Basil Ince: key obituary facts
Is Basil Ince dead? Yes. Basil Ince died on October 15, 2026, at age 93.
Cause of death: Basil Ince's cause of death has not been publicly confirmed.
What was Basil Ince known for?
He was a Trinidad and Tobago political scientists, sprinter and politician.
More about Basil Ince
Born: 1 May 1933.
Gender: male.
Occupation: sprinter.
Basil Ince, a Trinidadian sprinter and politician who served as minister of foreign affairs from 1981 to 1985, died October 15, 2026, aged 93.
Born May 1, 1933, Ince was also an academic and represented Trinidad and Tobago in international athletics. At the 1958 British Empire and Commonwealth Games, he competed in the 220 yards, 440 yards and 440 yards relay.
In the 440 yards, he placed second in his heat and narrowly missed advancing beyond the quarterfinals. The next year, he represented the British West Indies at the Pan American Games, entering the 200 metres, 400 metres and 4×400 metres relay. He won silver in the 400 metres and gold as part of the relay team. Ince’s career spanned competition on the track and public service, including his tenure as foreign affairs minister. His athletic record included participation in events from individual sprints to relays, with medals in both the 400 metres and relay at the 1959 Pan American Games.