British artist David Hockney dies aged 88, publicist confirms
The celebrated artist passed away peacefully at his home on 11 June 2026.
David Hockney, one of the most celebrated and influential British artists of modern times, has died aged 88.
He died peacefully at home on June 11, his publicist Erica Bolton said.
A statement to the Press Association said: “The celebrated British artist David Hockney, one of the most important figures in contemporary art in both the 20th and 21st centuries, passed away peacefully at home on 11 June 2026, one month short of his 89th birthday.”
It added: “David Hockney’s enduring legacy reflects his underlying enthusiasm for life, his outstanding sense of humour, his immense generosity, and his investigative curiosity encapsulated by his signature phrase, Love Life.
“Details of memorials will follow in due course.”
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