Joe Feeney: key obituary facts
Is Joe Feeney dead? Yes. Joe Feeney died on September 1, 2026, at age 89.
Cause of death: Joe Feeney's cause of death has not been publicly confirmed.
What was Joe Feeney known for?
He was an Irish wrestler.
More about Joe Feeney
Born: 28 February 1937.
Place of birth: Dublin.
Gender: male.
Occupation: athlete.
Nationality: Ireland.
Joe Feeney, the Irish Olympic wrestler who competed at the 1960 and 1964 Summer Olympics, died on September 1, 2026, aged 89.
Born in Dublin on February 28, 1937, he represented Ireland on the Olympic mat across two Games and built a record in British wrestling as a nine-time welterweight champion, with titles in 1957, 1958, 1959, 1960, 1962, 1964, 1965, 1966 and 1968.