Wally Sykes: key obituary facts
Is Wally Sykes dead? Yes. Wally Sykes died on August 16, 2026, at age 83.
Cause of death: Wally Sykes's cause of death has not been publicly confirmed.
What was Wally Sykes known for?
He was a British sports shooter.
More about Wally Sykes
Born: 25 October 1942.
Gender: male.
Occupation: sport shooter.
Also known as: Wallace Sykes.
Wally Sykes, the British Olympic sports shooter, died on August 16, 2026, aged 83.
Known also as Wallace Sykes, he competed at the 1984 Summer Olympics and represented England at the 1982 Commonwealth Games in Brisbane, where he won a silver medal in the skeet pair with Jim Sheffield and a bronze medal in the individual skeet event. Born on 25 October 1942, Sykes was a familiar figure in British shooting circles through his Olympic and Commonwealth Games appearances.