Dead at age 87
1,587 Notable deaths
Burny Mattinson
American animator (1935–2023).
Born May 13th, 1935 in San Francisco.
Died February 27th, 2023 at 87 years old in Canoga Park. [ref]
Giora Epstein
Israeli fighter pilots (1938–2025).
Died July 19th, 2025 at 87 years old in Ramat HaSharon. [ref]
Dorothy Mackaill
English-born american actress (1903-1990).
Born March 4th, 1903 in Kingston upon Hull.
Died August 12th, 1990 at 87 years old in Honolulu (kidney failure).
Herbert Blumer
American sociologist, player of american football (1900–1987).
Born March 7th, 1900 in St. Louis.
Died April 13th, 1987 at 87 years old in Danville.
Doug Moe
American basketball player and coach.
Born September 21st, 1938 in Brooklyn.
Died February 17th, 2026 at 87 years old in San Antonio. [ref]
Clarence "Frogman" Henry
American rhythm and blues singer and pianist (1937–2024).
Born March 19th, 1937 in New Orleans. [ref]
Died April 7th, 2024 at 87 years old [ref]
Charles Francis Adams III
Secretary of the navy (1866-1954).
Born August 2nd, 1866 in Quincy.
Died June 10th, 1954 at 87 years old in Boston.
Howard K. Smith
American news anchor (1914-2002).
Born May 12th, 1914 in Ferriday. [ref]
Died February 15th, 2002 at 87 years old in Bethesda (pneumonia). [ref]
Bill Peet
Artist, illustrator, author, animator and story teller (1915-2002).
Born January 29th, 1915 in Grandview.
Died May 11th, 2002 at 87 years old in Studio City. [ref]
Akira Takarada
Japanese actor (1934-2022).
Born April 29th, 1934 in Chongjin.
Died March 14th, 2022 at 87 years old in Tokyo. [ref]
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There is a sacredness in tears. They are not the mark of weakness, but of power. They speak more eloquently than ten thousand tongues. They are the messengers of overwhelming grief, of deep contrition, and of unspeakable love. Washington Irving