Jim Irvine: key obituary facts
Is Jim Irvine dead? Yes. Jim Irvine died on May 18, 2026, at age 85.
Cause of death: Jim Irvine's cause of death has not been publicly confirmed.
What was Jim Irvine known for?
He was a Footballer (born 1940).
More about Jim Irvine
Born: 17 August 1940.
Place of birth: Whitburn.
Gender: male.
Occupation: association football player.
Nationality: United Kingdom.
Also known as: James Irvine.
Jim Irvine, the Scottish footballer who played for Dundee United, Middlesbrough and Barrow, died on May 18, 2026, aged 85.
Irvine, who was a forward, appeared in the Scottish Football League for Dundee United and Heart of Midlothian and in The Football League for Middlesbrough and Barrow. Raised in West Lothian, he attended St Mary’s School in Bathgate and was capped by Scotland at Schoolboy level.
After playing junior football for Whitburn Juniors, he began his senior career with Dundee United on a part-time basis while completing a motor mechanic apprenticeship.
Jim Irvine, 85, Scottish footballer (Dundee United, Middlesbrough, Barrow). (death announced on this date)