Jacques Van Gompel: key obituary facts
Is Jacques Van Gompel dead? Yes. Jacques Van Gompel died on August 21, 2026, at age 79.
Cause of death: Jacques Van Gompel's cause of death has not been publicly confirmed.
What was Jacques Van Gompel known for?
He was a Belgian politician.
More about Jacques Van Gompel
Born: 12 June 1947.
Place of birth: Gilly.
Gender: male.
Occupation: politician.
Nationality: Belgium.
Jacques Van Gompel, the Belgian politician who served as mayor of Charleroi from 2000 to 2006, died on August 21, 2026, aged 79.
Born in Gilly on June 12, 1947, he was a member of the Socialist Party (PS). He was elected in 1978 as a representative for the Charleroi area in the Belgian Parliament and resigned in 1983 to devote himself full time to the administration of Charleroi.