Louise Holcombe: key obituary facts
Is Louise Holcombe dead? Yes. Louise Holcombe died on June 21, 2026, at age 72.
Cause of death: Louise Holcombe's cause of death has not been publicly confirmed.
What was Louise Holcombe known for?
She was an American canoeist.
More about Louise Holcombe
Born: 17 March 1954.
Gender: female.
Occupation: canoeist.
Nationality: United States.
Louise Holcombe, an American canoeist who competed in Olympic slalom events, died on June 21, 2026.
She was 72. Born on March 17, 1954, in Washington, D.C., Holcombe represented the United States in the 1970s and placed 15th in the K-1 event at the 1972 Summer Olympics in Munich.
The following year, she won gold in the K-1 team event at the ICF Canoe Slalom World Championships in Muotathal.