer Of 'Thing-Poetry,' 89". The New York Times. August 9, 1988. p. D 20. Retrieved April 3, 2024.
  33. ^ Marjorie Hunter (August 8, 1988). "Judge J. Skelly Wright, Segregation Foe, Dies at 77". The New York Times. p. D 10. Retrieved April 3, 2024.
  34. ^ David L. Hoggan, 1923-1988. revisionists.com. Retrieved 13 Jun 2024.
  35. ^ Obituaries : Wilfred Jackson; Animator at Disney. L.A. Times. Retrieved 14 Jun 2024.
  36. ^ Skinner, Ned (1920-1988) and Kayla (1919-2004). History Link. Retrieved 7 Jul 2024.
  37. ^ "Alan Ameche, 55, Football Star in 1950's". The New York Times. August 9, 1988. p. D 20. Retrieved April 3, 2024.
  38. ^ Sports of the Times; The Riddle of Kid Chocolate. New York Times. Retrieved 7 Jun 2024.
  39. ^ Sinel, Concon (August 9, 1999). "Film actor Estregan dies at 49". news.google.com/newspapers. Manila Standard, The Nation. p. 8. Retrieved May 24, 2013.
  40. ^ Henri Frenay, Resistance Fighter, 82. New York Times. Retrieved 9 Jun 2024.
  41. ^ Sir William Hardie Kininmonth P.R.S.A. (1904 - 1988). Royal Academy of Arts. Retrieved 17 Jun 2024.
  42. ^ Felix Leclerc, the dean of French-Canadian singers, poets and.... UPI. Retrieved 20 Jun 2024.
  43. ^ "Alan Napier, Actor, Dies at 85". The New York Times. August 9, 1988. p. D 20. Retrieved April 3, 2024.
  44. ^ Dominic Louis Serventy (1904–1988). Australian Dictionary of Biography. Retrieved 7 Jul 2024.
  45. ^ Woodrow Adams. WorldCat. Retrieved 27 Oct 2024.
  46. ^ "Jimmie Fidler, 89, Hollywood Columnist". The New York Times. August 12, 1988. p. D 18. Retrieved April 3, 2024.
  47. ^ Carl Holman, 69, A Major Figure in Civil Rights Movement, is Dead. New York Times. Retrieved 13 Jun 2024.
  48. ^ "Giacinto Scelsi, Composer, 83". The New York Times. August 12, 1988. p. D 18. Retrieved April 3, 2024.
  49. ^ "Se cumplen 33 años de la muerte de Ramón Valdés, Don Ramón" (in Spanish). ADN Sureste. August 9, 2021. Retrieved September 2, 2021.
  50. ^ Arnulfo Arias, 87, Panamanian who was President 3 Times. New York Times. Retrieved 25 May 2024.
  51. ^ Biography - Antoine Blanchard (1910 - 1988). Rehs Galleries. Retrieved 29 May 2024.
  52. ^ Jean Brachet. 19 March 1909-10 August 1988. Jstor (Royal Society). Retrieved 29 May 2024.
  53. ^ Gerd Grieg Gerd Egede-Nissen. European Literary Bibliography. Retrieved 10 Jun 2024.
  54. ^ Former NFL, Jones High Star Johnson Dies at 40. Orlando Sentinel. Retrieved 15 Jun 2024.
  55. ^ Guido Mannari. WorldCat. Retrieved 27 Oct 2024.
  56. ^ Havzi Nela, 35 years since the hanging of the poet by the communist regime. Euronews Albania. Retrieved 28 Jun 2024.
  57. ^ Adela R. St. Johns, 94, Journalist, Novelist, Teacher and Scriptwriter. New York Times. Retrieved 9 Jul 2024.
  58. ^ "Paul Thek Dead at 54; An Artist of the Surreal". The New York Times. August 11, 1988. p. D 20. Retrieved April 3, 2024.
  59. ^ Kelbassa, Alfred. National Football Teams. Retrieved 19 Jun 2024.
  60. ^ Novembre 1988. Pauline Lafont, l’espoir perdu de Bernadette (November 1988. Pauline Lafont, Bernadette's lost hope). Paris Match (in French). Retrieved 19 Jun 2024.
  61. ^ K. Avukkaderkutty Naha. Kerala Legislative Assembly (via Wayback Machine). Retrieved 27 Jun 2024.
  62. ^ Jean-Pierre Ponnelle, 56, is Dead; Was Opera Director and Designer. New York Times. Retrieved 2 Jul 2024.
  63. ^ "Anne Ramsey, 59, Best Known in Role Of Ogreish 'Momma'". The New York Times. August 13, 1988. p. 1 10. Retrieved April 3, 2024.
  64. ^ Jack Regan. Collingwood Forever. Retrieved 3 Jul 2024.
  65. ^ Jean Michel Basquiat: Hazards Of Sudden Success and Fame. New York Times. Retrieved 8 Jul 2024.
  66. ^ Mel Almada #21. mlb.com. Retrieved 25 May 2024.
  67. ^ Fred Below Jr. 13.8.88. Retrieved 26 Oct 2024.
  68. ^ Sir William Keith Hancock (1898–1988). Australian Dictionary of Biography. Retrieved 12 Jun 2024.
  69. ^ John Wendell Holmes. The Canadian Encyclopedia. Retrieved 13 Jun 2024.
  70. ^ Indian Cinema. Directorate of Film Festivals, Ministry of Information and Broadcasting. 1988. p. 89. Gajanan Jagirdar, the well-known and respected Marathi film producer and director and one-time actor in Hindi and Marathi films passed away in Bombay on August 13, 1988 after a heart attack at the age of 81
  71. ^ Obituaries: Margaret 'Peggy Mann' Dunlap. Newspapers.com (The Herald Statesman). Retrieved 22 Jun 2024.
  72. ^ Thomas J. Lueck (August 14, 1988). "Otto Passman, 88, Louisiana Congressman Who Fought Spending". The New York Times. p. 1 41. Retrieved April 3, 2024.
  73. ^ Glenn Fowler (August 19, 1988). "William H. Phelps Jr. Dies at 85; Ornithologist and Conservationist". The New York Times. p. D 15. Retrieved April 3, 2024.
  74. ^ Visakhapatnam remembers 'pledge' composer. The Times of India (year of death only). Retrieved 3 Jul 2024.
  75. ^ Tenor Saw. WorldCat. Retrieved 27 Oct 2024.
  76. ^ "Gordon Scherer, 81; Served in the House And United Nations". The New York Times. August 17, 1988. p. D 23. Retrieved April 3, 2024.
  77. ^ Albin Krebs (August 15, 1988). "Edward Bennett Williams, Trial Lawyer, Dead at 68; A Brilliant 'Superlawyer'". The New York Times. p. D 11. Retrieved April 3, 2024.
  78. ^ Obituaries : Jail Cell Death for Innovative Musician : Guitarist Roy Buchanan Found Hanged. L.A. Times. Retrieved 30 May 2024.
  79. ^ Cult heroes: Robert Calvert – Hawkwind's prescient space-rock poet. The Guardian. Retrieved 30 May 2024.
  80. ^ Michael Crowder, 1934-88. Cambridge University Press & Assessment. Retrieved 2 Jun 2024.
  81. ^ Enzo Ferrari, Builder of Racing Cars, Is Dead at 90. New York Times. Retrieved 8 Jul 2024.
  82. ^ Justice Kailash Nath Wanchoo, I.C.S.. District Courts of India. Retrieved 15 Jul 2024.
  83. ^ Monroe Wheeler, Board Member Of Modern Museum, Is Dead at 89. New York Times. Retrieved 15 Jul 2024.
  84. ^ Barry Bingham Sr. Is Dead at 82; Louisville Newspapers' Publisher. New York Times. Retrieved 29 May 2024.
  85. ^ Rudy Collins. AllMusic. Retrieved 26 Oct 2024.
  86. ^ Han Deqin. World War II Database. Retrieved 12 Jun 2024.
  87. ^ Ronald Stein Archive. Washington University. Retrieved 26 Oct 2024.
  88. ^ Hans Heinz Stuckenschmidt. Oxford Reference (year of death only). Retrieved 11 Jul 2024.
  89. ^ Hartman Turnbow. Mississippi Encyclopedia. Retrieved 12 Jul 2024.
  90. ^ That Dark Day: In Memory of Legendary Musician Smokey Haangala. Zambian Eye. Retrieved 12 Jun 2024.
  91. ^ Herbert Pagani. WorldCat. Retrieved 27 Oct 2024.
  92. ^ Jack Cutting; Pioneer Disney Animator. L.A. Times. Retrieved 3 Jun 2024.
  93. ^ Nino Frank. WorldCat. Retrieved 27 Oct 2024.
  94. ^ Those lost to the peloton over the years. Sydney Morning Herald (year of death only). Retrieved 23 Jun 2024.
  95. ^ Gen Akhtar Abdul Rahman, the man behind the Soviet defeat in Afghanistan. The Express Tribune. Retrieved 3 Jul 2024.
  96. ^ Arnold L. Raphel: An Envoy of Deep Commitment. New York Times. Retrieved 3 Jul 2024.
  97. ^ Franklin Roosevelt Jr., 74, Ex-Congressman, Dies. New York Times. Retrieved 3 Jul 2024.
  98. ^ Literary Notes: Siddiq Salik: a humorist in uniform on martial law and other ‘medicines’. https://www.dawn.com/. Retrieved 5 Jul 2024.
  99. ^ Victoria Shaw; Australian Actress Found by Bob Hope. L.A. Times. Retrieved 7 Jul 2024.
  100. ^ Samuel Silkin. UK Parliament. Retrieved 11 Jul 2024.
  101. ^ Jack ‘Treetop’ Straus (1930 1988). The Times (year of death only). Retrieved 11 Jul 2024.
  102. ^ Bone, James; Hussain, Zahid (August 16, 2008). "As Pakistan comes full circle, a light is shone on Zia ul-Haq's death". The Times. London. p. 40. Archived from the original on November 27, 2016. Retrieved November 13, 2011.(subscription required)
  103. ^ The New York Times Biographical Service. New York Times & Arno Press. 1988. p. 923.
  104. ^ Secret Church in Czechoslovakia honored. National Catholic Reporter (death year only). Retrieved 4 Jun 2024.
  105. ^ Li Gotami: The Woman Who Dedicated Her Life to the Arts. tsemrinpoche.com. Retrieved 10 Jun 2024.
  106. ^ Seiryū Inoue. WorldCat. Retrieved 27 Oct 2024.
  107. ^ Judge a Suicide As Reports Cite Sexual Conduct. New York Times. Retrieved 21 Jun 2024.
  108. ^ Perrin, Sir Michael Willcox. Oxford Dictionary of National Biography. Retrieved 1 Jul 2024.
  109. ^ Jessica Powers Papers. Marquette University. Retrieved 2 Jul 2024.
  110. ^ Ernst Simon. WorldCat. Retrieved 27 Oct 2024.
  111. ^ Enrico Cerulli. Worldcat. Retrieved 27 Oct 2024.
  112. ^ Sir Patrick Donner. UK Parliament. Retrieved 23 Sep 2024.
  113. ^ Don Haggerty. L.A. Times. Retrieved 12 Jun 2024.
  114. ^ Jerome Zerbe, 85, Photographer Of Cafe Society and a Columnist. New York Times. Retrieved 17 Jul 2024.
  115. ^ Jean-Paul Aron, Philosopher, 61. New York Times. Retrieved 26 May 2024.
  116. ^ Leon McAuliffe, Musician, 71. New York Times. Retrieved 22 Jun 2024.
  117. ^ Joan Gale Robinson. WorldCat (year of death only). Retrieved 27 Oct 2024.
  118. ^ "Second President of Palau Is Found Shot to Death" New York Times, 21 August 1988
  119. ^ Hans G. Adler, 78; Survived Nazis. New York Times. Retrieved 20 Jun 2024.
  120. ^ Douglas C. McGill (August 23, 1988). "Ray Eames, 72, a Founder of Firm That Designed the Eames Chair". The New York Times. p. D 19. Retrieved April 3, 2024.
  121. ^ Death of Chris Gittins. British Universities Film & Video Council. Retrieved 10 Jun 2024.
  122. ^ Obituaries in 1988. Wisden. Retrieved 20 Jun 2024.
  123. ^ Jerry Warren. WorldCat. Retrieved 27 Oct 2024.
  124. ^ We remember him as “Tale”: In Memoriam of Rejhan Demirdzic. Sarajevo Times. Retrieved 25 Jun 2024.
  125. ^ Gravestone: Gerald Drayson Adams 23.8.88 (year of death only). Retrieved 26 Oct 2024.
  126. ^ C. Desmond Greaves. Desmond Greaves archive. Retrieved 10 Jun 2024.
  127. ^ Robert Allan Humphreys; Priest, Author. L.A. Times. Retrieved 14 Jun 2024.
  128. ^ "Dr. Hans Lewy, 83, Mathematics Profesor". The New York Times. September 2, 1988. p. B 5. Retrieved April 3, 2024.
  129. ^ "Jack Sher, 75, Writer And Director of Films". The New York Times. August 24, 1988. p. D 18. Retrieved April 3, 2024.
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  131. ^ Mel Gussow (August 25, 1988). "Leonard Frey, Actor, Dies at 49; Was in 'Fiddler' and Other Films". The New York Times. p. D 21. Retrieved April 3, 2024.
  132. ^ Leighton, Kenneth, 1929-1988 (Professor of Music, University of Edinburgh). University of Edinburgh Archives (year of death only). Retrieved 26 Oct 2024.
  133. ^ Abujafar Shamsuddin. WorldCat. Retrieved 27 Oct 2024.
  134. ^ Stuckey, Nathan Wright II [Nat] (1933–1988). Texas State Historical Association. Retrieved 11 Jul 2024.
  135. ^ Caziel. WorldCat. Retrieved 27 Oct 2024.
  136. ^ Alfonso A. Narvaez (August 26, 1988). "Ex-Senator Price Daniel, 77, Dies; Was Texas Governor for 3 Terms". The New York Times. p. D 15. Retrieved April 3, 2024.
  137. ^ Dolto, Françoise (1908–1988). Encyclopedia.com. Retrieved 8 Jul 2024.
  138. ^ Percy Foreman, Texas Lawyer, 86; Defended the Assassin of Dr. King. New York Times. Retrieved 9 Jun 2024.
  139. ^ "Film personality Jimmy Lloyd dies". The Kansas City Times. August 30, 1988. p. B 16. Retrieved August 30, 2024 – via Newspapers.com.
  140. ^ Irving Mansfield, 80, a Publicist, Author and Television Producer. New York Times. Retrieved 22 Jun 2024.
  141. ^ Gerald Eskenazi (August 26, 1988). "Art Rooney, 87, Founder of N.F.L.'s Steelers, Dies". The New York Times. p. D 15. Retrieved April 3, 2024.
  142. ^ Donald DeLue, 90, Sculptor of Monuments. New York Times. Retrieved 4 Jun 2024.
  143. ^ Oscar Marzaroli: Photographer's first major show in 30 years captures social change in Glasgow. The Scotsman (year of death only). Retrieved 22 Jun 2024.
  144. ^ Carlos Paião. Eurovision Universe. Retrieved 30 Jun 2024.
  145. ^ Tributes: Lord Peart. UK Parliament. Retrieved 30 Jun 2024.
  146. ^ Milton Sperling, Screenwriter, Is Dead at 76. New York Times. Retrieved 9 Jul 2024.
  147. ^ "Dr. Max Black, 79, Author and Philosopher". The New York Times. August 30, 1988. p. D 19. Retrieved April 3, 2024.
  148. ^ Charles Farrell. WorldCat. Retrieved 27 Oct 2024.
  149. ^ Gunther Von Fritsch, Director, Is Dead at 82. New York Times. Retrieved 9 Jun 2024.
  150. ^ The Mystery Of Irene Higginbotham. Indian Public Media (year of death only). Retrieved 12 Jun 2024.
  151. ^ Mario Montenegro. WorldCat. Retrieved 27 Oct 2024.
  152. ^ John F. Riordan, 85, Ex-Bell Labs Engineer. New York Times. Retrieved 3 Jul 2024.
  153. ^ William Walters Sargant. RCP London. Retrieved 5 Jul 2024.
  154. ^ Deaths Elsewhere - Costas Taktsis. Washington Post. Retrieved 11 Jul 2024.
  155. ^ B.C. Willis, 86; Led Chicago Schools for 13 Years. New York Times. Retrieved 16 Jul 2024.
  156. ^ C. Gerald Fraser (August 31, 1988). "Hazel Dawn, Stage Actress, Is Dead at 98". The New York Times. p. D 21. Retrieved April 3, 2024.
  157. ^ Dolto-Marette, Françoise (1908-1988). Encyclopedia.com. Retrieved 8 Jul 2024.
  158. ^ L'écrivain Guy Hocquenghem est mort "La Beauté du métis". Le Monde.fr. Retrieved 13 Jun 2024.
  159. ^ Jean Marchand, Canadian Politician, Dies at 69. New York Times. Retrieved 22 Jun 2024.
  160. ^ James Barron (August 29, 1988). "Max Shulman, Humorist, Is Dead; Chronicler of Postwar Life Was 69". The New York Times. p. A 16. Retrieved April 3, 2024.
  161. ^ Gravestone: David Allen Hargrave 29.8.88. Retrieved 27 Oct 2024.
  162. ^ Horace Henderson, 83, a Pianist And Arranger for the Jazz Greats. New York Times. Retrieved 12 Jun 2024.
  163. ^ Man Linked to John Gotti Is Slain on Brooklyn Street. New York Times. Retrieved 15 Jun 2024.
  164. ^ Kiev Translator of Literature Mykola Lukash Dead at 68. The Ukrainian Weekly (p. 2). Retrieved 26 Oct 2024.
  165. ^ Model Dissent: Lưu Quang Vũ and the Melodramatic Performance of Renovation in Post-War Vietnam. Springer. Retrieved 21 Jun 2024.
  166. ^ Abuna Tekle Haimanot, Ethiopian Orthodox Leader, 70. New York Times. Retrieved 11 Jul 2024.
  167. ^ Xuân Quỳnh. WorldCat. Retrieved 26 Oct 2024.
  168. ^ James N. Black, Musician, 48. New York Times. Retrieved 29 May 2024.
  169. ^ Eren Eyüboğlu. Turkish Ministry of Culture and Tourism. Retrieved 7 Jun 2024.
  170. ^ На Урале в поисках серийного маньяка казнили и преследовали невинных, а сам преступник ушел от возмездия суда (In the Urals, in search of a serial maniac, innocent people were executed and persecuted, and the criminal himself escaped the retribution of the court.. ural.kp.ru. Retrieved 7 Jun 2024.
  171. ^ New Zealand. Parliament (1988). Parliamentary Debates: House of Representatives. p. 6401.
  172. ^ Philby's Interrogator. Newspapers.com (The Guardian). Retrieved 25 Jun 2024.
  173. ^ Proaño Villalba, Leonidas Eduardo (Bishop) (1910–1988). Encyclopedia.com. Retrieved 3 Jul 2024.
  174. ^ Developer of Whooping Cough Vaccine Dies. Deseret News. Retrieved 6 Jun 2024.
  175. ^ Art is My Weapon: The Life and Work of Lin Jaldati. University of Colorado Boulder (year of death only). Retrieved 14 Jun 2024.
  176. ^ "Vasi Mezhavanadze. warheroes (Russian)".