Peter Simpson: key obituary facts
Is Peter Simpson dead? Yes. Peter Simpson died on May 13, 2026, at age 81.
Cause of death: Peter Simpson's cause of death has not been publicly confirmed.
What was Peter Simpson known for?
He was an English footballer (born 1945).
More about Peter Simpson
Born: 13 January 1945.
Place of birth: Gorleston-on-Sea.
Gender: male.
Occupation: association football player.
Nationality: United Kingdom.
Also known as: Peter Frederick Simpson.
Peter Simpson, the English footballer who played most of his career as a defender with Arsenal, died on May 13, 2026, at the age of 81.
Born in Gorleston-on-Sea, Norfolk, he joined Arsenal’s groundstaff in 1960, signed as an apprentice in October 1961 and turned professional in May 1962. He made his first-team debut against Chelsea in a First Division match on March 14, 1964.
After making 22 appearances over three seasons, he became a regular in the side following Bertie Mee’s appointment before the 1966–67 season and remained a mainstay for much of the next decade.
Peter Simpson, 81, English footballer (Arsenal). (death announced on this date)