Deaths in October 1988

The following is a list of notable deaths in October 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.

October 1988

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  • Gerry Livingston, 73–74, Canadian businessman.
  • Denis Martin, 67–68, Northern Irish singer, actor and theatre producer.
  • Anant Sharma, 68, Indian Railway Union leader and politician, Minister of State for Industry.

References

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  1. ^ Glenn Collins (October 6, 1988). "Lucien Ballard, Cinematographer". The New York Times. p. B 26. Retrieved April 1, 2024.
  2. ^ B-Side the Leeside: Trevor Herion - Beauty Life. Irish Examiner (year of death only). Retrieved 12 Jun 2024.
  3. ^ "Sir Sacheverell Sitwell Dies at 90, Last of Trio of Literary Eccentrics". The New York Times. October 3, 1988. p. B 6. Retrieved April 1, 2024.
  4. ^ Hamengku Buwono IX, 78, Indonesia Sultan. New York Times. Retrieved 8 Jul 2024.
  5. ^ Alec Issigonis Dies; Auto Designer, 81, Introduced the Mini. New York Times. Retrieved 8 Jul 2024.
  6. ^ Thomas J. Kelly, 65; Won Medal of Honor. New York Times. Retrieved 16 Jun 2024.
  7. ^ Generoso P. Pope Jr. Dead at 61; The National Enquirer's Publisher. New York Times. Retrieved 2 Jul 2024.
  8. ^ Florence E. Wall, 95, Authority on Cosmetics. New York Times. Retrieved 14 Jul 2024.
  9. ^ Conspiracy Theorist Mae Brussell Dies of Cancer. The Monterey Herald (Wayback Machine). Retrieved 30 May 2024.
  10. ^ Death of Admiral's Son Explained by Coroner. New York Times. Retrieved 17 Jul 2024.
  11. ^ Clarence Carnes, 61; Tried to Flee Alcatraz. New York Times. Retrieved 31 May 2024.
  12. ^ Dr. George Hatem Is Dead at 78; Leader in Public Health in China. New York Times. Retrieved 21 Jun 2024.
  13. ^ Franz Josef Strauss Is Dead at 73; Conservative Led Bavarian State. New York Times. Retrieved 8 Jul 2024.
  14. ^ Zlatko Grgić. National Film Board of Canada. Retrieved 10 Jun 2024.
  15. ^ Herbert Mitgang (October 7, 1988). "Geoffrey Household, 87, Novelist Who Wrote Suspense Works, Dies". The New York Times. p. A 24. Retrieved April 1, 2024.
  16. ^ Ron Staniforth Ronald Staniforth (Player). National Football Teams. Retrieved 9 Jul 2024.
  17. ^ Lois Burnham Wilson, a Founder Of Al-Anon Groups, Is Dead at 97. New York Times. Retrieved 14 Jul 2024.
  18. ^ Severiano Briseño. WorldCat. Retrieved 27 Oct 2024.
  19. ^ Dean Burk, 84, Chemist for Cancer Institute. New York Times. Retrieved 30 May 2024.
  20. ^ Obituary - Ledoux, Paul. Astrophysics and Space Science, Vol.155, No. 2/May (hosted by adsabs.harvard.edu), p.179, 1989. Retrieved 20 Jun 2024.
  21. ^ Don Terry. WorldCat. Retrieved 27 Oct 2024.
  22. ^ Sándor Bíró (Player). National Football Teams. Retrieved 27 Oct 2024.
  23. ^ Mark A. Uhlig (October 10, 1988). "Billy Daniels, Who Rose to Fame On 'Old Black Magic,' Dies at 73". The New York Times. p. B 8. Retrieved April 1, 2024.
  24. ^ Stéphane Lupasco. WorldCat. Retrieved 27 Oct 2024.
  25. ^ "Obituary: The Duke of St Albans.", The Times, London, 11 October 1988
  26. ^ Boob Fowler. MLB.com. Retrieved 24 Sep 2024.
  27. ^ Sir Edward George Warris Hulton. Britannica. Retrieved 14 Jun 2024.
  28. ^ Former Houston coach dies. Newspapers.com (The Galveston Daily News). Retrieved 20 Jun 2024.
  29. ^ Ernest Meyer. Oxford Reference (year of death only). Retrieved 24 Jun 2024.
  30. ^ Pál Titkos (Coach). National Football Teams. Retrieved 12 Jul 2024.
  31. ^ Mousey Alexander, Jazz Drummer, Dies. Orlando Sentinel. Retrieved 25 May 2024.
  32. ^ William H. Honan (October 12, 1988). "Edward Chodorov, 84, Playwright And Writer and Producer of Films". The New York Times. p. D 27. Retrieved April 1, 2024.
  33. ^ Newcastle United all-time hero Jackie Milburn died on this day in 1988. Chronicle Live. Retrieved 24 Jun 2024.
  34. ^ Felix Wankel, Inventor, Is Dead; Creator of Rotary Engine Was 86. New York Times. Retrieved 8 Jul 2024.
  35. ^ Samuel Adams, Ex-C.I.A. Officer And Libel Case Figure, Dies at 54. New York Times. Retrieved 17 Jul 2024.
  36. ^ Bhabani Bhattacharya. The Open University. Retrieved 28 May 2024.
  37. ^ Death of an N.F.L. Player: Questions Persist. New York Times. Retrieved 2 Jun 2024.
  38. ^ 'The greatest double agent of the Second World War'. mi5.gov.uk (year of death only). Retrieved 22 Jun 2024.
  39. ^ "Kurt Marshall (1965-1988)." Manshots. May 1989.
  40. ^ Thaddeus Dulski, 73, an Ex-Congressman. New York Times. Retrieved 6 Jun 2024.
  41. ^ Morgan Farley Dies; Stage Actor Was 87. New York Times. Retrieved 7 Jun 2024.
  42. ^ "Wayland Flowers Dies; Ventriloquist Was 48". The New York Times. October 12, 1988. p. D 27. Retrieved April 1, 2024.
  43. ^ Flint, Peter B. (October 12, 1988). "Bonita G. Wrather, 65, an Actress and Executive". The New York Times. Retrieved July 18, 2020.
  44. ^ Susan Heller Anderson (October 15, 1988). "Robert Gross, 83, Heart Surgeon". The New York Times. p. 1 37. Retrieved April 1, 2024.
  45. ^ Denken als Ereignis. Zeit Online. Retrieved 14 Jun 2024.
  46. ^ Villa del Balbianello on Lake Como Celebrates an Anniversary. comersee-special.de. Retrieved 25 Jun 2024.
  47. ^ Susan Heller Anderson (October 12, 1988). "Ursula Nordstrom, 78, a Nurturer Of Authors for Children, Is Dead". The New York Times. p. D 27. Retrieved April 1, 2024.
  48. ^ "Joel Oppenheimer, 58, A Columnist and Poet". The New York Times. October 13, 1988. p. B 20. Retrieved April 1, 2024.
  49. ^ Hugh Algernon Percy, Duke of Northumberland, 74. New York Times. Retrieved 29 Jun 2024.
  50. ^ Ruth Manning-Sanders. Modernist Archives Publishing Project. Retrieved 22 Jun 2024.
  51. ^ John T. McQuiston (October 14, 1988). "Ken Murray, 85, Vaudeville Star Who Later Recorded Hollywood". The New York Times. p. A 22. Retrieved April 1, 2024.
  52. ^ M.C. Whitmore, Social Security Number 287-10-5182, at the Social Security Death Index via FamilySearch.org.
  53. ^ Names in the News - Oct. 18, 1988. L.A. Times. Retrieved 28 May 2024.
  54. ^ Glenn Collins (October 15, 1988). "Melvin Frank, Producer, Director and Writer of Movies, Dies at 75". The New York Times. p. 1 37. Retrieved April 1, 2024.
  55. ^ Jockey Killed in an Accident at Belmont. New York Times. Retrieved 14 Jul 2024.
  56. ^ Robert Mcg. Thomas Jr. (October 16, 1988). "Vic Raschi, Star Yankee Pitcher From 1946 to 1953, Dead at 69". The New York Times. p. 1 34. Retrieved April 1, 2024.
  57. ^ How the legend of Rene Vietto and the Tour de France continues. The Sunday Times (year of death only). Retrieved 14 Jul 2024.
  58. ^ John Ball Dies at 77; A Critic and Novelist Known for Mysteries. New York Times. Retrieved 26 May 2024.
  59. ^ Victor Kennedy Copps. Bibliothèque et Archives Canada. Retrieved 2 Jun 2024.
  60. ^ Loyalist James Craig linked to murder of comedian Patrick Kielty's father. The Irish News. Retrieved 2 Jun 2024.
  61. ^ Piero Fornasetti, 74, Artist, Dies; Created Bold Furniture and China. New York Times. Retrieved 9 Jun 2024.
  62. ^ "Qarabağın görkəmli şəxsiyyətləri:Xudu Məmmədov (1927-1988)". "Virtual Qarabağ" İKT Mərkəzinin rəsmi portalı (in Azerbaijani). virtualkarabakh.az. 2013. Archived from the original on December 22, 2017. Retrieved July 8, 2020.
  63. ^ Kaikhosru Shapurji Sorabji. Britannica. Retrieved 9 Jul 2024.
  64. ^ William Earle, NU Philosophy Prof. Chicago Tribune. Retrieved 6 Jun 2024.
  65. ^ "Ex-Queen Farida of Egypt; First Wife of King Farouk". Los Angeles Times. October 17, 1988. Retrieved February 6, 2013.
  66. ^ Christian Matras. Dansk Biografisk Leksikon (in Danish). Retrieved 22 Jun 2024.
  67. ^ "Muzafer Sherif, 82, Psychologist Who Studied Hostility of Groups". The New York Times. October 27, 1988. p. D 23. Retrieved April 1, 2024.
  68. ^ Hautval, Adelaide (1906–1988). Encyclopedia.com. Retrieved 12 Jun 2024.
  69. ^ Anthony Andrew Hoekema (1913-1988) | Heritage Hall, Hekman Library. Calvin University. Retrieved 13 Jun 2024.
  70. ^ Peterson, Alexander Duncan Campbell. Oxford Dictionary of National Biography. Retrieved 1 Jul 2024.
  71. ^ Michael Ffolkes, 63, Cartoonist for Punch. New York Times. Retrieved 7 Jun 2024.
  72. ^ Iraqi Orders Trial of Son for Killing. New York Times. Retrieved 10 Jun 2024.
  73. ^ Memorial to Caswell Silver 1916–1988. Geological Society of America. Retrieved 7 Jul 2024.
  74. ^ Death and Burial Notice for Henry Buse. Newspapers.com (The Evening Sun). Retrieved 31 May 2024.
  75. ^ Lawrence William Butler, 80; Hollywood Special-Effects Man. L.A. Times. Retrieved 31 May 2024.
  76. ^ Campbell, William Joseph. Federal Judicial Center. Retrieved 31 May 2024.
  77. ^ Nick Talevski (1999). The Encyclopedia of Rock Obituaries. Omnibus. p. 195. ISBN 978-0-7119-7548-4.
  78. ^ Helen O'Bannon, 49, Pennsylvania Official. New York Times. Retrieved 30 Jun 2024.
  79. ^ Sten Suvio. Olympedia. Retrieved 11 Jul 2024.
  80. ^ Friedrich Weinreb. Jewish Virtual Library (year of death only). Retrieved 15 Jul 2024.
  81. ^ Mark E. Austad, 71; A Former Ambassador. New York Times. Retrieved 26 May 2024.
  82. ^ Marion William Isbell Dies at 83; Founded Chain of Ramada Motels. New York Times. Retrieved 14 Jun 2024.
  83. ^ National Scientist. National Academy of Science and Technology. Retrieved 5 Jul 2024.
  84. ^ "Sheila Scott, 61, British Aviator". The New York Times. October 21, 1988. p. B 5. Retrieved April 1, 2024.
  85. ^ "Mogens Wöldike (Conductor)". Bach Cantatas Website, bach-cantatas.com. Retrieved October 16, 2024.
  86. ^ Reggie Otero, longtime special assignment scout with.... L.A. Times. Retrieved 30 Jun 2024.
  87. ^ Henry Armstrong, Boxing Champion, Dead at 75. New York Times. Retrieved 9 Jul 2024.
  88. ^ Cynthia Freeman Is Dead at 73; Writer of Best-Selling Romances. New York Times. Retrieved 9 Jun 2024.
  89. ^ Placido Galindo. FIFA.com (Wayback Machine). Retrieved 9 Jun 2024.
  90. ^ Clare Grant Stevenson (1903–1988). Australian Dictionary of Biography. Retrieved 10 Jul 2024.
  91. ^ Hap Emms. hockey-reference.com. Retrieved 7 Jun 2024.
  92. ^ Neher, André. De Gruyter (year of death only). Retrieved 28 Jun 2024.
  93. ^ William T. R. Fox, 76, Professor. New York Times. Retrieved 9 Jun 2024.
  94. ^ S.B. Fuller, Door-to-Door Entrepreneur, Dies at 83. New York Times. Retrieved 9 Jun 2024.
  95. ^ Benny Joy obit Tampa Bay Times October 31, 1988. Newspapers.com (Tampa Bay Times). Retrieved 15 Jun 2024.
  96. ^ Kunang Helmi, "Ratna Cartier-Bresson, a fragmented portrait", in Destins croisés entre l'Insulinde et la France, pp. 253–68, ISBN 2-910513-24-6
  97. ^ Taylor, Valerie (1902–1988). Encyclopedia.com. Retrieved 12 Jul 2024.
  98. ^ Booby Clark, Football Player, 37. New York Times. Retrieved 1 June 2024.
  99. ^ "Eric Larson Dies at 83; Disney Film Animator". The New York Times. October 27, 1988. p. D 23. Retrieved April 1, 2024.
  100. ^ Luther Lassiter, 69, Billiards Star Who Captured Six World Titles. New York Times. Retrieved 19 Jun 2024.
  101. ^ In Memoriam: Milton Rokeach, 1918-1988. JSTOR (The Public Opinion Quarterly Vol. 53, No. 2 (Summer, 1989), pp. 258-261. Retrieved 3 Jul 2024.
  102. ^ Harold Leeming Sheehan. Royal College of Physicians. Retrieved 7 Jul 2024.
  103. ^ Electronic City Was Not Built in a Day. Indian Institute of Science. Retrieved 26 May 2024.
  104. ^ Gervis, Ruth (staff 41-53). The Old Shirburnian Society. Retrieved 10 Jun 2024.
  105. ^ Charles Hawtrey, 73, Of 'Carry On' Movies. New York Times. Retrieved 12 Jun 2024.
  106. ^ Hand-held Mechanical Calculator. University of N.S.W.. Retrieved 12 Jun 2024.
  107. ^ John Thomas (Jack) Kane (1908–1988). Australian Dictionary of Biography. Retrieved 16 Jun 2024.
  108. ^ Ruhollah Khatami, Religious Leader, 84. New York Times. Retrieved 17 Jun 2024.
  109. ^ Kenneth Rowe. US Social Security Death Index. Retrieved 3 Jul 2024.
  110. ^ Pietro Annigoni, 78, Dies in Italy; Noted for Portrait of Elizabeth II. New York Times. Retrieved 25 May 2024.
  111. ^ The John Backus Archive. Stanford. Retrieved 26 May 2024.
  112. ^ Shoki Coe. World Council of Churches (death year only). Retrieved 1 June 2024.
  113. ^ Lasswell, Alva, Col. marines.togetherweserved.com. Retrieved 19 Jun 2024.
  114. ^ Radio Waves: Better luck next time. The Times. Retrieved 4 Jun 2024.
  115. ^ After a Meal. Tokyo Museum Collection. Retrieved 7 Jul 2024.
  116. ^ Chattopadhyaya, Kamaladevi (1903–1988). encyclopedia.com. Retrieved 31 May 2024.
  117. ^ Cohen family hopes name honoring El Paso baseball greats remains if stadium razed. El Paso Times. Retrieved 1 June 2024.
  118. ^ Thomas B. Cooray, Cardinal, 86. New York Times. Retrieved 9 Jul 2024.
  119. ^ Transit (in German). Neue Kritik. 2005. p. 152. ISBN 978-3-8015-0381-9.
  120. ^ Bill Mason: Beyond the Wild, Beyond the Paddle. National Film Board of Canada. Retrieved 22 Jun 2024.
  121. ^ Olejnik, Robert. Traces of War. Retrieved 30 Jun 2024.
  122. ^ Artist, Disney ‘Imagineer’ T. Hee, Age 77. L.A. Times. Retrieved 12 Jun 2024.
  123. ^ Tasos Livaditis, Greece. Griffin Poetry Prize. Retrieved 20 Jun 2024.
  124. ^ John Myers Myers death 1988. Newspapers.com (Arizona Republic). Retrieved 27 Jun 2024.
  125. ^ Somerfield, Ferelith. Mission Accomplished: The Life and Times of Florence Nagle, 1894-1988 : the Woman who Took on Both the Jockey Club and the Kennel Club, and Won (1 ed.). Dog World Publications. ISBN 0950041890.
  126. ^ Garzon submits new claims of torture against ex-dictator. The Guardian. Retrieved 30 Jun 2024.
  127. ^ Rodrigues Tatu Francisco Rodrigues (Player). National Football Teams. Retrieved 3 Jul 2024.
  128. ^ Liz Whitney Tippett. Newspapers.com (Palm Beach Daily News). Retrieved 12 Jul 2024.
  129. ^ John Houseman, Actor and Producer, 86, Dies. New York Times. Retrieved 9 Jul 2024.
  130. ^ "Ken Niles Dies at 82; a Pioneer Broadcaster". The New York Times. November 2, 1988. p. D 27. Retrieved April 1, 2024.
  131. ^ Alfred Pellan. The Canadian Encyclopedia. Retrieved 30 Jun 2024.
  132. ^ Vasco Ronchi (1897-1988). European Journal of Physics. Retrieved 3 Jul 2024.
  133. ^ Schneider, Theodor Adam (Obituary). Deutsche Biographie (in German). Retrieved 6 Jul 2024.
  134. ^ George E. Uhlenbeck Dies at 87; Co-Discoverer of Electron's Spin. New York Times. Retrieved 13 Jul 2024.