Paul Cranis: key obituary facts
Is Paul Cranis dead? Yes. Paul Cranis died on August 11, 2026, at age 91.
Cause of death: Paul Cranis's cause of death has not been publicly confirmed.
What was Paul Cranis known for?
He was an American tennis player.
More about Paul Cranis
Born: 12 April 1935.
Place of birth: New York City.
Gender: male.
Nationality: United States.
Education: George Washington University.
Paul Cranis, the American tennis player known as “Tall Paul,” died on August 11, 2026, aged 91.
Born Paul Leonard Cranis in New York City on April 12, 1935, he took up tennis comparatively late, after playing basketball in high school in Brooklyn. He attended George Washington University on a basketball scholarship but left after one year.
A left-handed player, Cranis later served two years in the army after college and twice reached the second round of the U.S. national championships in singles.