Russell Carver: key obituary facts
Is Russell Carver dead? Yes. Russell Carver died on October 30, 2026, at age 91.
Cause of death: Russell Carver's cause of death has not been publicly confirmed.
What was Russell Carver known for?
He was an English rower.
More about Russell Carver
Born: 1 January 1934.
Place of birth: Kenya.
Gender: male.
Occupation: rower.
Nationality: United Kingdom.
Also known as: Russell Dempster Carver.
Russell Carver, an English rower who competed for England, died October 30, 2026, aged 91.
Born in Kenya in 1934, he was also known as Russell Dempster Carver. His rowing affiliations included Trinity College, Cambridge, and Eton College Boat Club, linking his career to both college and club rowing.
In 1958, Carver rowed against Oxford in the Boat Race. That same year, he represented England at the British Empire and Commonwealth Games in Cardiff, Wales, winning bronze in the single sculls. The appearances documented two different settings for his rowing: the Cambridge-Oxford contest and an individual event at the Games. His record thus brings together college and club affiliations, university racing and competition for England. The Cardiff medal was a notable result in a year that also saw him take part in the Boat Race, placing his achievements in both a university contest and a major Games programme. These 1958 details form the central outline of Carver’s documented rowing career.