Jim Mitchell: key obituary facts
Is Jim Mitchell dead? Yes. Jim Mitchell died on June 20, 2026, at age 77.
Cause of death: Jim Mitchell's cause of death has not been publicly confirmed.
What was Jim Mitchell known for?
He was known as American football player.
More about Jim Mitchell
Born: 15 September 1948.
Place of birth: Danville.
Gender: male.
Nationality: United States.
Also known as: James Halcot Mitchell.
Jim Mitchell, an American football player who spent eight seasons as a defensive end with the Detroit Lions, died on June 20, 2026.
He was 77. Born in Danville, he was known formally as James Halcot Mitchell and played college football for Virginia State before reaching the NFL.
Mitchell’s professional career was defined by his tenure in Detroit, where he remained with the Lions for eight seasons.