Deaths in the 1980s

H. Jones

1940–1982 (age 42)

Blue Beach Military Cemetery at San Carlos

Henriette Groenewegen-Frankfort

1896–1982 (age 86)

Kimmeridge

Henriette Groenewegen-Frankfort enriched art history with thoughtful scholarship and gracious mentorship.

Juan Ramón Turano

1964–1982 (age 18)

East Falkland

George Thalben-Ball

1896–1987 (age 91)

Highgate Cemetery

George Thalben-Ball's compositions brought calm dignity to sacred spaces and continue to uplift listeners.

Jane Arden

1927–1982 (age 55)

Highgate Cemetery

Edward Rapallo

1914–1984 (age 70)

Cathedral of St. Mary the Crowned

Edward Rapallo was a compassionate priest whose pastoral care strengthened countless hearts in times of need.

Ronald Roxburgh

1889–1981 (age 92)

Highgate Cemetery

Diana Cooper

1892–1986 (age 94)

Belvoir Castle

Diana Cooper shared graceful stories and thoughtful reflections that continue to charm readers.

Kathleen Manners, Duchess of Rutland

1894–1989 (age 95)

Belvoir Castle

Adam Kossowski

1905–1986 (age 81)

Aylesford

Adam Kossowski's vivid murals continue to invite contemplation and admiration at Aylesford.

Aneirin Talfan Davies

1909–1980 (age 71)

Llandaff Cathedral

George Pravda

1916–1985 (age 69)

Brompton Cemetery

George Pravda was a versatile and dignified actor whose performances remain admired.

Kit Lambert

1935–1981 (age 46)

Brompton Cemetery

Witold Czerwiński

1901–1982 (age 81)

Brompton Cemetery

Witold Czerwiński was a thoughtful economist who mentored others with clarity and care.

Matthew (Semashko)

1894–1985 (age 91)

Brompton Cemetery

Thomas Henry Hornyold-Strickland, 7th Count della Catena

1921–1983 (age 62)

Kendal

Thomas Henry Hornyold-Strickland served with integrity and calm strength as a naval officer.

Rebecca West

1892–1983 (age 91)

Brookwood Cemetery

Edward Julian Cowan King-Salter

1899–1981 (age 82)

Wokingham

Edward Julian Cowan King-Salter is remembered for his steady resolve and quiet loyalty in service.

Philip Larkin

1922–1985 (age 63)

Cottingham

Patrick Troughton

1920–1987 (age 67)

Bushy Park

Celebrated British actor best known as the second Doctor Who.

Bobby Sands

1954–1981 (age 27)

Milltown Cemetery

Joe McDonnell

1951–1981 (age 30)

Milltown Cemetery

Irish activist who died on hunger strike in 1981 while asserting political status for prisoners.

Kieran Doherty

1955–1981 (age 26)

Milltown Cemetery

Seamus Twomey

1919–1989 (age 70)

Milltown Cemetery

Irish republican activist and leader who helped shape mid-century republican strategy.

Roman Saloni

1895–1986 (age 91)

Pwllheli

S. C. H. "Sammy" Davis

1887–1981 (age 94)

Brookwood Cemetery

Journalist remembered for his thoughtful reporting on the complex issues of his time.

Joe Vandeleur

1903–1988 (age 85)

Brookwood Cemetery

Naji al-Ali

1937–1987 (age 50)

Brookwood Cemetery

Palestinian cartoonist whose fearless images of Handala became lasting symbols of dispossession.

Gubby Allen

1902–1989 (age 87)

Brookwood Cemetery

Alfred Bestall

1892–1986 (age 94)

Brookwood Cemetery

Illustrator and writer best known for shaping the adventures of Rupert Bear.

Hamid Mirza

1918–1988 (age 70)

Brookwood Cemetery

Raymond McCreesh

1957–1981 (age 24)

Camlough

Young Irish combatant who died during the 1981 hunger strike.

Vincent Crane

1943–1989 (age 46)

East Finchley Cemetery

Kenneth Williams

1926–1988 (age 62)

East Finchley Cemetery

Versatile British actor and raconteur noted for his wit across stage and screen.

George More O'Ferrall

1907–1982 (age 75)

East Finchley Cemetery

Geoffrey Lumsden

1914–1984 (age 70)

East Finchley Cemetery

British actor remembered for his charm in theatre and television.

Tomáš Vybíral

1911–1981 (age 70)

Brookwood Cemetery

Reza Fallah

1909–1982 (age 73)

Brookwood Cemetery

Businessperson who played a key role in 20th-century Iranian oil affairs.

James Grant Peterkin

1909–1981 (age 72)

Kinloss Abbey

Josef Josten

1913–1985 (age 72)

Brookwood Cemetery

Josef Josten was an official remembered for steady leadership and service.

Oldřich Doležal

1912–1983 (age 71)

Brookwood Cemetery

Eleanor Amalie Salvesen

1894–1980 (age 86)

Glasgow Necropolis

Eleanor Amalie Salvesen is remembered for her warm community presence and quiet dedication.

Erich Fried

1921–1988 (age 67)

Kensal Green Cemetery

Steve Peregrin Took

1949–1980 (age 31)

Kensal Green Cemetery

Steve Peregrin Took was a drummer whose inventive rhythms left a lasting impression.

Rita Webb

1904–1981 (age 77)

Kensal Green Cemetery

Nerissa Bowes-Lyon

1919–1986 (age 67)

Earlswood

Nerissa Bowes-Lyon is remembered for her steadfast devotion to family and quiet service.

Marek Żuławski

1908–1985 (age 77)

Kensal Green Cemetery

Jane Ingham

1897–1982 (age 85)

Little Gransden

Jane Ingham was a translator whose work opened doors between languages.

Thomas Sopwith

1888–1989 (age 101)

All Saints Church, Little Somborne

Andargachew Messai

1902–1981 (age 79)

Kensal Green Cemetery

Andargachew Messai was a diplomat remembered for fostering respectful dialogue across nations.