Deaths in the 1980s

Jim Davis

1909–1981 (age 72)

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Jim Davis was an American actor born in Edgerton in 1909.

Marjorie Bennett

1896–1982 (age 86)

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Marjorie Bennett was a Scottish-born actress who appeared in numerous films and television shows.

Jetta Goudal

1891–1985 (age 94)

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Jetta Goudal was a Dutch-born silent film actress who worked in Hollywood during the 1920s.

Ervin Nyiregyházi

1903–1987 (age 84)

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Ervin Nyiregyházi was a Hungarian-born pianist and composer known for his virtuosic performances.

Joe Besser

1907–1988 (age 81)

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Joe Besser was an American comedian and actor best known for his work with The Three Stooges.

Edwin W. Pauley

1903–1981 (age 78)

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Edwin W. Pauley was an American businessman and diplomat born in Indianapolis in 1903.

Joan Meredith

1907–1980 (age 73)

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Joan Meredith (1907-1980) was an American actress known for her work in early Hollywood films.

Rushton Moreve

1948–1981 (age 33)

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Rushton Moreve (1948-1981) was an American actor and performer.

Gladys Root

1905–1982 (age 77)

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Gladys Root (1905-1982) was an American entertainer and performer.

Glenn S. Dumke

1917–1989 (age 72)

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Glenn S. Dumke (1917-1989) was an American educator and university administrator.

Gloria Blondell

1915–1986 (age 71)

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Gloria Blondell (1915-1986) was an American actress and sister of actress Joan Blondell.

Helen Ford

1894–1982 (age 88)

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Helen Ford (1894-1982) was an American actress and silent film performer.

Helmi Juvonen

1903–1985 (age 82)

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Helmi Juvonen (1903-1985) was a Finnish-American writer and screenwriter.

Judy Canova

1913–1983 (age 70)

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Judy Canova (1913-1983) was an American actress, comedian, and singer known for her yodeling and comedic roles.

Mary MacLaren

1896–1985 (age 89)

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Mary MacLaren (1896-1985) was an American actress prominent in silent and early sound films.

Iris Meredith

1915–1980 (age 65)

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Iris Meredith (1915-1980) was an American actress known for her roles in B-movies and westerns.

Jack Clark

1925–1988 (age 63)

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Jack Clark (1925-1988) was an American actor and performer.

Jane Isbell

1927–1981 (age 54)

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Jane Isbell (1927-1981) was an American actress and performer.

John Cody

1907–1982 (age 75)

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John Cody (1907-1982) was an American actor and performer.

Roger Horwitz

1941–1986 (age 45)

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Roger Horwitz (1941-1986) was an American actor and television performer.

Bill Baldwin

1913–1982 (age 69)

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Bill Baldwin (1913-1982) was an American actor and performer.

Raymond A. Klune

1904–1988 (age 84)

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Raymond A. Klune was an American businessman and executive who lived from 1904 to 1988.

Mike Lally

1900–1985 (age 85)

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Mike Lally was an American actor and voice performer active in the early-to-mid 20th century.

Ralph Volkie

1910–1987 (age 77)

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Ralph Volkie was an American professional who lived from 1910 to 1987.

Ralph T. Chapman

1907–1981 (age 74)

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Ralph T. Chapman was an American resident of the early 20th century who lived from 1907 to 1981.

Connie Izay

1928–1982 (age 54)

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Connie Izay was a Pennsylvania native who lived from 1928 to 1982.

Rachel Youngblood

1923–1982 (age 59)

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Rachel Youngblood was an American woman who lived from 1923 to 1982.

Carma Hatch

1906–1986 (age 80)

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Carma Hatch was a Thatcher resident who lived from 1906 to 1986.

Bill Paskill

1922–1985 (age 63)

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Bill Paskill was a Chicago native who lived from 1922 to 1985.

Maria Agnes Barsi

1940–1988 (age 48)

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Maria Agnes Barsi was a Hungarian-born woman who immigrated to America and lived from 1940 to 1988.

John Anson Ford

1883–1983 (age 100)

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John Anson Ford was an influential American civic leader and Los Angeles County Supervisor who lived from 1883 to 1983.

John C. Becher

1915–1986 (age 71)

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John C. Becher was a Milwaukee native who lived from 1915 to 1986.

John Elgin Woolf

1908–1980 (age 72)

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John Elgin Woolf was an American architect known for his modernist residential designs who lived from 1908 to 1980.

Jules C. Stein

1896–1981 (age 85)

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Jules C. Stein was a South Bend native and co-founder of MCA Inc. who lived from 1896 to 1981.

Kathryn Crawford

1908–1980 (age 72)

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Kathryn Crawford was an American actress from Wellsboro who lived from 1908 to 1980.

Kay Hammond

1901–1982 (age 81)

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Kay Hammond was a Kansas City native and accomplished American actress who lived from 1901 to 1982.

Leila Kasra

1939–1989 (age 50)

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Leila Kasra was an Iranian-born individual who lived from 1939 to 1989.

Leonora Ainsworth

1894–1985 (age 91)

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Leonora Ainsworth was a Michigan resident who lived from 1894 to 1985.

Vivian Reed

1894–1989 (age 95)

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Vivian Reed was a Pittsburgh native who lived from 1894 to 1989.

Marger Apsit

1909–1988 (age 79)

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Marger Apsit was an Aurora resident who lived from 1909 to 1988.

Martin Garralaga

1894–1981 (age 87)

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Martin Garralaga was a Barcelona-born actor and performer who lived from 1894 to 1981.

Raquel Torres

1908–1987 (age 79)

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Raquel Torres was a Mexican-born actress who lived from 1908 to 1987.

Richard Bonelli

1887–1980 (age 93)

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Richard Bonelli was an American baritone opera singer who lived from 1887 to 1980.

Robert Livingston

1904–1988 (age 84)

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Robert Livingston was an American actor who lived from 1904 to 1988.

Nevin William Hayes

1922–1988 (age 66)

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Nevin William Hayes was a Chicago-born individual who lived from 1922 to 1988.

Winifred Bryson

1892–1987 (age 95)

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Winifred Bryson was a Los Angeles resident who lived from 1892 to 1987.

József Bábolnay

1886–1983 (age 97)

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József Bábolnay was a Hungarian-born individual who lived from 1886 to 1983.

Keith Richards

1915–1987 (age 72)

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Keith Richards was a Pittsburgh-born individual who lived from 1915 to 1987.

Ivor Francis

1918–1986 (age 68)

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Ivor Francis was a Toronto-born individual who lived from 1918 to 1986.

Fred R. Feitshans Jr.

1909–1987 (age 78)

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Fred R. Feitshans Jr. was a Los Angeles-based screenwriter and producer who lived from 1909 to 1987.