Brian Fallon: key obituary facts
Is Brian Fallon dead? Yes. Brian Fallon died on September 3, 2026, at age 93.
Cause of death: Brian Fallon's cause of death has not been publicly confirmed.
What was Brian Fallon known for?
He was an Irish critic.
More about Brian Fallon
Born: 1 January 1933.
Gender: male.
Occupation: literary critic, art critic.
Nationality: Ireland.
Education: Trinity College, Dublin.
Brian Fallon, Irish art critic, died on September 3, 2026, aged 93.
He was a leading figure in Irish cultural journalism, serving as chief critic of The Irish Times for 35 years and as its literary editor from 1977 to 1988. Born in 1933 in Cootehill, County Cavan, he was the second son of poet Padraic Fallon.
Educated at St Peter’s College, Wexford, and Trinity College, Dublin, he went on to write widely on Irish art and to lecture frequently on the subject.