Harry Mitchell: key obituary facts
Is Harry Mitchell dead? Yes. Harry Mitchell died on July 29, 2026, at age 86.
Cause of death: Harry Mitchell's cause of death has not been publicly confirmed.
What was Harry Mitchell known for?
He was an American politician.
More about Harry Mitchell
Born: 18 July 1940.
Place of birth: Phoenix.
Gender: male.
Occupation: politician, teacher, professor.
Nationality: United States.
Education: Arizona State University, Tempe High School.
Also known as: Harry Everett Mitchell.
Harry Mitchell, an American politician and educator who served in the U.S.
House of Representatives from 2007 to 2011, died July 29, 2026, aged 86. A Democrat, he represented Arizona’s 5th congressional district after a career in teaching and public service rooted in Tempe, Arizona, where he grew up.
Born in Phoenix on July 18, 1940, Mitchell earned a bachelor’s degree in political science from Arizona State University in 1962 and later completed a Master of Public Administration there in 1980. He taught at Tempe High School, his alma mater, from 1964 to 1992 and also worked as a professor.