Derek Conway: key obituary facts
Is Derek Conway dead? Yes. Derek Conway died on May 4, 2026, at age 73.
Cause of death: Derek Conway's cause of death has not been publicly confirmed.
What was Derek Conway known for?
He was a British politician (1953-2026).
More about Derek Conway
Born: 15 February 1953.
Place of birth: Newcastle upon Tyne.
Gender: male.
Occupation: politician.
Nationality: United Kingdom.
Education: Northumbria University.
Children: Henry Conway.
Also known as: Derek Leslie Conway.
Derek Conway, an English politician and television presenter, died on May 4, 2026, aged 73.
A member of the Conservative Party, he served as Member of Parliament for Shrewsbury and Atcham from 1983 to 1997 and for Old Bexley and Sidcup from 2001 to 2010. Born in Gateshead on February 15, 1953, Conway was educated at Beacon Hill Comprehensive School, Gateshead Technical College and Newcastle upon Tyne Polytechnic.
He later presented Epilogue, a book review programme on Press TV.
Derek Conway, 73, English politician.