John M. Fabian: key obituary facts
Is John M. Fabian dead? Yes. John M. Fabian died on May 21, 2026, at age 87.
Cause of death: John M. Fabian's cause of death has not been publicly confirmed.
What was John M. Fabian known for?
He was an American pilot and astronaut.
More about John M. Fabian
Born: 28 January 1939.
Place of birth: Baytown.
Place of death: Port Ludlow.
Gender: male.
Occupation: military officer, astronaut, aircraft pilot.
Nationality: United States.
Education: Washington State University, University of Washington, Pullman High School, Plymouth College.
Employer: National Aeronautics and Space Administration.
Awards: Legionnaire of Legion of Merit, Air Medal, Legion of Honour.
Also known as: John McCreary Fabian, John Fabian.
John M.
Fabian, an American astronaut and Air Force officer, died on May 21, 2026, at age 87. Born John McCreary Fabian on January 28, 1939, in Goose Creek, Texas, he flew two Space Shuttle missions and worked on the development of the Shuttle’s robotic arm.
He later led the Air Force’s space operations. Fabian considered Pullman, Washington, his hometown and retired to Port Ludlow, Washington, in 1998. He also helped form the Hood Canal Coalition in 2002, an environmental watchdog group.
John M. Fabian, 87, American astronaut.