Gary Foster: key obituary facts
Is Gary Foster dead? Yes. Gary Foster died on May 24, 2026, at age 89.
Cause of death: Gary Foster's cause of death has not been publicly confirmed.
What was Gary Foster known for?
Gary Foster was an American musician.
More about Gary Foster
Born: May 25, 1936.
Genres: Jazz, cool jazz, classical, pop.
Occupations: Musician, educator.
Instruments: Saxophone, clarinet, flute.
Years active: 1961–2026.
Gary Foster, an American musician and educator whose career spanned jazz, cool jazz, classical and pop, died on May 24, 2026, at the age of 90.
Born Norman Gary Foster on May 25, 1936, in Leavenworth, Kansas, he worked professionally as a saxophonist, clarinetist and flutist. His active career extended from 1961 to 2026, and his name appeared as an author on books including Not Really Broken (2026), Alienation and Identity in Romantic Love (2024) and SLEEP WELL…
LIVE BETTER (2021).