Deaths in the 1980s

Kid Chissell

1905–1987 (age 82)

Forest Lawn Memorial Park

Kid Chissell was an Indianapolis-born boxer who lived from 1905 to 1987.

Don Sebastian

1911–1987 (age 76)

Forest Lawn Memorial Park

Don Sebastian was a Mexican resident of Ures Municipality who lived from 1911 to 1987.

Frank Van der Veer

1921–1982 (age 61)

Forest Lawn Memorial Park

Frank Van der Veer was a New York City resident who lived from 1921 to 1982.

Hal K. Dawson

1896–1987 (age 91)

Forest Lawn Memorial Park

Hal K. Dawson was a Rockville resident who lived from 1896 to 1987.

John Huston

1906–1987 (age 81)

Hollywood Forever Cemetery

John Huston was an American film director and actor who lived from 1906 to 1987.

Mia May

1884–1980 (age 96)

Hollywood Forever Cemetery

Mia May was an Austrian-Italian silent film actress who lived from 1884 to 1980.

Alvina Krause

1893–1981 (age 88)

New Lisbon

Alvina Krause was an American theatre director and acting teacher who lived from 1893 to 1981.

Robert R. Roberts

1888–1982 (age 94)

Waupaca

Robert R. Roberts was a Waupaca resident who lived from 1888 to 1982.

Jules White

1900–1985 (age 85)

Hollywood Forever Cemetery

Jules White was a Hungarian-American film director and producer known for Three Stooges shorts who lived from 1900 to 19...

Art Pepper

1925–1982 (age 57)

Hollywood Forever Cemetery

Art Pepper was an American jazz saxophonist who lived from 1925 to 1982.

Bronisław Kaper

1902–1983 (age 81)

Hollywood Forever Cemetery

Bronisław Kaper was a Polish-American film composer who lived from 1902 to 1983.

Nelson Riddle

1921–1985 (age 64)

Hollywood Forever Cemetery

Nelson Riddle was an American bandleader and composer known for arranging Frank Sinatra's recordings who lived from 1921...

Harold Rosson

1895–1988 (age 93)

Hollywood Forever Cemetery

Harold Rosson was an American cinematographer who lived from 1895 to 1988.

Milton Krasner

1904–1988 (age 84)

Hollywood Forever Cemetery

Milton Krasner was an American cinematographer who lived from 1904 to 1988.

Georgie Stoll

1905–1985 (age 80)

Hollywood Forever Cemetery

Georgie Stoll was an American conductor and composer who lived from 1905 to 1985.

Harry Delmar

1892–1984 (age 92)

Hollywood Forever Cemetery

Harry Delmar was an American performer and choreographer who lived from 1892 to 1984.

John Factor

1892–1984 (age 92)

Hollywood Forever Cemetery

John Factor was a Polish-born businessman and kidnapping victim who survived one of the most notorious crimes of the 193...

Molly Dodd

1921–1981 (age 60)

Hollywood Forever Cemetery

Molly Dodd was an American actress known for her work in film and television during the mid-20th century.

Murray Alper

1904–1984 (age 80)

Hollywood Forever Cemetery

Murray Alper was an American character actor who appeared in numerous films and television shows throughout his career.

Rolfe Sedan

1896–1982 (age 86)

Hollywood Forever Cemetery

Rolfe Sedan was an American character actor who performed in films and stage productions during the early-to-mid 20th ce...

Tony Beckley

1929–1980 (age 51)

Hollywood Forever Cemetery

Tony Beckley was a British actor known for his roles in horror films and television productions.

Tamara Shayne

1902–1983 (age 81)

Hollywood Forever Cemetery

Tamara Shayne was a Russian-born actress who had a long career in American film and theater.

Timothy Farrell

1922–1989 (age 67)

Hollywood Forever Cemetery

Timothy Farrell was an American actor who appeared in films and television during the mid-20th century.

Donald "Don" Addrisi

1938–1984 (age 46)

Forest Lawn Memorial Park

Don Addrisi was an American musician and songwriter, best known as a member of the Addrisi Brothers duo.

Vivian Duncan

1897–1986 (age 89)

Forest Lawn Memorial Park

Vivian Duncan was an American entertainer and dancer who was part of the famous Duncan Sisters vaudeville act.

Herbert Hoffleit

1905–1981 (age 76)

Forest Lawn Memorial Park

Herbert Hoffleit was an American astronomer who made significant contributions to stellar astronomy and variable star re...

Doris May

1902–1984 (age 82)

Forest Lawn Memorial Park

Doris May was an American actress and performer who appeared in films during the early sound era.

Lorena Layson

1907–1985 (age 78)

Forest Lawn Memorial Park

Lorena Layson was an American actress and performer active in early cinema and theater.

Margaret Romaine

1888–1984 (age 96)

Forest Lawn Memorial Park

Margaret Romaine was an American actress who appeared in films during the silent and early sound eras.

Kay Williams

1916–1983 (age 67)

Forest Lawn Memorial Park

Kay Williams was an American actress and entertainer who performed in film and television.

Gábor Kertész

1903–1985 (age 82)

Forest Lawn Memorial Park

Gábor Kertész was a Hungarian-born individual whose specific professional achievements are not readily documented.

Grace Leboy

1890–1983 (age 93)

Forest Lawn Memorial Park

Grace Leboy was a Brooklyn-born woman who lived from 1890 to 1983.

Daniel L. Fapp

1904–1986 (age 82)

Hollywood Forever Cemetery

Daniel L. Fapp was a cinematographer born in Kansas City in 1904 who passed away in 1986.

Arthur Lake

1905–1987 (age 82)

Hollywood Forever Cemetery

Arthur Lake was an actor born in Corbin in 1905 who became famous for playing Dagwood Bumstead.

Verree Teasdale

1903–1987 (age 84)

Hollywood Forever Cemetery

Verree Teasdale was an actress born in Spokane in 1903 known for her roles in 1930s-1940s films.

Carroll Righter

1900–1988 (age 88)

Hollywood Forever Cemetery

Carroll Righter was an astrologer born in 1900 who became famous for his Hollywood predictions.

Charles E. Toberman

1880–1981 (age 101)

Hollywood Forever Cemetery

Charles E. Toberman was a real estate developer and Hollywood pioneer born in Seymour in 1880.

Francia White

1909–1984 (age 75)

Hollywood Forever Cemetery

Francia White was a woman born in 1909 who lived until 1984.

Dorothy Phillips

1889–1980 (age 91)

Hollywood Forever Cemetery

Dorothy Phillips was an actress born in Baltimore in 1889 who appeared in silent films.

H. Bruce Humberstone

1901–1984 (age 83)

Hollywood Forever Cemetery

H. Bruce Humberstone was a film director born in Buffalo in 1901 known for his prolific Hollywood career.

Frederick Kohner

1905–1986 (age 81)

Hollywood Forever Cemetery

Frederick Kohner was a screenwriter and author born in Teplice in 1905 best known for creating Gidget.

Leonard Spigelgass

1908–1985 (age 77)

Hollywood Forever Cemetery

Leonard Spigelgass was a playwright and screenwriter born in Brooklyn in 1908.

Janet Gaynor

1906–1984 (age 78)

Hollywood Forever Cemetery

Janet Gaynor was an actress born in Philadelphia in 1906 and one of the first Academy Award winners.

Eleanor Powell

1912–1982 (age 70)

Hollywood Forever Cemetery

Eleanor Powell was a dancer and actress born in Springfield in 1912 famous for her tap dancing in MGM musicals.

Joe Dassin

1938–1980 (age 42)

Hollywood Forever Cemetery

Joe Dassin was a singer-songwriter born in Brooklyn in 1938 known for his French pop hits.

Joan Hackett

1934–1983 (age 49)

Hollywood Forever Cemetery

Joan Hackett was an actress born in East Harlem in 1934 known for her television and film roles.

Woody Herman

1913–1987 (age 74)

Hollywood Forever Cemetery

Woody Herman was an American jazz clarinetist and bandleader known for his innovative swing orchestras.

Mel Blanc

1908–1989 (age 81)

Hollywood Forever Cemetery

Mel Blanc was an American voice actor and comedian famous for voicing iconic cartoon characters like Bugs Bunny and Daff...

Viola Dana

1897–1987 (age 90)

Hollywood Forever Cemetery

Viola Dana was an American silent film actress who appeared in numerous films during the 1910s and 1920s.

Flo Bert

1898–1981 (age 83)

Hollywood Forever Cemetery

Flo Bert was an American entertainer active in vaudeville and early cinema during the early 20th century.