David Wilkie, the British Olympic swimming champion, died from cancer. He passed away at age 70, with his family confirming he “died peacefully surrounded by his family” after a brave battle with cancer. This was reported by multiple outlets in May 2024.[1][3]
Wilkie won gold at the Montreal Olympics in 1976.
news.stv.tvDavid Wilkie, a Scottish swimmer and British Olympic champion, died Wednesday morning at the age of 70 after battling cancer.
swimswam.comDavid Wilkie, who won gold in the 200m breaststroke at the Montreal Olympic Games in 1976, has passed away aged 70 following a battle with cancer, his family have announced
www.mirror.co.ukBritish Olympic swimming champion David Wilkie has died at the age of 70 following what his family describes as a “brave battle with cancer.”
www.len.euThe gold medallist was surrounded by family when he lost his ‘brave battle’.
7news.com.auWilkie won the gold medal for 200m breastroke at the 1976 Olympics capping off a short but brilliant career
www.independent.co.ukAquatics GB is saddened to hear of the passing of Olympic champion David Wilkie, aged 70.
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