Andrew Strathern: key obituary facts
Is Andrew Strathern dead? Yes. Andrew Strathern died on September 21, 2026, at age 87.
Cause of death: Andrew Strathern's cause of death has not been publicly confirmed.
What was Andrew Strathern known for?
He was a British anthropologist.
More about Andrew Strathern
Born: 1 January 1939.
Gender: male.
Nationality: United Kingdom.
Notable work: Ongka's Big Moka.
Spouse: Marilyn Strathern.
Also known as: Andrew Jamieson Strathern, Andrew J. Strathern, A. Strathern.
Andrew Strathern, the British anthropologist known for his work on “Ongka’s Big Moka,” died on September 21, 2026, aged 87.
Also known as Andrew Jamieson Strathern, Andrew J. Strathern and A.
Strathern, he earned a doctorate at the University of Cambridge and later taught at the University of Pittsburgh, where he served as Andrew Mellon Professor of Anthropology. His work was collected and preserved through archives at the University of Pittsburgh and the University of California, San Diego. He was married to the anthropologist Marilyn Strathern.