Herbie Williams: key obituary facts
Is Herbie Williams dead? Yes. Herbie Williams died on June 24, 2026, at age 85.
Cause of death: Herbie Williams's cause of death has not been publicly confirmed.
What was Herbie Williams known for?
He was known as Welsh footballer (born 1940).
More about Herbie Williams
Born: 6 October 1940.
Place of birth: Swansea.
Gender: male.
Occupation: association football player, association football coach.
Nationality: United Kingdom.
Herbie Williams, the Welsh footballer who spent his entire professional career with Swansea City, died on June 24, 2026.
He was 85. Born in Swansea on October 6, 1940, Williams, whose full name was Herbert John Williams Jr., played as an inside forward and also represented Wales at international level.
He made 513 Football League appearances for his hometown club between 1958 and 1975, becoming a familiar figure at Swansea City over nearly two decades.