David Kinsella: key obituary facts
Is David Kinsella dead? Yes. David Kinsella died on June 16, 2026, at age 89.
Cause of death: David Kinsella's cause of death has not been publicly confirmed.
What was David Kinsella known for?
He was a New Zealand cricket player and umpire (1937–2026).
More about David Kinsella
Born: 23 February 1937.
Place of birth: New Plymouth.
Gender: male.
Occupation: cricketer, cricket umpire, school teacher, deputy head teacher.
Nationality: New Zealand.
Education: Palmerston North Teachers' College.
Employer: Monrad Intermediate School, Nelson Intermediate School.
Children: Penny Kinsella.
Also known as: David Arthur Kinsella.
David Kinsella, the New Zealand cricket umpire and former player, died on June 16, 2026, aged 89.
Born in New Plymouth on February 23, 1937, David Arthur Kinsella stood in three Test matches between 1981 and 1983 and officiated in six one-day internationals from 1982 to 1985. Before taking up umpiring at the highest level, he played for Central Districts in the Plunket Shield and for Taranaki in the Hawke Cup.
Kinsella was also a teacher and deputy head teacher, and he was the father of Penny Kinsella.