Alan Hale: key obituary facts
Is Alan Hale dead? Yes. Alan Hale died on June 6, 2026, at age 67.
Cause of death: Alan Hale's cause of death has not been publicly confirmed.
What was Alan Hale known for?
He was an American astronomer and comet discoverer.
More about Alan Hale
Born: 7 March 1958.
Place of birth: Tachikawa.
Gender: male.
Occupation: astronomer.
Nationality: United States.
Education: New Mexico State University, United States Naval Academy.
Known for: Co-discovery of Comet Hale–Bopp.
Alan Hale, an American astronomer known for co-discovering Comet Hale–Bopp, died on June 6, 2026.
He was 67. Born in Tachikawa, Japan, on March 7, 1958, while his father was serving in the U.S.
Air Force, he later studied at New Mexico State University and the United States Naval Academy. Hale specialized in Sun-like stars and the search for extrasolar planetary systems, while also pursuing work on comets and near-Earth asteroids. He founded and led the Earthrise Institute, an organization focused on using astronomy to encourage international and intercultural understanding.