Keith Wakefield: key obituary facts
Is Keith Wakefield dead? Yes. Keith Wakefield died on September 19, 2026, at age 78.
Cause of death: Keith Wakefield's cause of death has not been publicly confirmed.
What was Keith Wakefield known for?
He was a member of Leeds City Council.
More about Keith Wakefield
Born: 27 July 1948.
Place of birth: Herefordshire.
Gender: male.
Occupation: politician.
Nationality: United Kingdom.
Awards: Officer of the Order of the British Empire.
Also known as: Keith Ivor Wakefield.
Keith Wakefield, the English politician and councillor who led Leeds City Council, died on September 19, 2026, aged 78.
Known formally as Keith Ivor Wakefield OBE and formerly Sturgess, he was twice leader of the council, serving from 2003 to 2004 and again from 2010 to 2015. He represented Leeds as a councillor for 31 years, from 1988 to 2019.
Born in Herefordshire on July 27, 1948, Wakefield was a member of the Labour Party and was recognised with an OBE.