Ernie Cunliffe: key obituary facts
Is Ernie Cunliffe dead? Yes. Ernie Cunliffe died on June 6, 2026, at age 88.
Cause of death: Ernie Cunliffe's cause of death has not been publicly confirmed.
What was Ernie Cunliffe known for?
He was an American middle-distance runner.
More about Ernie Cunliffe
Born: 2 September 1937.
Place of birth: Long Beach.
Gender: male.
Nationality: United States.
Education: Stanford University.
Ernie Cunliffe, an American Olympic runner and middle-distance athlete, died on June 6, 2026, at age 88.
Born in Long Beach, California, on September 2, 1937, he competed in the men’s 800 metres at the 1960 Summer Olympics. Cunliffe also ran for Stanford University, finishing third in the 800 metres at both the 1959 and 1960 NCAA Track and Field Championships.