List of Famous people who died in 1987

Philip Wyndham Friend was a British film and television actor.

Philippe Tesnière was a professional cyclist between 1978 and 1981, finishing in last place in the 1978 Tour de France.

William Bowers was a reporter in Long Beach, California and Life magazine reporter before becoming a screenwriter. He specialized in writing comedy westerns, and also turned out several thrillers.

Ralph Baum was a French film producer and production manager particularly associated with Max Ophüls whose career spanned from 1930 to 1985 across more than 50 films. He also directed four films.

Antonio Borja Won Pat was a Guamanian politician and member of the Democratic Party of Guam. He served the first Delegate from Guam to the United States House of Representatives from 1973 to 1985.

René Havard was a French film actor. He appeared in 80 films between 1946 and 1985. He was born and died in Paris, France.

Michèle Alfa (1911–1987) was a French stage and film actress. After appearing mainly in supporting roles during the 1930s she starred in a number of films during the 1940s.

Theodore Rose Cogswell was an American science fiction author.