José Navarro: key obituary facts
Is José Navarro dead? Yes. José Navarro died on May 6, 2026, at age 77.
Cause of death: José Navarro's cause of death has not been publicly confirmed.
What was José Navarro known for?
He was a Peruvian footballer.
More about José Navarro
Born: 24 September 1948.
Place of birth: Lima.
Gender: male.
Occupation: association football player.
Nationality: Peru.
Career began: 1969.
Career ended: 1982.
Also known as: Jose Navarro.
José Navarro, a Peruvian football defender who played for Defensor Arica, Sporting Cristal and the national team, died on May 6, 2026, at the age of 77.
Navarro, whose full name was José Mercedes Navarro Aramburu, earned 30 caps for Peru between 1972 and 1979. He played for Peru at the 1978 FIFA World Cup, where the team reached the quarter-finals, and at the 1979 Copa América, where it advanced to the semi-finals.