Nicholas Rossi: key obituary facts
Is Nicholas Rossi dead? Yes. Nicholas Rossi died on June 25, 2026, at age 38.
Cause of death: Nicholas Rossi's cause of death has not been publicly confirmed.
What was Nicholas Rossi known for?
He was an American sex offender and fugitive (1987–2026).
More about Nicholas Rossi
Born: 11 July 1987.
Place of birth: Providence.
Place of death: Utah.
Gender: male.
Occupation: writer, political activist.
Nationality: United States.
Spouse: Miranda Louisa Knight.
Nicholas Rossi, an American convicted sex offender and fugitive, died on June 25, 2026, in Utah.
Born Nicholas Alahverdian on July 11, 1987, in Providence, Rhode Island, he was also known by the names Arthur Knight and Nicholas Rossi. He described himself as a child welfare activist and political activist, and was later identified in public records as a writer.
He drew attention after claiming in 2020 that he had died, a report that was disputed as authorities were pursuing him over sex-offense registration requirements.