George Ariyoshi: key obituary facts
Is George Ariyoshi dead? Yes. George Ariyoshi died on April 19, 2026, at age 100.
Cause of death: George Ariyoshi's cause of death has not been publicly confirmed.
What was George Ariyoshi known for?
They was known as American politician, lieutenant governor (1970–1974) and governor of Hawaii (1974–1986).
More about George Ariyoshi
Born: George Ryoichi Ariyoshi(1926-03-12)March 12, 1926Honolulu, Territory of Hawaii, U.S.
George Ariyoshi, the American politician who served as lieutenant governor of Hawaii from 1970 to 1974 and governor from 1974 to 1986, died on April 19, 2026, at the age of 100.
Born in Honolulu on March 12, 1926, he was the third governor of Hawaii and the first American of Asian descent to serve as governor of a U.S. state.
Ariyoshi, a Democrat, was Hawaii’s longest-serving governor.
George Ariyoshi, 100, American politician, lieutenant governor (1970–1974) and governor of Hawaii (1974–1986).