Humphrey Smith: key obituary facts
Is Humphrey Smith dead? Yes. Humphrey Smith died on June 29, 2026, at age 81.
Cause of death: Humphrey Smith's cause of death has not been publicly confirmed.
What was Humphrey Smith known for?
He was a (born 1944).
More about Humphrey Smith
Born: 12 December 1944.
Gender: male.
Nationality: United Kingdom.
Father: Geoffrey Smith.
Mother: Rosamond Woollcombe.
Spouse: Julia Gladstone.
Children: Maud Smith, Samuel Smith.
Also known as: Humphrey Richard Woollcombe Smith.
Occupations: Businessman, brewer.
Known for: Owner of Samuel Smith Old Brewery.
Humphrey Smith, the British brewer and chairman of Samuel Smith Old Brewery, died on June 29, 2026, at the age of 81.
Known as Humphrey Richard Woollcombe Smith, he led the Yorkshire-based brewery from 1980 and was identified in records as the owner of Samuel Smith Old Brewery. Born on December 12, 1944, he was the son of Geoffrey Smith and Rosamond Woollcombe.
He was married to Julia Gladstone and had two children, Maud Smith and Samuel Smith.