Eric Pearce: key obituary facts
Is Eric Pearce dead? Yes. Eric Pearce died on September 8, 2026, at age 94.
Cause of death: Eric Pearce's cause of death has not been publicly confirmed.
What was Eric Pearce known for?
He was a field hockey player.
More about Eric Pearce
Born: 29 October 1931.
Place of birth: Jabalpur.
Gender: male.
Nationality: Australia.
Children: Colleen Pearce.
Also known as: Eric Robert Pearce.
Eric Pearce, the Australian field hockey player who won Olympic silver in 1968 and bronze in 1964, died on September 8, 2026, aged 94.
Born Eric Robert Pearce in Jabalpur, India, on October 29, 1931, he became an international player for Australia and represented the country at four Olympic Games, along with numerous other matches. In Western Australia, he spent 19 years as a striker and was regarded as one of the finest field hockey players to represent Australia.
Pearce was one of five brothers who played international-level hockey, and his daughter, Colleen Pearce, also represented Australia at major events.