Quick Info
| Profession | Journalist, Author, Media Commentator, Former Civil Servant |
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| Nationality | English |
| Date of Birth | 19/09/1965 |
| Age | 60 years (died on 06, Apr, 2026) |
| Birthplace | England |
| Date of Death | 06/04/2026 |
| Zodiac Sign | Virgo |
Latest News about Nick Pope
06/04/2026
Nick Pope died at his residence in Tucson, Arizona, two months after announcing that he had stage IV metastasized cancer. Reports identifying him as the English journalist, author, and former Ministry of Defence UFO investigator confirm that the death date refers to this exact person.
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Bio/Wiki
| Summary | English media commentator, author, and former civil servant who worked for the British Government's Ministry of Defence for 21 years. Best known for running the MoD's UFO project from 1991 to 1994. Recognized as one of the world's leading authorities on unexplained phenomena, conspiracy theories, and fringe science. |
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| Notable Work | Investigated UFO sightings for the Ministry of Defence to determine defence significance. Became a prominent media figure and commentator on UFOs and the unexplained after leaving government service. |
Personal Life
| Health | Announced Stage IV metastasized cancer in February 2026; passed away in April 2026 |
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| Residence | Tucson, Arizona, USA (at time of death) |
Relationships & More
| Spouse | Elizabeth Weiss (married in the 2020s, podcast partner on anomalies) |
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Career
| Government Service |
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Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Worked in various government posts throughout his 21-year civil service career | |
| 2. In 2009, the MoD announced it would no longer investigate UFO sightings | |
| 3. Initially concluded in his writings that an alien race was waging secret war on humanity, a position he later distanced himself from | |
| 4. Spoke at Global Competitiveness Forum 2011 alongside President Bill Clinton and former UK Prime Minister Tony Blair |
