Deaths in the 1980s

Nelson Rodrigues

1912–1980 (age 68)

Cemitério de São João Batista

Lauro Corona

1957–1989 (age 32)

Cemitério de São João Batista

Brazilian actor who contributed to film and television in Brazil.

Schinda Uchôa

1897–1982 (age 85)

Cemitério de São João Batista

Ari Lobo

1930–1980 (age 50)

Cemitério São João Batista

Brazilian singer known for his contributions to popular music.

Franklin Monteiro Gondim

1894–1982 (age 88)

Cemitério São João Batista

José Parsifal Barroso

1913–1986 (age 73)

Cemitério São João Batista

Brazilian writer whose literary contributions enriched Brazilian cultural heritage.

Virgílio Távora

1919–1988 (age 69)

Cemitério São João Batista

Orlando Chaves

1900–1981 (age 81)

Cathedral Basilica of the Good Lord Jesus

Catholic priest dedicated to spiritual ministry and pastoral care.

Lucas Nogueira Garcez

1913–1982 (age 69)

Consolação Cemetery

Carvalho Pinto

1910–1987 (age 77)

Consolação Cemetery

Brazilian lawyer and statesman who contributed to law and public service.

Flávio Império

1935–1985 (age 50)

Consolação Cemetery

Renata Crespi Prado

1896–1981 (age 85)

Consolação Cemetery

Brazilian philanthropist whose charitable works benefited her community.

Adoniran Barbosa

1910–1982 (age 72)

Cemitério da Paz

Teixeirinha

1927–1985 (age 58)

Cemitério Antigo 01 Caxias do Sul.

Brazilian screenwriter whose scripts contributed to film and television.

Celanira Salé Martins, Mrs. Abelino Moreira Dias

1909–1986 (age 77)

Cemitério Ecumênico João XXIII

Franz de Castro Holzwarth

1942–1981 (age 39)

Mother Church of São José dos Campos

Brazilian advocate committed to justice and legal representation.

Raul Seixas

1945–1989 (age 44)

Cemitério Jardim da Saudade

Joe Tasker

1948–1982 (age 34)

Mount Everest

Joe Tasker was a dedicated mountaineer whose climbing expeditions reflected exceptional skill and courage in high-altitu...

Peter Boardman

1950–1982 (age 32)

Mount Everest

Marty Hoey

1951–1982 (age 31)

Mount Everest

Marty Hoey was an American mountaineer and athlete who became one of the first women to summit Mount Everest.

Wu Wenzao

1901–1985 (age 84)

Beijing

Zhang Yuzhe

1902–1986 (age 84)

Nanjing

Zhang Yuzhe was a prominent Chinese astronomer who made significant contributions to astronomical research and education...

Tang Liang

1910–1986 (age 76)

Nanjing

Liu Fei

1905–1984 (age 79)

Nanjing

Liu Fei was a Chinese figure from Nanjing who lived through a transformative period in modern Chinese history.

Soong Ching-ling

1893–1981 (age 88)

grave of Soong Ching-ling

Cang Xiaohe

1923–1984 (age 61)

Babaoshan Revolutionary Cemetery

Cang Xiaohe was a Chinese historian of science whose scholarly contributions advanced understanding of scientific develo...

Choekyi Gyaltsen, 10th Panchen Lama

1938–1989 (age 51)

Tashilhunpo Monastery

Ding Ling

1904–1986 (age 82)

Babaoshan Revolutionary Cemetery

Ding Ling was a pioneering Chinese writer whose literary works significantly influenced modern Chinese literature and cu...

Ye Shengtao

1894–1988 (age 94)

Babaoshan Revolutionary Cemetery

Hua Luogeng

1910–1985 (age 75)

Babaoshan Revolutionary Cemetery

Hua Luogeng was a renowned Chinese mathematician and politician whose contributions advanced mathematics and scientific ...

Ma Haide

1910–1988 (age 78)

Babaoshan Revolutionary Cemetery

Li Keran

1907–1989 (age 82)

Babaoshan Revolutionary Cemetery

Li Keran was a celebrated Chinese artist whose innovative paintings significantly influenced modern Chinese visual cultu...

Li Weihan

1896–1984 (age 88)

Babaoshan Revolutionary Cemetery

Huang Kecheng

1902–1986 (age 84)

Babaoshan Revolutionary Cemetery

Huang Kecheng was a prominent Chinese military and political leader who contributed significantly to modern Chinese hist...

Tan Zhenlin

1902–1983 (age 81)

Babaoshan Revolutionary Cemetery

Xiao San

1896–1983 (age 87)

Babaoshan Revolutionary Cemetery

Xiao San was an influential Chinese writer whose literary contributions enriched modern Chinese culture and intellectual...

Xiao Jinguang

1903–1989 (age 86)

Babaoshan Revolutionary Cemetery

Tan Zheng

1906–1988 (age 82)

Babaoshan Revolutionary Cemetery

Tan Zheng was a Chinese political leader whose contributions to governance and administration influenced modern Chinese ...

Liao Chengzhi

1908–1983 (age 75)

Babaoshan Revolutionary Cemetery

Zhou Chunquan

1905–1985 (age 80)

Babaoshan Revolutionary Cemetery

Zhou Chunquan was a Chinese politician who served during the modern era of Chinese history.

Xiao Jun

1907–1988 (age 81)

Babaoshan Revolutionary Cemetery

Xiao Hua

1916–1985 (age 69)

Babaoshan Revolutionary Cemetery

Xiao Hua was a Chinese politician who contributed to the nation's development during the modern era.

Zhang Tianyun

1913–1980 (age 67)

Babaoshan Revolutionary Cemetery

Cao Jinghua

1897–1987 (age 90)

Babaoshan Revolutionary Cemetery

Cao Jinghua was a Chinese writer whose works enriched the nation's literary heritage.

Mao Henian

1911–1988 (age 77)

Babaoshan Revolutionary Cemetery

Xianjiu Zeng

1914–1985 (age 71)

Babaoshan Revolutionary Cemetery

Xianjiu Zeng was a Chinese politician who served the nation during the modern era.

Wang Jian'an

1908–1980 (age 72)

Hong'an County

Sun Kaidi

1898–1986 (age 88)

Beijing Normal University

Sun Kaidi was a Chinese dunhuangologist whose research illuminated the cultural significance of Dunhuang.

Karl Stumpf

1913–1987 (age 74)

Hong Kong Cemetery

Ye Jianying

1897–1986 (age 89)

Guangzhou Insurrectional Martyr Cemetery Park

Ye Jianying was a Chinese military leader whose strategic contributions shaped the nation's defense.