Julián García Vargas: key obituary facts
Is Julián García Vargas dead? Yes. Julián García Vargas died on September 29, 2026, at age 81.
Cause of death: Julián García Vargas's cause of death has not been publicly confirmed.
What was Julián García Vargas known for?
He was a Spanish politician.
More about Julián García Vargas
Born: 19 October 1945.
Place of birth: Madrid.
Gender: male.
Occupation: economist, politician.
Nationality: Spain.
Education: Complutense University of Madrid.
Awards: Grand Cross of the Cross of Military Merit with White Decoration, Grand Cross of the Aeronautical Merit - White Decoration.
Spouse: Araceli Pereda Alonso.
Also known as: Julian Garcia Vargas.
Julián García Vargas, the Spanish politician who served as minister of health from 1986 to 1991 and minister of defence from 1991 to 1995, died on September 29, 2026, aged 81.
Born in Madrid in 1945, he studied economic sciences at the Complutense University of Madrid, graduating in 1968, and worked as an economist and healthcare specialist before entering government. A member of the Socialist Workers’ Party, he held posts in successive Spanish cabinets and was later recognized with the Grand Cross of the Cross of Military Merit with White Decoration and the Grand Cross of the Aeronautical Merit with White Decoration.