Robert Corbin: key obituary facts

Is Robert Corbin dead? Yes. Robert Corbin died on October 4, 2026, at age 78.

Cause of death: Robert Corbin's cause of death has not been publicly confirmed.

What was Robert Corbin known for?

He was a Guyanese politician.

More about Robert Corbin

Born: 1 January 1948.

Place of birth: Linden.

Gender: male.

Occupation: politician, social worker, lawyer.

Nationality: Guyana.

Education: University of Guyana.

Also known as: Robert Herman Orlando Corbin.

Robert Corbin, a Guyanese politician who led the opposition People’s National Congress from 2002 to 2012, died on October 4, 2026, aged 78.

Born Robert Herman Orlando Corbin in Linden, Guyana, he worked for the Youth Ministry of the Presbyterian Church before studying social work and law at the University of Guyana and the Hugh Wooding Law School. He worked as a social worker from 1966 to 1977, joined the PNC’s youth arm, the Young Socialist Movement, and was first elected to Guyana‘s National Assembly in 1973.

Corbin later held party posts including senior vice chairman, general secretary and chairman, and served in government, including as deputy prime minister from 1985 to 1992.