James Storme: key obituary facts
Is James Storme dead? Yes. James Storme died on September 12, 2026, at age 83.
Cause of death: James Storme's cause of death was reported as cardiac arrest.
What was James Storme known for?
He was a Belgian association football player.
More about James Storme
Born: 12 April 1943.
Gender: male.
Occupation: association football player, association football coach.
Nationality: Belgium.
James Storme, the Belgian footballer and manager, died on September 12, 2026, aged 83.
A midfielder, he made his mark with KAA Gent, helping the club win the Belgian Cup in 1964 and secure its first major trophy. That final saw Gent rally from 2–0 down against KFC Diest to win 4–2 after extra time.
Storme later played for Standard Liège in the 1960s and finished his professional career at VG Oostende, where he went on to work as a coach. He also coached at other clubs in the 1990s.