List of Famous people who died in 1988

Sir Frederick William Mallandaine Ashton was a British ballet dancer and choreographer. He also worked as a director and choreographer in opera, film and revue.

Kathleen Mary Margaret Bryant, professionally known as Margot Bryant was an English actress, of stage, television and film best known for playing Minnie Caldwell on the soap opera Coronation Street from its inception in 1960 until her departure in 1976.

Richard "Bibi" "Riccardo" Torriani was a Swiss ice hockey player and coach, and luge athlete.

Yun Yeongseon was a South Korean politician, businessman, and social activist. He was the son of Yun Chi-ho. His nickname was Odang. His American name was Allen Yun, while he also adopted the Japanese name Ito Yonsen (伊東永善) when Korea was under Japanese rule.

Jane Seitz was a German film editor. Seitz edited different films produced by Bernd Eichinger. She was his girlfriend for some time and committed suicide at the age of 45. Her last editorial credit was for the comedy film Felix, released in September 1988. Wolfgang Rihm orchestrated 1988/89 a text written by Seitz’ former partner Wolf Wondratschek Mein Tod. Requiem in memoriam Jane S. for soprano and orchestra.

Generoso Paul "Gene" Pope Jr. (1927–1988) was an American media mogul, best known for creating The National Enquirer as it is known today.