Nicholas Platt: key obituary facts
Is Nicholas Platt dead? Yes. Nicholas Platt died on July 23, 2026, at age 90.
Cause of death: Nicholas Platt's cause of death has not been publicly confirmed.
What was Nicholas Platt known for?
He was an American diplomat.
More about Nicholas Platt
Born: 10 March 1936.
Place of birth: New York City.
Gender: male.
Occupation: diplomat, ambassador.
Nationality: United States.
Education: Harvard University, Paul H. Nitze School of Advanced International Studies, St. Paul's School, Harvard College, Buckley School (New York City).
Father: Geoffrey Platt.
Mother: Helen Platt.
Spouse: Sheila Maynard Platt.
Children: Oliver Platt, Adam Platt, Nicholas Platt, Jr.
Nicholas Platt, an American diplomat and ambassador who represented the United States in Pakistan, the Philippines and Zambia, died on July 23, 2026, aged 90.
Born in New York City on March 10, 1936, he served as U.S. ambassador to Zambia from 1982 to 1984, to the Philippines from 1987 to 1991 and to Pakistan from 1991 to 1992.
His diplomatic career also included senior postings in Canada, China, Hong Kong and Japan, and he later served as president of the Asia Society in New York City.