Colman McCarthy: key obituary facts
Is Colman McCarthy dead? Yes. Colman McCarthy died on February 27, 2026, at age 87.
Cause of death: Colman McCarthy's cause of death has not been publicly confirmed.
What was Colman McCarthy known for?
Colman McCarthy was an American journalist (The Washington Post) and peace activist.
More about Colman McCarthy
Born: March 24, 1938.
Occupations: Journalist, peace activist.
Colman McCarthy, an American journalist for The Washington Post and peace activist, died on February 27, 2026, at age 87.
Born in Glen Head, New York, on March 24, 1938, he worked as a journalist, teacher and lecturer and was described as a pacifist, progressive and anarchist. His educational philosophy drew some controversy in 2006, when two Bethesda-Chevy Chase High School students called for a more balanced presentation of the issues covered by his class.
Colman McCarthy (March 24, 1938 – February 27, 2026) was an American journalist, teacher, lecturer, pacifist, progressive, anarchist and long-time peace activist.