Michael Wynn-Jones: key obituary facts
Is Michael Wynn-Jones dead? Yes. Michael Wynn-Jones died on September 28, 2026, at age 85.
Cause of death: Michael Wynn-Jones's cause of death has not been publicly confirmed.
What was Michael Wynn-Jones known for?
He was a Welsh publisher and editor (born 1941).
More about Michael Wynn-Jones
Born: 1 January 1941.
Gender: male.
Occupation: writer, editor.
Nationality: United Kingdom.
Education: University of Oxford.
Spouse: Delia Smith.
Michael Wynn-Jones, the Welsh writer, editor and publisher, died on September 28, 2026, aged 85.
Born on January 1, 1941, he studied at Lancing College and the University of Oxford before establishing New Crane Publishing. He also co-founded and helped publish the Sainsbury’s magazine, and was known for his long association with Norwich City alongside his wife, Delia Smith.
The pair became joint majority shareholders of the club in 1998, later serving as honorary life presidents.