Patrick Gleeson: key obituary facts
Is Patrick Gleeson dead? Yes. Patrick Gleeson died on July 19, 2026, at age 91.
Cause of death: Patrick Gleeson's cause of death has not been publicly confirmed.
What was Patrick Gleeson known for?
He was an American musician.
More about Patrick Gleeson
Born: 9 November 1934.
Gender: male.
Occupation: keyboardist, video game composer, musician, composer, record producer.
Nationality: United States.
Career began: 1960.
Genres: Jazz, electronic music.
Years active: 1960s–present.
Patrick Gleeson, an American composer and musician, died on July 19, 2026, aged 91.
An American musician, synthesizer pioneer, composer and producer, he helped shape electronic music through his work with jazz artist Herbie Hancock, contributing to the albums “Crossings” and “Sextant” and later touring with him. Gleeson also scored film and television, and his career began in the 1960s, when he moved to San Francisco and started experimenting with electronic sounds before becoming a full-time musician.