Maurice Herriott: key obituary facts
Is Maurice Herriott dead? Yes. Maurice Herriott died on August 24, 2026, at age 86.
Cause of death: Maurice Herriott's cause of death has not been publicly confirmed.
What was Maurice Herriott known for?
He was a British athlete.
More about Maurice Herriott
Born: 8 October 1939.
Place of birth: Great Wyrley.
Place of death: Isle of Man.
Gender: male.
Occupation: athletics competitor.
Nationality: United Kingdom.
Education: Moseley School and Sixth Form.
Maurice Herriott, the British steeplechase runner and Olympic silver medallist, died on August 24, 2026, aged 86.
A track and field athlete who specialised in the 3000 metres steeplechase, he competed for Britain at two Olympic Games. Born in Great Wyrley, Staffordshire, on 8 October 1939, Herriott won the British AAA Championships steeplechase title in 1959 and added further titles in 1961 and 1962.