Cyril Karabus: key obituary facts
Is Cyril Karabus dead? Yes. Cyril Karabus died on June 9, 2026, at age 91.
Cause of death: Cyril Karabus's cause of death has not been publicly confirmed.
What was Cyril Karabus known for?
He was known as South African oncologist (1935–2026).
More about Cyril Karabus
Born: 1 April 1935.
Gender: male.
Occupation: pediatrician, oncologist.
Employer: Red Cross War Memorial Children's Hospital, University of Cape Town.
Cyril Karabus, a South African paediatric oncologist, died on June 9, 2026, aged 91.
Born on April 1, 1935, he treated cancer and blood diseases at the Red Cross War Memorial Children’s Hospital for more than 35 years and founded its paediatric oncology unit. He also trained doctors at the University of Cape Town.
Karabus gained recognition in South Africa for his work with black cancer patients during apartheid, and in 2012 he drew international attention after being detained in the United Arab Emirates in a case linked to an earlier conviction in absentia.