John O'Leary: key obituary facts
Is John O'Leary dead? Yes. John O'Leary died on September 6, 2026, at age 72.
Cause of death: John O'Leary's cause of death has not been publicly confirmed.
What was John O'Leary known for?
He was a Canadian football player.
More about John O'Leary
Born: 10 June 1954.
Place of birth: Port Washington.
Gender: male.
Occupation: American football player, Canadian football player.
Nationality: United States.
Education: University of Nebraska–Lincoln, Holy Cross High School.
John O’Leary, an American football player who starred as a running back for the Montreal Alouettes and later played for the Chicago Bears, died on September 6, 2026, aged 72.
Born in Port Washington, New York, he came to football from the University of Nebraska–Lincoln and spent three seasons with Montreal in the Canadian Football League, helping the team win the Grey Cup in 1977. Over his Alouettes career, O’Leary rushed for 2,023 yards, added 1,217 receiving yards and scored 17 touchdowns.