Jürg Marquard: key obituary facts
Is Jürg Marquard dead? Yes. Jürg Marquard died on September 14, 2026, at age 81.
Cause of death: Jürg Marquard's cause of death has not been publicly confirmed.
What was Jürg Marquard known for?
He was a Swiss businessman.
More about Jürg Marquard
Born: 13 July 1945.
Place of birth: Urdorf.
Gender: male.
Occupation: publisher, film producer.
Nationality: Switzerland.
Also known as: Juerg Marquard.
Jürg Marquard, the Swiss publisher and television personality, died on September 14, 2026, aged 81.
A businessman and media figure, he was among Switzerland’s wealthiest people, with Bilanz placing his fortune at 500 million Swiss francs. Born in Zürich on July 3, 1945, Marquard built his career around publishing and later became known on television.
Wikidata identifies him as a Swiss publisher and film producer, reflecting a career that moved across print, business and screen.