Ken Bates: key obituary facts
Is Ken Bates dead? Yes. Ken Bates died on July 11, 2026, at age 94.
Cause of death: Ken Bates's cause of death has not been publicly confirmed.
What was Ken Bates known for?
He was a British businessman(1931-2026).
More about Ken Bates
Born: 4 December 1931.
Place of birth: Ealing.
Gender: male.
Occupation: businessperson, entrepreneur.
Nationality: United Kingdom.
Education: West London College.
Also known as: Kenneth William "Ken" Bates, Kenneth William Bates.
Known for: Chairman and owner of Leeds Unitedand Chelsea.
Ken Bates died on July 11, 2026, aged 94.
He was a British businessman and entrepreneur. Born in Ealing on December 4, 1931, he was also known as Kenneth William Bates and Kenneth William “Ken” Bates.
He studied at West London College.