Eugene Benson: key obituary facts
Is Eugene Benson dead? Yes. Eugene Benson died on July 30, 2026, at age 98.
Cause of death: Eugene Benson's cause of death has not been publicly confirmed.
What was Eugene Benson known for?
He was a Canadian academic and writer.
More about Eugene Benson
Eugene Benson, a writer and Canadian professor of English, died on July 30, 2026, aged 98.
Born in Northern Ireland in 1928, he went on to build a career as a literary critic, scholar of English and university teacher in Canada. Benson’s work also extended to the stage and opera; he wrote librettos for several productions, including Heloise and Abelard, Everyman and Psycho Red.
He studied at the University of Toronto and the University of Western Ontario, and was identified in Canadian academic circles as a prolific writer, novelist and playwright.