Gil Blanco: key obituary facts
Is Gil Blanco dead? Yes. Gil Blanco died on July 9, 2026, at age 80.
Cause of death: Gil Blanco's cause of death has not been publicly confirmed.
What was Gil Blanco known for?
He was an American baseball player.
More about Gil Blanco
Born: 15 December 1945.
Place of birth: Phoenix.
Gender: male.
Nationality: United States.
Also known as: Gilbert Henry Blanco.
Gil Blanco, an American baseball player who pitched for the New York Yankees and Kansas City Athletics, died on July 9, 2026, at age 80.
Born Gilbert Henry Blanco in Phoenix on December 15, 1945, he was signed by the Yankees in 1964 and reached the major leagues with New York in 1965. He later appeared for Kansas City in 1966, finishing his MLB career with 28 games pitched, including nine starts.
Blanco compiled a 3–5 record with a 4.45 ERA, 35 strikeouts and 48 walks in 58 2/3 innings.