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Ralph Ottey dead at age 102, Jamaican-born British author and World War II veteran

Ralph Ottey: key obituary facts

Is Ralph Ottey dead? Yes. Ralph Ottey died on May 10, 2026, at age 102.

Cause of death: Ralph Ottey's cause of death has not been publicly confirmed.

What was Ralph Ottey known for?

He was a jamaican-born British author and World War II veteran (1924–2026.

More about Ralph Ottey

Born: 1 January 1924.

Gender: male.

Occupation: military personnel.

Ralph Ottey, the Jamaican-born British author and Second World War veteran, died on May 10, 2026.

Born in Little London, Jamaica, on February 17, 1924, he moved to the United Kingdom in 1944 and joined the Royal Air Force, serving with No. 617 Squadron at RAF Woodhall Spa.

After the war, he lived in Boston, Lincolnshire. He later became active in cricket and was known as a fast bowler.

Ralph Ottey (17 February 1924 – 10 May 2026) was a Jamaican-born British author and Second World War veteran.

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