Famous people who died in 1987

A list of 6 celebrities and other famous people who passed away in the year 1987.

Roughly 37 years have passed since these people died.

This list is ordered by the person's date of death.

American pianist Deceased
Died on Feb 4, 1987, at the age of 67.
Pneumonia as a result of AIDS.

American artist Deceased
Died on Feb 22, 1987, at the age of 58.
Complications relating to gallbladder surgery.

Dancer Deceased
Died on Jun 22, 1987, at the age of 88.
Pneumonia.

Hip-Hop DJ Deceased
Died on Aug 27, 1987, at the age of 25.
Shot dead in the South Bronx.

American actor Deceased
Died on Aug 29, 1987, at the age of 63.
Heart attack.

Writer Deceased
Died on Dec 1, 1987, at the age of 63.
Stomach cancer.

Perspective

A few facts that highlight just how long ago 1987 was:

These people passed away before the Internet became a thing.
The Soviet Union still existed in 1987.
These celebrities died before TV shows such as "The Wonder Years", "In the Heat of the Night", "Roseanne", and "Quantum Leap" started airing on television.
These people did not get to see movies such as "Crocodile Dundee II", "Red Heat", "Who Framed Roger Rabbit", "Coming to America", or "Cocktail".
They never got the chance to send or receive a text message.
The people on this list did not live long enough to see the fall of the Berlin Wall.
Celebrities such as Mike Posner, Rihanna, Sasha Grey, and Grimes were not even born yet.
In 1987, celebrities such as Heather O'Rourke, Andy Gibb, Judith Barsi, and Anne Ramsey were still alive.
Television shows such as "The Facts of Life", "Cagney & Lacey", "Punky Brewster", and "Dynasty" were still running.
The people on this list never got to play the Sega Genesis / Mega Drive.

Statistics about the 6 celebrity deaths above.