List of Famous people who died in 1987

Alton Augustus Adams, Sr. is remembered primarily as the first black bandmaster in the United States Navy. His music was performed by the bands of John Philip Sousa and Edwin Franko Goldman and his march "The Governor's Own" (1921) appears as the first selection on the bicentennial album Pride of America, released by New World Records.

Rabbi Dr Elimelekh-Shimon Rimalt was a Zionist activist and Israeli politician. He served as Minister of Postal Services between December 1969 and August 1970.

Fernand Fabre (1899–1987) was a French stage, television and film actor.

Bernard "Buddy" Rich was an American jazz drummer and bandleader. He is considered one of the most influential drummers of all time.

Alfons Bērziņš was a Latvian long track speed skater. He competed at the 1936 Winter Olympics. In 1939 he became overall champion at the European Championships.