David Andrews: key obituary facts
Is David Andrews dead? Yes. David Andrews died on June 27, 2026, at age 91.
Cause of death: David Andrews's cause of death has not been publicly confirmed.
What was David Andrews known for?
He was an Irish politician (1935-).
More about David Andrews
Born: 15 March 1935.
Place of birth: Dublin.
Gender: male.
Occupation: barrister, politician, diplomat.
Nationality: Ireland.
Education: University of Galway, Cistercian College, Roscrea.
Father: Todd Andrews.
Children: Barry Andrews, David McSavage.
David Andrews, an Irish politician who served as minister for foreign affairs and defence and represented Dublin in the Dáil for nearly four decades, died on June 27, 2026, aged 91.
Born in Dublin on March 15, 1935, he was the son of Todd Andrews and studied at Cistercian College, Roscrea, and the University of Galway. A barrister by training, he entered the Dáil in 1965 and remained a TD until 2002, holding the foreign affairs portfolio from 1992 to 1993 and again from 1997 to 2000, and the defence brief in 1993 to 1994 and briefly in 1997.