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David Willey

British journalist (''BBC'', ''Reuters'') and heart failure

January 1, 1933 - July 12, 2026 (Age 93)

Source: Wikipedia public record

David Douglas Willey, (born December 1932 – 12 July 2026), was a BBC reporter and journalist, based in Rome.

Known forBritish journalist (''BBC'', ''Reuters'') and heart failure
Age93
DiedJuly 12, 2026
SourceWikipedia public record

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David Douglas Willey, (born December 1932 – 12 July 2026), was a BBC reporter and journalist, based in Rome. David Willey died on July 12, 2026. This memorial record includes life dates, public details, and ways for family, friends, and readers to add memories.

Died
July 12, 2026
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David Willey, 93, died on July 12, 2026. David Willey was known publicly as a British journalist (''BBC'', ''Reuters'') and heart failure. David Douglas Willey, (born December 1932 – 12 July 2026), was a BBC reporter and journalist, based in Rome. He served as Rome and Vatican correspondent since 1971, under five Popes. Public biographical listings identify Willey as a British journalist (''BBC'', ''Reuters''). Willey was also associated with heart failure. OfficialObituary preserves this notice as a public memorial record for readers looking for confirmed basic details about Willey. This public record remains centered on Willey's work as a British journalist (''BBC'', ''Reuters'') and heart failure and the documented milestones of that career.

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  1. 1932
    David Douglas Willey

    David Douglas Willey, (born December 1932 – 12 July 2026), was a BBC reporter and journalist, based in Rome.

  2. 1971
    He served as Rome and Vatican correspondent since 1971

    He served as Rome and Vatican correspondent since 1971, under five Popes.

  3. July 12, 2026
    Died

    David Willey died at age 93.

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This memorial page is built from a public-source record and expanded with structured life details, dates, and tribute tools on OfficialObituary.com. Source retrieved July 12, 2026.

  • Wikipedia · David Willey (journalist)Jul 12, 2026
Wikipedia · David Willey (journalist)

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