Paul Cranis: key obituary facts
Is Paul Cranis dead? Yes. Paul Cranis died on August 16, 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: 1 January 1935.
Gender: male.
Nationality: United States.
Paul Cranis, an American tennis player, died on August 16, 2026, aged 91.
A left-hander from New York, he was a late starter who did not take up tennis until he was 17. He attended high school in Brooklyn and later won a scholarship to George Washington University for basketball, leaving after one year.
After college, he served two years in the Army and twice reached the second round of the U.S. national championships in singles.