Herb Wilkinson: key obituary facts
Is Herb Wilkinson dead? Yes. Herb Wilkinson died on May 19, 2026, at age 102.
Cause of death: Herb Wilkinson's cause of death has not been publicly confirmed.
What was Herb Wilkinson known for?
He was an American basketball player.
More about Herb Wilkinson
Born: 13 December 1923.
Place of birth: Hurricane.
Gender: male.
Occupation: dentist, basketball player, athletics competitor.
Nationality: United States.
Education: East High School.
Also known as: Herbert Wells Wilkinson.
Herb Wilkinson, an American basketball player, died on May 19, 2026, at the age of 102.
Born Herbert Wells Wilkinson on December 13, 1923, in Hurricane, Utah, he attended East High School in Salt Lake City before enrolling at the University of Utah. As a freshman, he helped Utah win the 1944 NCAA Men’s Division I Basketball Tournament, then transferred to Iowa and went on to become a three-time All-American.
Wilkinson also competed in track and field and finished fourth in the high jump at the 1945 NCAA Division I Outdoor Track and Field Championships.