Deaths in July 1988

The following is a list of notable deaths in July 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.

July 1988

1

  • James Edgar Broyhill, 96, American founder of Broyhill Furniture Industries.[1]
  • Lex van Delden, 68, Dutch composer.[2]
  • Guido Fibbia, 70, Italian World War II fighter pilot.
  • Anton Leader, 74, American radio and television director, liver ailment.[3]
  • Alice Nunn, 60, American actress (Pee-wee's Big Adventure), heart attack.
  • Hermann Volk, 84, German Roman Catholic cardinal, Bishop of Mainz.[4]

2

  • Arnold Burmeister, 89, Nazi German general in the Wehrmacht.
  • Vibert Douglas, 93, Canadian astronomer and astrophysicist.[5]
  • Johann Baptist Gradl, 84, German politician.[6]
  • Mahmoud Mirza, 82, Iranian prince of the Qajar dynasty.
  • Aldo Tonti, 78, Italian cinematographer (The Savage Innocents).[7]
  • Eddie Vinson, 70, American alto saxophonist, heart attack.[8]

3

  • Ed Birchall, 64, Ho-Ho the Clown, heart attack.[9]
  • Gabriel Dell, 68, American actor, leukemia.[10]
  • Richard Schulze-Kossens, 73, Nazi German Obersturmbannführer in the Waffen-SS, lung cancer.[11]
  • Steve Walsh, 29, British disc jockey, heart failure.[12]
  • Fritz Wiessner, 88, German-American pioneer of free climbing, stroke.[13]

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References

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  2. ^ Modern Dutch, Kingly Praises, Munich’s Maestro. New York Times (death year only). Retrieved 4 Jun 2024.
  3. ^ Anton Morris Leader, Director, 74. New York Times. Retrieved 20 Jun 2024.
  4. ^ Hermann Volk, Cardinal, 84. New York Times. Retrieved 14 Jul 2024.
  5. ^ Obituary - Douglas, Alice-Vibert - 1894-1988. SAO/NASA Astrophysics Data System (ADS). Retrieved 25 Jun 2024.
  6. ^ "Johann Baptist Gradl, German Politician, 84". The New York Times. July 4, 1988. p. 1 24. Retrieved April 3, 2024.
  7. ^ Morto Aldo Tonti Maestro Della Luce (Aldo Tonti Master of Light Dies). La Repubblica (in Italian). Retrieved 12 Jul 2024.
  8. ^ "Eddie (Cleanhead) Vinson, 70, Alto Saxophonist and Blues Singer". The New York Times. July 4, 1988. p. 1 24. Retrieved April 3, 2024.
  9. ^ Edward P. Birchall. The Oklahoman. Retrieved 29 May 2024.
  10. ^ Leslie Bennetts (July 7, 1988). "Gabriel Dell, 68, a Dead End Kid On Broadway and in Many Films". The New York Times. p. B 8. Retrieved April 3, 2024.
  11. ^ Richard Schulze-Kossens, Hitler Adjutant. New York Times. Retrieved 6 Jul 2024.
  12. ^ DJ dies after Surgery. Newspapers.com (The Guardian). Retrieved 15 Jul 2024.
  13. ^ "Fritz Wiessner, 88; Career as a Climber Spanned 8 Decades". The New York Times. July 6, 1988. p. A 17. Retrieved April 3, 2024.
  14. ^ Ralph Dennis obit. Newspapers.com (The Atlanta Constitution). Retrieved 4 Jun 2024.
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  18. ^ Lee Weyer, 51, Longtime Umpire In the National League, Is Dead. New York Times. Retrieved 15 Jul 2024.
  19. ^ "John D. Clark, 80, Rocket Fuel Developer". The New York Times. July 9, 1988. p. 1 33. Retrieved April 3, 2024.
  20. ^ Víctor Junco. CinéArtistes (in Spanish). Retrieved 15 Jun 2024.
  21. ^ David Wilentz, 93, the Prosecutor In Lindbergh Kidnapping, Is Dead. New York Times. Retrieved 16 Jul 2024.
  22. ^ William R. Cox, 87, Writer of 80 Novels, Including Mysteries. New York Times. Retrieved 2 Jun 2024.
  23. ^ Helen W. Gandy, Secretary, 91. New York Times. Retrieved 10 Jun 2024.
  24. ^ Wolfgang Saxon (July 10, 1988). "David Atlee Phillips Dead at 65; Ex-Agent Was Advocate of C.I.A.". The New York Times. p. 1 24. Retrieved April 3, 2024.
  25. ^ Ray Barbuti, 83, Dies; Gold Medalist in 1928. New York Times. Retrieved 8 Jul 2024.
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  30. ^ "Barbara Woodhouse, Dog Trainer Who Became TV Celebrity, at 78". The New York Times. July 10, 1988. p. 1 24. Retrieved April 3, 2024.
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  33. ^ "Robert Ferro, 46, Dies; Wrote Books on Family". The New York Times. July 12, 1988. p. A 23. Retrieved April 3, 2024.
  34. ^ "Milton Krims, 84, Dies; Wrote for Film and TV". The New York Times. July 20, 1988. p. B 8. Retrieved April 3, 2024.
  35. ^ J. L. Mehta, Expert on Heidegger, Dies at 76. New York Times. Retrieved 23 Jun 2024.
  36. ^ James Shanklin, 78, Led Kennedy Inquiry. New York Times. Retrieved 7 Jul 2024.
  37. ^ In Memoriam: Barbara Wootton 1897-1988. JSTOR (from The British Journal of Sociology). Retrieved 17 Jul 2024.
  38. ^ Al Bedner. Pro Football Reference. Retrieved 8 Jul 2024.
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  40. ^ Raymond Goldsmith, Noted Economist, Dies at 83. New York Times. Retrieved 10 Jun 2024.
  41. ^ Jary, Michael. Katalog der Deutschen Nationalbibliothek (year of death only). Retrieved 14 Jun 2024.
  42. ^ Joshua Logan, Stage and Screen Director, Dies at 79. New York Times. Retrieved 8 Jul 2024.
  43. ^ Het gebeente van John Massis zal toch niet verdwijnen in een anonieme knekelput?. demorgen.be (in Dutch - year of death only). Retrieved 22 Jun 2024.
  44. ^ Julian Trevelyan. Britannica. Retrieved 12 Jul 2024.
  45. ^ This (Time) in Linguistics History: Christine Mohrmann (1903-1988). Linguistic Society of America (year of death only). Retrieved 25 Jun 2024.
  46. ^ Phil Monroe, 71; TV Commercial, Cartoon Animator. L.A. Times. Retrieved 25 Jun 2024.
  47. ^ Richard Vogt. Olympedia. Retrieved 14 Jul 2024.
  48. ^ Peter Frank Raw (1922–1988). Australian Dictionary of Biography. Retrieved 3 Jul 2024.
  49. ^ Whitey Witt. MLB.com. Retrieved 16 Jul 2024.
  50. ^ Eleanor Estes, 82, Children's Book Author. New York Times. Retrieved 7 Jun 2024.
  51. ^ Tore Keller. Olympedia.com. Retrieved 16 Jun 2024.
  52. ^ Armand Mouyal. International Jewish Sports Hall of Fame. Retrieved 26 Jun 2024.
  53. ^ Dr. Herbert Anderson Dies at 74; Helped Develop the Atomic Bomb. New York Times. Retrieved 25 May 2024.
  54. ^ Whitfield Connor, Thetrical Producer and Ex-Actor, 71. New York Times. Retrieved 1 June 2024.
  55. ^ Samuel Ruben, 88, an Inventor Noted for Electrochemical Work. New York Times. Retrieved 4 Jul 2024.
  56. ^ How wrestling icon Bruiser Brody was killed in Puerto Rico by fellow wrestler. Fox Sports. Retrieved 29 May 2024.
  57. ^ "Milton Krasner, Cinematographer, 84". The New York Times. July 21, 1988. p. D 22. Retrieved April 3, 2024.
  58. ^ Deaths file 1988. Maryland State Archives. Retrieved 30 May 2024.
  59. ^ Gress, Elsa 1919-1988. encyclopedia.com. Retrieved 10 Jun 2024.
  60. ^ Kalha, Harri. "Kaipiainen, Birger". National Biography of Finland. Translated by Fletcher Roderick. Retrieved June 16, 2017.
  61. ^ "Dr. Emil Kaiser, 50, Researcher of Proteins". The New York Times. July 20, 1988. p. 8.
  62. ^ Jake Lindsey, World War II Hero Honored by Congress, Dies at 67. New York Times. Retrieved 21 Jun 2024.
  63. ^ The New York Times Biographical Service. New York Times & Arno Press. 1988. p. 830.
  64. ^ Miklos Szentkuthy. Britannica. Retrieved 11 Jul 2024.
  65. ^ Dr. Geoffrey Bourne, Anatomist; Primate Expert a Prolific Writer. New York Times. Retrieved 29 May 2024.
  66. ^ Susan Heller Anderson (July 23, 1988). "Mark Boxer, Editor, Cartoonist And Social Satirist, Is Dead at 57". The New York Times. p. 1 33. Retrieved April 3, 2024.
  67. ^ "John Galbreath, 90, a Sportsman And Real Estate Developer, Dies". The New York Times. July 21, 1988. p. D 22. Retrieved April 3, 2024.
  68. ^ Jack Clark Dies at 62; Television Announcer. New York Times. Retrieved 1 June 2024.
  69. ^ Obituaries : Pioneering Architect R. Soriano. L.A. Times. Retrieved 9 Jul 2024.
  70. ^ Musician K G Jayan passes away. New Indian Express (year of death only). Retrieved 14 Jul 2024.
  71. ^ Slain Man Identified as Sikh Rebel Leader. L.A. Times. Retrieved 26 May 2024.
  72. ^ Obituaries : Larry Clemmons; One of Disney’s First Writers for Animated Films. L.A. Times. Retrieved 1 June 2024.
  73. ^ Duane L. Jones, 51, Actor and Director Of Stage Works, Dies. New York Times. Retrieved 15 Jun 2024.
  74. ^ Luigi Lucioni, Realist Painter, Is Dead at 87. New York Times. Retrieved 21 Jun 2024.
  75. ^ Jahangir Khan. Wisden. Retrieved 14 Jun 2024.
  76. ^ Stuart Legg. ACMI. Retrieved 20 Jun 2024.
  77. ^ Bandu Patil. Olympedia. Retrieved 30 Jun 2024.
  78. ^ Bowman, Priscilla (May 30, 1928-July 24, 1988). University of Missouri - Kansas City. Retrieved 29 May 2024.
  79. ^ Ilona Elek-Schacherer. olympedia.org. Retrieved 7 Jun 2024.
  80. ^ Chelsea FC Profile: John Harris. Stamford-Bridge.com. Retrieved 12 Jun 2024.
  81. ^ Robert N. McClory, Congressman On Watergate Panel, Dies at 80. New York Times. Retrieved 22 Jun 2024.
  82. ^ Death Elsewhere - G. Tyler Miller. Washington Post. Retrieved 8 Jul 2024.
  83. ^ Mira Schendel: the refugee from Nazi Europe who settled in São Paulo. The Guardian (year of death only). Retrieved 6 Jul 2024.
  84. ^ 27 - Michel Villey. Cambridge University Press (year of death only). Retrieved 14 Jul 2024.
  85. ^ Three Dead in Apparent Murder-Suicide. L.A. Times. Retrieved 28 May 2024.
  86. ^ Memphis Tennessee Garrison: educator, activist, mediator. New York Amsterdam News. Retrieved 10 Jun 2024.
  87. ^ Obituaries: Douglas Arthur Hickox; TV, Movie Director. L.A. Times. Retrieved 12 Jun 2024.
  88. ^ Obituary for W. Glenn KILLINGER (Aged 89). Delaware Online (The Morning News). Retrieved 17 Jun 2024.
  89. ^ James W. Silver, 81, a Professor Who Fought for Racial Equality. New York Times. Retrieved 7 Jul 2024.
  90. ^ Prof. M. M. Mukherjee. National Library of Medicine. Retrieved 26 Jun 2024.
  91. ^ Max Raison. Wisden. Retrieved 3 Jul 2024.
  92. ^ Jack Drees, TV Sports Announcer. Chicago Tribune. Retrieved 6 Jun 2024.
  93. ^ Horney, Brigitte (1911–1988). Encyclopedia.com. Retrieved 8 Jul 2024.
  94. ^ Mary Simms Oliphant was "South Carolina's First Lady of Letters". Greenville News. Retrieved 8 Jul 2024.
  95. ^ Frank Zamboni, Inventor, 87. New York Times. Retrieved 17 Jul 2024.
  96. ^ Glenn Fowler (August 4, 1988). "Caleb Gattegno, 76, a Proponent Of Novel Learning Theories, Dies". The New York Times. p. D 21. Retrieved April 3, 2024.
  97. ^ Harold Ross Harris Is Dead at 92;, Early Pilot and Aviation Pioneer. New York Times. Retrieved 12 Jun 2024.
  98. ^ Sports star Syed Modi's death stymies investigators. India Today. Retrieved 25 Jun 2024.
  99. ^ Charles Nicks Funeral. Newspapers.com (Detroit Free Press). Retrieved 28 Jun 2024.
  100. ^ Mr John Wheatley. UK Parliament. Retrieved 15 Jul 2024.
  101. ^ Albin Krebs (July 30, 1988). "Ellin Berlin, 85, a Novelist, Dies; The Songwriter's Wife of 62 Years". The New York Times. p. 1 32. Retrieved April 3, 2024.
  102. ^ Pete Drake. New Georgia Encyclopedia. Retrieved 6 Jun 2024.
  103. ^ The Kracker Luftwaffe Archive: Axis Powers Pilots and Crew. Aircrew Remembered. Retrieved 3 Jul 2024.
  104. ^ William de Silva revolutionised Industry and fisheries. The Island Online. Retrieved 4 Jun 2024.
  105. ^ Bob Woytowich, 47, a former defenseman for.... L.A. Times. Retrieved 17 Jul 2024.
  106. ^ Stephen Murray-Smith (1922–1988). Australian Dictionary of Biography. Retrieved 27 Jun 2024.
  107. ^ Andre Navarra, Cellist, 77. New York Times. Retrieved 28 Jun 2024.
  108. ^ "Fanny Rowe". The Times. August 3, 1988. p. 12.
  109. ^ "Trinidad Silva Jr., 38, 'Hill Street' Star, Dies". The New York Times. August 2, 1988. p. A 17. Retrieved April 3, 2024.
  110. ^ "Raymond Stross, Producer, 72". The New York Times. August 4, 1988. p. D 21. Retrieved April 3, 2024.
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