Douglas Franklin: key obituary facts
Is Douglas Franklin dead? Yes. Douglas Franklin died on August 9, 2026, at age 76.
Cause of death: Douglas Franklin's cause of death was reported as Cancer.
What was Douglas Franklin known for?
He was a Brazilian football player (1949–2026).
More about Douglas Franklin
Born: 9 September 1949.
Place of birth: Barretos.
Gender: male.
Occupation: association football player.
Nationality: Brazil.
Also known as: Douglas da Silva Franklin.
Douglas Franklin, the Brazilian footballer known for his spells with Santos and Bahia, died on August 9, 2026, aged 76, after cancer.
Born Douglas da Silva Franklin in Barretos on September 9, 1949, he played as a forward and later worked as a manager. He began his career at Santos FC, where he featured alongside Pelé in attack, before becoming a club icon at EC Bahia.
At Bahia, he won the state championship seven times and remained one of the club’s leading scorers, with his 184 goals in 456 matches placing him second on the all-time list and making him the top scorer at Fonte Nova.