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Burt Wolf Travels and Traditions TV series dead at age 87

Burt Wolf

Burt Wolf, an American journalist and writer, died on January 31, 2026.

Born Burton R. Wolf in New York City on September 28, 1938, he was also a businessman, chef and television producer.

He was the host and author of nine internationally syndicated television series on cultural history, travel and gastronomy, including Travels & Traditions, which he hosted with his son, Nicholas Wolf.

Burton R. Wolf (September 28, 1938 – January 31, 2026) was an American journalist, writer, businessman, chef and television producer. He was the host and author of nine internationally syndicated television series that deal with cultural history, travel and gastronomy, including Travels & Traditions hosted with his son Nicholas Wolf.

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