John Swan: key obituary facts
Is John Swan dead? Yes. John Swan died on June 4, 2026, at age 90.
Cause of death: John Swan's cause of death has not been publicly confirmed.
What was John Swan known for?
He was a Bermudian political figure (born 1935).
More about John Swan
Born: 3 July 1935.
Place of birth: Bermuda.
Gender: male.
Occupation: politician.
Nationality: United Kingdom.
Education: West Virginia Wesleyan College.
Awards: Knight Commander of the Order of the British Empire.
Also known as: Sir John William David Swan.
John Swan, the Bermudian politician who served as Bermuda’s fourth premier, died on June 4, 2026, at age 90.
Also known as Sir John William David Swan, he was born in Bermuda on July 3, 1935, and built his reputation as a real estate developer before entering politics. Elected to Parliament in 1972, he went on to serve as premier from 1982 to 1995.
During his time in office, Swan was associated with Bermuda’s growth as an offshore financial center and with the completion of more than 20 major government projects.