Geoff Thompson: key obituary facts
Is Geoff Thompson dead? Yes. Geoff Thompson died on October 19, 2026, at age 86.
Cause of death: Geoff Thompson's cause of death has not been publicly confirmed.
What was Geoff Thompson known for?
He was a New Zealand politician.
More about Geoff Thompson
Born: 1 January 1940.
Place of birth: Wellington.
Gender: male.
Occupation: politician, lawyer.
Nationality: New Zealand.
Awards: New Zealand 1990 Commemoration Medal.
Also known as: Geoffrey William Fleetwood Thompson.
Geoffrey William Fleetwood Thompson, known as Geoff Thompson, a barrister and solicitor and former New Zealand National Party politician, died on October 19, 2026, aged 86.
Born in Wellington on June 11, 1940, he attended Waterloo and Silverstream primary schools, Hutt Valley High School, Horowhenua College and Wellington College before studying at Victoria University of Wellington. He graduated with an LL.M.
in 1966. Thompson entered Parliament as the representative for Horowhenua in 1978 and held the seat until 1984. From 1981 to 1984, he also served as a parliamentary under-secretary. His political career was associated with the National Party, and he was named a Companion of the New Zealand Order of Merit (CNZM). Thompson’s parliamentary service came after his legal studies and spanned six years in the House of Representatives, including three years in the under-secretary role. His education across schools in the Wellington and Horowhenua areas preceded his university qualification and subsequent public service. He was also awarded the New Zealand 1990 Commemoration Medal.