Bill McGlaughlin: key obituary facts
Is Bill McGlaughlin dead? Yes. Bill McGlaughlin died on July 22, 2026, at age 82.
Cause of death: Bill McGlaughlin's cause of death has not been publicly confirmed.
What was Bill McGlaughlin known for?
He was an American composer, conductor, musicologist and music educator.
More about Bill McGlaughlin
Born: 3 October 1943.
Place of birth: Philadelphia.
Gender: male.
Occupation: composer, conductor, musicologist, music educator, radio personality, musician.
Nationality: United States.
Education: Temple University.
Awards: Peabody Awards.
Career began: 1967.
Genres: Classical.
Occupations: radio host, music educator, musicologist, composer, conductor.
Years active: 1967–present.
Bill McGlaughlin, the American composer and radio host who led the public radio programs Exploring Music and Saint Paul Sunday, died on July 22, 2026.
He was 82. Born William McGlaughlin in Philadelphia on October 3, 1943, he built a career that also included work as a conductor, music educator and musicologist.
A Temple University graduate, McGlaughlin became a nationally noted classical music broadcaster and won a Peabody Award for his work on the air. His career began in 1967, and he remained associated with classical music as performer, teacher and commentator over many decades.