D. Y. Patil: key obituary facts
Is D. Y. Patil dead? Yes. D. Y. Patil died on August 4, 2026, at age 90.
Cause of death: D. Y. Patil's cause of death has not been publicly confirmed.
What was D. Y. Patil known for?
He was a Governor of Tripura.
More about D. Y. Patil
Born: 22 October 1935.
Place of birth: Kolhapur.
Gender: male.
Occupation: politician.
Nationality: India, British Raj, Dominion of India.
Education: Shivaji University.
Awards: Padma Shri in social work.
Children: Dr Ajeenkya D Y Patil.
Also known as: Dr.D.Y.Patil, D. Y. Patil.
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Y. Patil, the Indian politician who served as governor of Tripura, Bihar and West Bengal, died on August 4, 2026, aged 90.
Born Dnyandeo Yashwantrao Patil on October 22, 1935, in Ambap, Kolhapur, he was a leader of the Indian National Congress from Maharashtra before later joining the Nationalist Congress Party in 2018. He was awarded the Padma Shri in 1991 for social work and was associated with Shivaji University.