Prince Mongo: key obituary facts
Is Prince Mongo dead? Yes. Prince Mongo died on August 10, 2026, at age 89.
Cause of death: Prince Mongo's cause of death has not been publicly confirmed.
What was Prince Mongo known for?
He was an American entrepreneur and local political personality.
More about Prince Mongo
Gender: male.
Born: Robert Hodges1936 or 1937.
Occupations: Minor political personality, businessman.
Years active: 1978–2026.
Prince Mongo, the American novelty politician and Memphis local political personality who repeatedly ran for mayor, died on August 10, 2026, aged 89.
Born Robert Hodges, he became known in Tennessee under the self-styled name Prince Mongo and built a long-running public presence through independent campaigns for mayor of Memphis and occasional bids for mayor of Shelby County beginning in the 1970s. He was also an entrepreneur and businessman, and he was widely recognized in Memphis for his eccentric persona.
Much of his private life remained unknown, and he often cultivated an offbeat public image, including his claim that he had been born on the planet Zambodia centuries earlier.