Éric Roy: key obituary facts
Is Éric Roy dead? Yes. Éric Roy died on June 17, 2026, at age 58.
Cause of death: Éric Roy's cause of death was reported as Cancer.
What was Éric Roy known for?
He was known as French football footballer and manager (1967-2026).
More about Éric Roy
Born: 26 September 1967.
Place of birth: Nice.
Gender: male.
Occupation: association football player, association football coach.
Nationality: France.
Also known as: Eric Roy, Éric Serge Armand Roy, Eric Serge Armand Roy.
Éric Roy, the French football player and manager who led Brest in Ligue 1, died on June 17, 2026, at age 58.
Born Éric Serge Armand Roy on September 26, 1967, in Nice, he began his professional career with OGC Nice and went on to play for Toulon, Lyon and Marseille, as well as Sunderland in England and Rayo Vallecano in Spain. He later moved into coaching and was best known for his work with Brest, where he guided the club to its first-ever qualification for European competition.
Roy’s death was announced on the day he died.