Victor H. Mair: key obituary facts
Is Victor H. Mair dead? Yes. Victor H. Mair died on June 28, 2026, at age 83.
Cause of death: Victor H. Mair's cause of death has not been publicly confirmed.
What was Victor H. Mair known for?
He was an American sinologist and linguist (1943-2026).
More about Victor H. Mair
Born: 25 March 1943.
Place of birth: East Canton.
Place of death: Philadelphia.
Gender: male.
Occupation: linguist, basketball player, philologist, sinologist.
Nationality: United States.
Education: Harvard University, SOAS, University of London, Dartmouth College.
Employer: Harvard University, University of Pennsylvania.
Also known as: Victor Henry Mair, Victor Mair.
Known for: Dunhuang manuscripts, Tarim mummies.
Victor H.
Mair died on June 28, 2026. He was an American sinologist.