The following is a list of notable deaths in May 1986.

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.

May 1986

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References

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  1. ^ Ap (May 4, 1986). "W. Sheffield Cowles". The New York Times. ISSN 0362-4331. Retrieved July 8, 2024.
  2. ^ James, George (May 4, 1986). "William E. Doyle Dies at 75; Judge in Denver Buding Case". The New York Times. ISSN 0362-4331. Retrieved July 8, 2024.
  3. ^ Fraser, C. Gerald (May 5, 1986). "Robert Alda, Actor, is Dead; Played Stage and Film Roles". The New York Times. ISSN 0362-4331. Retrieved July 8, 2024.
  4. ^ Ap (May 6, 1986). "Royce Stanley Pitkin, Goddard College Head". The New York Times. ISSN 0362-4331. Retrieved July 8, 2024.
  5. ^ Cook, Joan (May 10, 1986). "DR. Paul M. Gross; Leader in Education and Science was 91". The New York Times. ISSN 0362-4331. Retrieved July 8, 2024.
  6. ^ Ap (May 5, 1986). "Paul R. Richards, 77, Former Baseball Manager". The New York Times. ISSN 0362-4331. Retrieved July 8, 2024.
  7. ^ Archives, L. A. Times (May 6, 1986). "Esther Van Wagoner Tufty, Newswoman, Dies at 89". Los Angeles Times. Retrieved July 8, 2024.
  8. ^ Yannis, Alex (May 7, 1986). "Bill Cook is Dead; A Ranger Captain". The New York Times. ISSN 0362-4331. Retrieved July 8, 2024.
  9. ^ Krebs, Albin (May 8, 1986). "R.A. Lovett, Ex-Chief of Defense Who Pressed Buildup in 50's, Dies". The New York Times. ISSN 0362-4331. Retrieved July 8, 2024.
  10. ^ By (June 2, 1986). "Strangler Strangles Himself. A man who confessed…". Orlando Sentinel. Retrieved July 8, 2024.
  11. ^ Lord Shinwell (May 8, 1986). "Lord Shinwell, 101, Unionist Who Rose to British Cabinet". The New York Times. ISSN 0362-4331. Retrieved July 8, 2024.
  12. ^ "Dr. Leland W. F. Stark Dies; A Retired Episcopal Bishop". The New York Times. May 13, 1986. ISSN 0362-4331. Retrieved July 8, 2024.
  13. ^ Ap (May 13, 1986). "Arndt von Bohlen Last Surviving Heir of Krupp Fortune". The New York Times. ISSN 0362-4331. Retrieved July 8, 2024.
  14. ^ Saxon, Wolfgang (May 10, 1986). "Herschel Bernardi, 62, Played Tevye in 'Fiddler on the Roof'". The New York Times. ISSN 0362-4331. Retrieved July 8, 2024.
  15. ^ Ap (May 10, 1986). "Tenzing Norkay, 72, is Dead: Climbed Everest with Hillary". The New York Times. ISSN 0362-4331. Retrieved July 8, 2024.
  16. ^ Harvin, Al (May 31, 1986). "Fritz Pollard Dead at Age 92; Black Head Coach in N.F.L." The New York Times. ISSN 0362-4331. Retrieved July 8, 2024.
  17. ^ "Elisabeth Bergner, An Actress in Plays and Films, Dies at 85". The New York Times. May 13, 1986. ISSN 0362-4331. Retrieved July 8, 2024.
  18. ^ "Dr. Mary Bryan, Nutritionist And Ex-Columbia Professor". The New York Times. June 3, 1986. ISSN 0362-4331. Retrieved July 8, 2024.
  19. ^ Archives, L. A. Times (May 18, 1986). "Libertarian Philosopher Robert LeFevre Dies". Los Angeles Times. Retrieved July 8, 2024.
  20. ^ Ap (May 15, 1986). "Solomon Blatt, 91, Legislator In South Carolina Since 1933". The New York Times. ISSN 0362-4331. Retrieved July 8, 2024.
  21. ^ Ap (May 17, 1986). "Joe Sparma". The New York Times. ISSN 0362-4331. Retrieved July 8, 2024.
  22. ^ Pace, Eric (May 16, 1986). "Theodore White, Chronicler of U.S. Politics, is Dead at 71". The New York Times. ISSN 0362-4331. Retrieved July 8, 2024.
  23. ^ Upi (May 20, 1986). "John Bubbles, The Dancer, is Dead at 84". The New York Times. ISSN 0362-4331. Retrieved July 8, 2024.
  24. ^ Archives, L. A. Times (May 24, 1986). "Famed for Clashes With Governor : Ex-Speaker Gordon Garland Dies at 88". Los Angeles Times. Retrieved July 8, 2024.
  25. ^ Altman, Lawrence K. (May 22, 1986). "Dr. Helen Taussig, 87, Dies; Led in Blue Baby Operation". The New York Times. ISSN 0362-4331. Retrieved July 8, 2024.
  26. ^ "Pukui obit". Honolulu Star-Bulletin. May 22, 1986. p. 1. Retrieved July 8, 2024.
  27. ^ Fowler, Glenn (May 23, 1986). "Martin Gabel, Actor, Director and Producer, is Dead at 73". The New York Times. ISSN 0362-4331. Retrieved July 8, 2024.
  28. ^ "Avery Rockefeller, Investment Banker and Conservationist". The New York Times. May 23, 1986. ISSN 0362-4331. Retrieved July 8, 2024.
  29. ^ Krebs, Albin (May 24, 1986). "Sterling Hayden Dead at 70; An Actor, Writer and Sailor". The New York Times. ISSN 0362-4331. Retrieved July 8, 2024.
  30. ^ Upi (May 24, 1986). "Altiero Spinelli Dies in Rome; Champion of European Unity". The New York Times. ISSN 0362-4331. Retrieved July 8, 2024.
  31. ^ Ap (May 27, 1986). "Yakima Canutt Dies; Stunt Man in Movies". The New York Times. ISSN 0362-4331. Retrieved July 8, 2024.
  32. ^ Ap (May 25, 1986). "Arthur Rubloff Is Dead at 83; Developed Chicago Projects". The New York Times. ISSN 0362-4331. Retrieved July 8, 2024.
  33. ^ Krebs, Albin (May 26, 1986). "Chester Bowles is Dead at 85; Served in 4 Administrations". The New York Times. ISSN 0362-4331. Retrieved July 8, 2024.
  34. ^ Ap (June 3, 1986). "Glynn Robert Donaho". The New York Times. ISSN 0362-4331. Retrieved July 8, 2024.
  35. ^ "Obituary for Bernard Ades (Aged 82)". The Baltimore Sun. May 30, 1986. p. 64. Retrieved July 8, 2024.
  36. ^ Upi (May 31, 1986). "Lurene Tuttle, 79, an Actress In Films and on Radio and TV". The New York Times. ISSN 0362-4331. Retrieved July 8, 2024.
  37. ^ Ap (June 1, 1986). "Thomas C. Lynch Dies at 83; Ex-Attorney General on Coast". The New York Times. ISSN 0362-4331. Retrieved July 8, 2024.
  38. ^ Morris, Bernadine (May 31, 1986). "Perry Ellis, Fashion Designer, Dead". The New York Times. ISSN 0362-4331. Retrieved July 8, 2024.
  39. ^ McDowell, Edwin (May 31, 1986). "Donald S. Klopfer Dies at 84; Co-Founder of Random House". The New York Times. ISSN 0362-4331. Retrieved July 8, 2024.
  40. ^ "Obituary for Jane Frank (Aged 67)". The Evening Sun. June 3, 1986. p. 43. Retrieved July 8, 2024.
  41. ^ Ennis, Thomas W. (June 3, 1986). "James Rainwater Dead at 68; Won Nobel for Atom Study". The New York Times. ISSN 0362-4331. Retrieved July 8, 2024.
  42. ^ Ap (June 2, 1986). "Dora Russell, Social Activist And Wife of the Philosopher". The New York Times. ISSN 0362-4331. Retrieved July 8, 2024.