Om Malik: key obituary facts
Is Om Malik dead? Yes. Om Malik died on June 24, 2026, at age 59.
Cause of death: Om Malik's cause of death has not been publicly confirmed.
What was Om Malik known for?
He was an Indian-American writer.
More about Om Malik
Born: 29 September 1966.
Place of birth: New Delhi.
Gender: male.
Occupation: author, journalist.
Nationality: India.
Also known as: Om Prakash Malik.
Om Malik, an Indian–American writer and founder of the technology news site Gigaom, died on June 24, 2026.
He was 59. Born Om Prakash Malik in New Delhi on September 29, 1966, he built a career as a web and technology journalist and later became known as the founder of Gigaom, which he sold in 2015 after financial difficulties.
Malik also wrote the book “Broadbandits: Inside the $750 Billion Telecom Heist” and contributed articles to outlets including The Wall Street Journal, Brandweek and Crain Communications. He studied chemistry at St. Stephen’s College, Delhi, graduating in 1986, and began his journalism career in New Delhi, including work with VP Fun and Newsmen Features, where he focused on lifestyle features.