Charles Hatcher: key obituary facts
Is Charles Hatcher dead? Yes. Charles Hatcher died on September 1, 2026, at age 87.
Cause of death: Charles Hatcher's cause of death has not been publicly confirmed.
What was Charles Hatcher known for?
He was an American politician.
More about Charles Hatcher
Born: 1 July 1939.
Place of birth: Doerun.
Gender: male.
Occupation: politician, lawyer.
Nationality: United States.
Education: Georgia Southern University.
Charles Hatcher, an American politician and lawyer who served in Congress as a Democrat, died on September 1, 2026, aged 87.
Born in Doerun, Georgia, he was educated at Georgia Southern University and later studied law at the University of Georgia School of Law, earning a Juris Doctor in 1969. After joining the bar, he practiced law in Albany, Georgia.
Hatcher served in the Georgia House of Representatives from 1973 to 1980 before winning election to six consecutive terms in the U.S. House of Representatives beginning in 1980. He was defeated in the 1992 Democratic primary by Sanford Bishop.