Deaths in April 1988

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The following is a list of notable deaths in April 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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References

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  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.
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  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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  23. ^ "Sir John Clements, Stage Veteran, Dies at 77". The New York Times. April 10, 1988. p. 1 36. Retrieved April 16, 2024.
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  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.
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  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.
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  36. ^ Woody Kling, 62, Dies; Writer of TV Comedy. New York Times. Retrieved 18 Jun 2024.
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  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. ^ Leo Zeff papers. Purdue University. Retrieved 17 Jul 2024.
  47. ^ Obituary for Daniel Guérin, French libertarian communist. The Anarchist Library. Retrieved 10 Jun 2024.
  48. ^ John (Jack) McIntosh, M.P.. Parliament of Canada. Retrieved 22 Jun 2024.
  49. ^ Obituaries: Pony Poindexter; Saxophonist With Jazz Vocal Group. L.A. Times. Retrieved 2 Jul 2024.
  50. ^ "Camilla Ravera, 98, Italy Communist, Dies". The New York Times. April 16, 1988. p. 1 39. Retrieved April 16, 2024.
  51. ^ "John Stonehouse; Ex-British Aide, 62, Faked Death in '74". The New York Times. April 15, 1988. p. B 6. Retrieved April 16, 2024.
  52. ^ Ames, Rosemary (1906–1988). encyclopedia.com. Retrieved 25 May 2024.
  53. ^ "G. E. Mylonas, 89, Archeologist Who Led Greek Excavations, Dies". The New York Times. May 2, 1988. p. D 14. Retrieved April 16, 2024.
  54. ^ "Kenneth Williams, 62, Of the 'Carry On' Films". The New York Times. April 16, 1988. p. 1 39. Retrieved April 16, 2024.
  55. ^ Anderson, Sir John D'Arcy. Dictionary of Irish Biography. Retrieved 25 May 2024.
  56. ^ Crash of a Mitsubishi MU-2B-36 Marquise in Saint-Just-Saint-Rambert: 6 Killed. Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives. Retrieved 5 Jun 2024.
  57. ^ 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.
  58. ^ Dutch Essayist Dead at 90. Jewish Telegraphic Agency. Retrieved 15 Jun 2024.
  59. ^ John Reardon, 58, Noted Baritone And Champion of Modern Opera. New York Times. Retrieved 3 Jul 2024.
  60. ^ On This Day in Sport: April 16. Loop Trinidad & Tobago News. Retrieved 3 Jul 2024.
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  62. ^ Khalīl Ibrāhīm al-Wazīr. Britannica. Retrieved 15 Jul 2024.
  63. ^ Corpron, Carlotta (1901–1988). Texas State Historical Association. Retrieved 2 Jun 2024.
  64. ^ "Toni Frissell, 81, Dies; A Noted Photographer". The New York Times. April 20, 1988. p. B 9. Retrieved April 16, 2024.
  65. ^ Paul L. Freeman Jr., 80, Is Dead; Infantry Commander in Two Wars. New York Times. Retrieved 8 Jun 2024.
  66. ^ On This Day in 1988 Nino Gaggi Died, Aged 62. nationalcrimesyndicate.com. Retrieved 8 Jun 2024.
  67. ^ Ms Felicity Lane-Fox. UK Parliament. Retrieved 18 Jun 2024.
  68. ^ "Patrick Mphephu, Homeland Leader, 63". The New York Times. April 21, 1988. p. B 10. Retrieved April 16, 2024.
  69. ^ John Russell (April 19, 1988). "Louise Nevelson, Sculptor, Is Dead at 88". The New York Times. p. D 31. Retrieved April 16, 2024.
  70. ^ "Eva Novak Dies at 90; Starred With Tom Mix". The New York Times. April 20, 1988. p. B 9. Retrieved April 16, 2024.
  71. ^ Otto Pächt (1902-1988). NYU (year of death only). Retrieved 30 Jun 2024.
  72. ^ George Williams, Musical Arranger, 71. New York Times. Retrieved 16 Jul 2024.
  73. ^ Isaak Moiseevich Yaglom (obituary). IOP Science. Retrieved 16 Jul 2024.
  74. ^ Stanton Delaplane, 80; San Francisco Writer. New York Times. Retrieved 4 Jun 2024.
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  77. ^ Ali Oktay Rifat: Poems on living and dying, love and loitering. Daily Sabah. Retrieved 14 Jun 2024.
  78. ^ Obituary for Phyllis Ross (Aged 85). Newspapers.com (Edmonton Journal). Retrieved 3 Jul 2024.
  79. ^ 권기옥 (Kwon Ki-ok). Encyclopedia of Korean Culture. Retrieved 18 Jun 2024.
  80. ^ Jeanne R. Skinner. Marin Independent Journal. Retrieved 7 Jul 2024.
  81. ^ Albert Ross Tilley. Canada'a Aviation Hall of Fame. Retrieved 12 Jul 2024.
  82. ^ Tijuana Journal; 'The Cat' Clawed Many; Is One His Murderer?. New York Times. Retrieved 7 Jun 2024.
  83. ^ 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.
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  85. ^ Red Rudensky, 89, Safecracker Who Went Straight. New York Times. Retrieved 4 Jul 2024.
  86. ^ The Art of the Post: The Artist Who Loved Trains. The Saturday Evening Post (year of death only). Retrieved 12 Jun 2024.
  87. ^ Hugh S. Knowles, an Inventor, Is Dead at 83. New York Times. Retrieved 18 Jun 2024.
  88. ^ 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.
  89. ^ Irene Rich, Silent-Screen Actress And Radio Personality, Dies at 96. New York Times. Retrieved 3 Jul 2024.
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  91. ^ Tchicaya U Tam’si. Britannica. Retrieved 13 Jul 2024.
  92. ^ Karl Leonhard’s Life (1904–1988). Springer. Retrieved 20 Jun 2024.
  93. ^ Lord Ramsey, 83, Dies in Britain; Former Archbishop of Canterbury. New York Times. Retrieved 7 Jul 2024.
  94. ^ The World - News from May 10, 1988. L.A. Times. Retrieved 16 Jul 2024.
  95. ^ Jonathan Woodner, Real Estate Developer. New York Times. Retrieved 16 Jul 2024.
  96. ^ Lygia Clark. Hammer Museum (death year only). Retrieved 1 June 2024.
  97. ^ Carolyn Franklin, 43, Singer and Songwriter. New York Times. Retrieved 8 Jun 2024.
  98. ^ Michael Lantz Is Dead; U.S. Sculptor Was 80. New York Times. Retrieved 19 Jun 2024.
  99. ^ Burnita S. Matthews Dies at 93; First Woman on U.S. Trial Courts. New York Times. Retrieved 22 Jun 2024.
  100. ^ Sir Hugh Rankin, 88, an aristocrat turned communist .... Orlando Sentinel. Retrieved 3 Jul 2024.
  101. ^ 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.
  102. ^ Clifford D. Simak, 83, Journalist And Science-Fiction Writer, Dies. New York Times. Retrieved 7 Jul 2024.
  103. ^ Overlooked No More: Valerie Solanas, Radical Feminist Who Shot Andy Warhol. New York Times. Retrieved 7 Jul 2024.
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  105. ^ Fox-Pitt, William Augustus Fitzgerald Lane. British Army Officers 1939-1945. Retrieved 8 Jun 2024.
  106. ^ Guillermo Haro. Royal Astronomical Society. Retrieved 12 Jun 2024.
  107. ^ Frederick D. Patterson, Founder Of Negro College Fund, Dies at 86. New York Times. Retrieved 30 Jun 2024.
  108. ^ Bennett Stewart, 76; Former Congressman. Chicago Tribune. Retrieved 10 Jul 2024.
  109. ^ Bowhunting Legend Fred Bear is Dead at 86 Outdoor Ramblings. The Morning Call. Retrieved 28 May 2024.
  110. ^ Christina P. Bellin, 49, Former Model, Is Dead. New York Times. Retrieved 28 May 2024.
  111. ^ Valery Legasov, 51, Chernobyl Investigator. New York Times. Retrieved 7 Jul 2024.
  112. ^ Robert Van Pelt; Federal Judge, 90. New York Times. Retrieved 14 Jul 2024.
  113. ^ Olaf Wieghorst, 88, Artist, Dies; 3 Presidents Owned His Works. New York Times. Retrieved 16 Jul 2024.
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  115. ^ Obituaries: William P. Gale; Led Several Racist Groups. L.A. Times. Retrieved 8 Jun 2024.
  116. ^ "Michael Grumley; Author, 46". The New York Times. April 30, 1988. p. 1 11. Retrieved April 16, 2024.
  117. ^ Armenian Guerrilla Leader Slain in Ambush Outside Athens Home. L.A. Times. Retrieved 12 Jun 2024.
  118. ^ Maxim Mazumdar (Class of 1967). Old Campionites Association. Retrieved 22 Jun 2024.
  119. ^ Country-pop singer B.W. Stevenson dies. United Press International. Retrieved 10 Jul 2024.
  120. ^ Death of Andrew Cruickshank. Audio new report. Retrieved 2 Jun 2024.
  121. ^ "Irving Kolodin, Music Critic, Dies; Historian of Met Opera Was". The New York Times. April 30, 1988. p. 1 11. Retrieved April 16, 2024.
  122. ^ James McCracken, Lauded Tenor And Pillar of the Met, Dies at 61. New York Times. Retrieved 22 Jun 2024.
  123. ^ Tuggener, Jakob 1904-1988. Encyclopedia.com (year of death only). Retrieved 12 Jul 2024.
  124. ^ Martin Wyldeck. The British Newspaper Archive. Retrieved 16 Jul 2024.
  125. ^ Lola Hoffman. Universidad de Sevilla. Retrieved 13 Jun 2024.
  126. ^ Carroll Righter Dies; Hollywood Astrologer. New York Times. Retrieved 3 Jul 2024.
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