Raymond Heard: key obituary facts
Is Raymond Heard dead? Yes. Raymond Heard died on October 17, 2026, at age 90.
Cause of death: Raymond Heard's cause of death has not been publicly confirmed.
What was Raymond Heard known for?
He was a Canadian journalist, media executive.
More about Raymond Heard
Born: 1 January 1935.
Gender: male.
Occupation: editor.
Nationality: South Africa.
Education: Harvard University.
Raymond Heard, a South African-born Canadian journalist, died October 17, 2026, aged 90.
His career included journalism, editing, media management and political strategy. He contributed to Canada’s National Post and the Huffington Post, and appeared as a political commentator on the CTV News Channel, CBC News Network, Global News and Sun News Network.
Earlier, he worked as a political reporter for South Africa’s Rand Daily Mail from 1955 to 1960. His reporting included coverage of the Treason Trial of Nelson Mandela and other anti-apartheid activists. He also disclosed that liberal members of the opposition United Party planned to break away and form the Progressive Party. Heard’s parents, George and Vida Heard, were prominent liberal journalists. He studied at Harvard University. Across print journalism and television, his work included political reporting, commentary and editorial roles.