Frankie Duarte: key obituary facts
Is Frankie Duarte dead? Yes. Frankie Duarte died on May 25, 2026, at age 71.
Cause of death: Frankie Duarte's cause of death has not been publicly confirmed.
What was Frankie Duarte known for?
He was an American boxer.
More about Frankie Duarte
Born: 3 September 1954.
Place of birth: Santa Monica.
Gender: male.
Occupation: boxer.
Nationality: United States.
Awards: The Ring magazine Comeback of the Year.
Years active: 1973–1989.
Frankie Duarte, an American boxer, died on May 26, 2026.
He was 71. Duarte was a professional super bantamweight who turned pro in 1973 and retired in 1989 after losing to Daniel Zaragoza in a WBC super bantamweight title challenge.
He finished his career with a record of 47-8-1.