Top 10 Saddest Deaths of 1987

A lot of people think 2016 was the year that killed the most celebrities. This isn't really anything new because even back then there were large numbers of celebrity deaths. An example? The saddest deaths of 1987.

RIP to any of these people who died in 1987.
The Top Ten
1 Andy Warhol Andy Warhol, born Andrew Warhola (August 6, 1928 – February 22, 1987) was an American artist who was a leading figure in the visual art movement known as Pop art. His works explore the relationship between artistic expression, celebrity culture, and advertising that flourished by the 1960s.

Artist who was a leading figure in pop art.

2 Liberace Władziu Valentino Liberace, mononymously known as Liberace, was an American pianist, singer, and actor.

Pianist, singer, and actor known for his Vegas performances.

3 Ray Bolger

Actor best known for his portrayal of the Scarecrow in the Wizard of Oz.

4 Danny Kaye

Actor, singer, comedian, dancer, and musician famous for tap dancing with Bing Crosby.

5 Rita Hayworth Rita Hayworth, born Margarita Carmen Cansino (October 17, 1918 – May 14, 1987) was an American actress and dancer. She achieved fame during the 1940s as one of the era's top stars, appearing in a total of 61 films over 37 years. The press coined the term "love goddess" to describe Hayworth after she had become the most glamorous screen idol of the 1940s. She was the top pin-up girl for GIs during World War II.
6 Fred Astaire Fred Astaire was an American dancer, singer, actor, choreographer and television presenter. He is widely regarded as the most influential dancer in the history of film.

Dancer who was one of the biggest stars of musical films.

7 Jackie Gleason

Actor best known for his role as Ralph Kramden on The Honeymooners.

8 Lorne Greene

Actor best known for playing Commander Adama on Battlestar Galactica.

9 Lee Marvin

Actor who was known for his westerns and war films.

10 John Huston

Film director best known for The Maltese Falcon (he was also the father of Anjelica Huston, who is best known for portraying Morticia from the Addams Family movies).

The Contenders
11 R. Budd Dwyer
12 Joseph Campbell

Mythologist best known for his book The Hero with a Thousand Faces.

13 Paul Butterfield
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