Pepe León: key obituary facts
Is Pepe León dead? Yes. Pepe León died on July 9, 2026, at age 91.
Cause of death: Pepe León's cause of death has not been publicly confirmed.
What was Pepe León known for?
He was a Spanish football club president.
More about Pepe León
Born: 23 March 1935.
Place of birth: Dos Hermanas.
Gender: male.
Occupation: association football player, sports executive.
Nationality: Spain.
Also known as: Jose Leon Gomez.
Pepe León, the Spanish sporting executive and three-time president of Real Betis, died on July 9, 2026.
Also known as José León Gómez, he was born on March 23, 1935, in Dos Hermanas, Seville. León built his fortune as an industrialist before becoming a prominent figure at Real Betis Balompié, where he served three terms as chairman.
His tenure later drew legal scrutiny, and in January 2021 a Spanish court handed him a fine and a suspended sentence over irregularities during that period.