Cliff Fletcher: key obituary facts
Is Cliff Fletcher dead? Yes. Cliff Fletcher died on June 5, 2026, at age 90.
Cause of death: Cliff Fletcher's cause of death has not been publicly confirmed.
What was Cliff Fletcher known for?
He was a Canadian ice hockey manager.
More about Cliff Fletcher
Born: 16 August 1935.
Place of birth: Montreal.
Gender: male.
Occupation: general manager.
Nationality: Canada.
Awards: Stanley Cup, Hockey Hall of Fame.
Children: Chuck Fletcher.
Known for: Former National Hockey League executive and general manager (Calgary Flames, Phoenix Coyotes, Toronto Maple Leafs).
Cliff Fletcher, the Canadian National Hockey League executive who served as general manager of the Atlanta Flames, Calgary Flames, Toronto Maple Leafs and Phoenix Coyotes, died on June 5, 2026.
He was 90. Born George Clifford Fletcher in Montreal on August 16, 1935, Fletcher spent an eight-decade career in hockey that began as a scout in 1956 with the Montreal Canadiens.
He later became a general manager for the Verdun Blues junior team and went on to help guide the Calgary Flames to their only Stanley Cup championship. Known to many in the game as “Trader Cliff,” Fletcher also served as senior adviser to the Toronto Maple Leafs from 2008 until 2026.