Keith Ellis: key obituary facts
Is Keith Ellis dead? Yes. Keith Ellis died on October 11, 2026, at age 90.
Cause of death: Keith Ellis's cause of death has not been publicly confirmed.
What was Keith Ellis known for?
He was an association football player (born 1935).
More about Keith Ellis
Born: 6 November 1935.
Place of birth: Sheffield.
Gender: male.
Occupation: association football player, university teacher.
Nationality: United Kingdom.
Also known as: Keith Duncan Ellis.
Keith Ellis, an English professional footballer who played for Sheffield Wednesday, Cardiff City and Scunthorpe United, died on October 11, 2026, aged 90.
Also known as Keith Duncan Ellis, he was born in Sheffield on November 6, 1935. He began his professional career with Sheffield Wednesday, making his debut against Preston North End in March 1955.
Roy Shiner’s form limited Ellis’s first-team opportunities during his early seasons at the club. After Harry Catterick became manager, Ellis established himself as a regular. He made more than 100 Football League appearances, with Wednesday the club for which he was best known; Cardiff City and Scunthorpe United were also among his clubs. His most prolific season was 1960–61, when he scored 19 goals for Wednesday, including a hat-trick in a 7–2 victory. The campaign stands out in his career record for its goalscoring return, while his league appearances reflect a longer contribution to professional football. Ellis’s occupations also included university teaching.