List of Famous people who died at 88

Philip Cunliffe-Lister, 1st Earl of Swinton,, known as Philip Lloyd-Greame until 1924 and as The Viscount Swinton between 1935 and 1955, was a prominent British Conservative politician from the 1920s until the 1950s.

Ahmed Ramy was an Egyptian poet, songwriter and translator. He is best known for writing lyrics for the Egyptian singers Umm Kalthoum and Mohammed Abdel Wahab. Rami was also a translator. His works include translations of several of Shakespeare's plays and the quatrains of the Persian poet Omar Khayyám. Ramy also played a leading role in developing the Arabic song, using simple language to express his sublime themes. He was named "Poet of the youth" in recognition of his considerable contributions to the Arabic song.

Adrian Gerald Foley, 8th Baron Foley of Kidderminster, was a British peer, composer and pianist.

Arrigo Petacco was an Italian writer, historian and journalist.

Pierre Vallon was a French businessman and politician. He was an heir to Vallon et Compagnie, a silk company based in La Croix-Rousse, Lyon. He served as a member of the French Senate from 1974 to 1995.

Thelma J. Chalifoux was a Canadian teacher and senator.