Jay Maisel: key obituary facts
Is Jay Maisel dead? Yes. Jay Maisel died on August 23, 2026, at age 95.
Cause of death: Jay Maisel's cause of death has not been publicly confirmed.
What was Jay Maisel known for?
He was an American photographer.
More about Jay Maisel
Born: 18 January 1931.
Place of birth: Brooklyn.
Gender: male.
Occupation: photographer, pedagogue.
Nationality: United States.
Education: Abraham Lincoln High School.
Awards: Lucie Award.
Jay Maisel, an American photographer, died on August 23, 2026, aged 95.
Born in Brooklyn on January 18, 1931, he studied at Abraham Lincoln High School under Leon Friend before continuing on to Cooper Union and Yale University, where he pursued painting and graphic design. Maisel became a photographer in 1954 and later earned recognition that included the Art Directors Club Hall of Fame, the Lifetime Achievement Award from the American Society of Media Photographers, the Infinity Award from the International Center of Photography, and a Lucie Award.