David Willey: key obituary facts
Is David Willey dead? Yes. David Willey died on July 12, 2026, at age 93.
Cause of death: David Willey's cause of death has not been publicly confirmed.
What was David Willey known for?
He was a British journalist.
More about David Willey
Born: 1901.
Gender: male.
Occupation: journalist.
Education: Queens' College.
Employer: British Broadcasting Corporation.
Awards: Officer of the Order of the British Empire.
Occupations: Journalist and author.
Years active: 1960—2026.
Known for: BBC Rome and Vatican Correspondent(1971—2009).
David Willey died on July 12, 2026.
He was a British journalist. He worked for the BBC and Reuters during his career.