Phil Parkes: key obituary facts
Is Phil Parkes dead? Yes. Phil Parkes died on August 8, 2026, at age 79.
Cause of death: Phil Parkes's cause of death has not been publicly confirmed.
What was Phil Parkes known for?
He was a British association football player (born 1947).
More about Phil Parkes
Born: 14 July 1947.
Place of birth: West Bromwich.
Gender: male.
Nationality: United Kingdom.
Also known as: Philip Parkes.
Phil Parkes, the English footballer who played as a goalkeeper for Wolverhampton Wanderers, Vancouver Whitecaps and Chicago Sting, died on August 8, 2026, aged 79.
Born in West Bromwich on July 14, 1947, he began his career with Wolverhampton Wanderers before moving to North America, where he continued his playing career. Parkes was part of the Wolves side that reached the 1974 League Cup final, but he missed out on a winners’ medal after breaking an ankle in the build-up to the match.