Gu Songfen: key obituary facts
Is Gu Songfen dead? Yes. Gu Songfen died on May 31, 2026, at age 96.
Cause of death: Gu Songfen's cause of death has not been publicly confirmed.
What was Gu Songfen known for?
He was a Chinese aeronautical engineer.
More about Gu Songfen
Born: 4 February 1930.
Place of birth: Suzhou.
Place of death: Beijing.
Gender: male.
Occupation: aerodynamicist, politician.
Nationality: People's Republic of China.
Education: Shanghai Jiao Tong University.
Awards: State Preeminent Science and Technology Award.
Father: Gu Tinglong.
Also known as: Songfen Gu.
Gu Songfen died on May 31, 2026.
He was a Chinese aircraft designer and a member of the Chinese Academy of Sciences and the Chinese Academy of Engineering. His work placed him among the notable figures in China’s aviation sector.