Athletes Who Died in August 1987

  • Aug 23 Didier Pironi, French auto racer who won 24 Hours of Le Mans in 1978 and 3x F1 GPs, dies in power boat accident at 35
  • Aug 24 Malcolm Kirk "King Kong Kirk", English professional wrestler, dies of a heart attack in the ring at 51
  • Aug 26 John Goddard, West Indian cricket all-rounder and captain (27 Tests @ 30.67; 33 wickets; Barbados), dies at 68