Roy Ellam: key obituary facts
Is Roy Ellam dead? Yes. Roy Ellam died on February 19, 2026, at age 83.
Cause of death: Roy Ellam's cause of death has not been publicly confirmed.
What was Roy Ellam known for?
They was known as English footballer (Bradford City.
More about Roy Ellam
Born: January 13, 1943.
Roy Ellam, an English professional footballer who played as a centre half, died on February 19, 2026.
He was 83. Ellam was born in Hemsworth on 13 January 1943 and played in the Football League for Bradford City, Huddersfield Town and Leeds United during the 1960s and 1970s.
He started his career at Bradford City before joining Huddersfield Town, then Leeds United, and later returned to Huddersfield. He also played in the North American Soccer League for Philadelphia Atoms and Washington Diplomats before returning to non-league football in England.
Roy Ellam (13 January 1943 – 18 February 2026) was an English professional footballer who played as a centre half in the Football League for three West Yorkshire teams, Bradford City, Huddersfield Town and Leeds United, during the 1960s and 1970s.