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Famous people and celebrities who died in January 1987

This page is dedicated to commemorating the celebrities and famous people who passed away in January 1987. This month marked the loss of influential and beloved figures whose contributions spanned various fields and touched many lives. Explore our detailed list to remember and celebrate their enduring legacies and the remarkable impact they had on the world

  • Gustav Knuth
    Jan. 1 Gustav Knuth

    Prolific German actor who appeared in over 90 films and television series, making his acting debut in 1935.

  • Harekrushna Mahatab
    Jan. 2 Harekrushna Mahatab

    Indian journalist and politician, 1st chief minister of odisha (b. 1899).

  • Jean de Gribaldy
    Jan. 2 Jean de Gribaldy
  • Ramón Castroviejo
    Jan. 2 Ramón Castroviejo
  • Margaret Laurence
    Jan. 5 Margaret Laurence

    Renowned Canadian novelist and short story writer who significantly contributed to Canadian literature.

  • Herman Smith-Johannsen
    Jan. 5 Herman Smith-Johannsen

    Norwegian-born canadian cross-country skier (born 1875).

  • Arthur Lake
    Jan. 9 Arthur Lake

    American actor best known for playing Dagwood Bumstead in the long-running Blondie film series, a popular comic strip adaptation from the...

  • David Robinson
    Jan. 10 David Robinson

    NBA Hall of Fame center for the San Antonio Spurs, Olympic gold medalist in 1992, known as 'The Admiral' for his exceptional basketball...

  • Marion Hutton
    Jan. 10 Marion Hutton

    American singer (b. 1919).

  • Albert Ferber
    Jan. 11 Albert Ferber

    Swiss-english pianist, composer, and conductor (b. 1911).

  • Douglas Sirk
    Jan. 14 Douglas Sirk

    Pioneering director known for his melodramatic films such as 'All That Heaven Allows'.

  • Ray Bolger
    Jan. 15 Ray Bolger

    Ray Bolger was an American actor, singer, and dancer best known for his portrayal of the Scarecrow in the 1939 film classic 'The Wizard of Oz.' He was renowned for his comedic timing, physical agility, and rubber-legged dance style, which made him one of the leading vaudeville and Broadway performers of his era. [bio]

  • Hugo Fregonese
    Jan. 17 Hugo Fregonese
  • Renato Guttuso
    Jan. 18 Renato Guttuso
  • Lawrence Kohlberg
    Jan. 19 Lawrence Kohlberg

    Renowned American psychologist known for his groundbreaking work on moral development theory, which explains how individuals develop moral...

  • Harry Keller
    Jan. 19 Harry Keller
  • Gerald Brenan
    Jan. 19 Gerald Brenan
  • Josef Henselmann
    Jan. 19 Josef Henselmann
  • R. Budd Dwyer
    Jan. 22 R. Budd Dwyer

    American politician who served as the 30th Treasurer of Pennsylvania.

  • Tetsuji Murakami
    Jan. 24 Tetsuji Murakami
  • Frank J. Lynch
    Jan. 25 Frank J. Lynch

    American lawyer, judge, and politician (b. 1922).

  • Norman McLaren
    Jan. 27 Norman McLaren

    Pioneering Canadian animator known for experimental film techniques who won an Academy Award in 1953 for his groundbreaking short film...

  • Vincent R. Impellitteri
    Jan. 29 Vincent R. Impellitteri

    American politician and judge, 101st mayor of new york city (b. 1900).

  • Cesare Bonacossa
    Jan. 30 Cesare Bonacossa
  • Yves Allégret
    Jan. 31 Yves Allégret

    Prominent French film director known for his film noir works and for being the first husband of actress Simone Signoret.