David Kirch: key obituary facts
Is David Kirch dead? Yes. David Kirch died on March 2, 2026, at age 89.
Cause of death: David Kirch's cause of death has not been publicly confirmed.
What was David Kirch known for?
David Kirch was an English art collector and philanthropist.
David Kirch, an English art collector and philanthropist, died on March 2, 2026.
Sir David Roderick Kirch, KBE, was a British businessman, collector and philanthropist. Over his lifetime, he built up and later sold what was probably the world’s largest collection of Zeppelin memorabilia, and assembled a notable collection of provincial bank notes described as the most extensive of its kind.
In later years, he sold items from his various collections and donated the proceeds to his charitable trust.
Sir David Roderick Kirch, KBE (29 July 1936 – 28 February 2026) was a British businessman, collector and philanthropist.