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David Hockney farewelled in private funeral with just two mourners in attendance

Recent reports claiming artist David Hockney died on June 11 at age 88 have been contradicted. A July 2026 report confirms the news of his death was a complete hoax. Hockney is reported to be alive and well.

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Previous reports of Hockney's death and funeral are now identified as part of an internet hoax.

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  1. Reports of David Hockney's death identified as hoax

    Recent reports claiming artist David Hockney died on June 11 at age 88 have been contradicted. A July 2026 report confirms the news of his death was a complete hoax. Hockney is reported to be alive and well.

    Still unconfirmed:

    • David Hockney died at home in London on June 11, 2026, according to publicist Erica Bolton.
    • A painting by David Hockney was sold at auction following his death last month.
    • David Hockney is alive and well despite internet death hoaxes.
    confidence 50%

  2. David Hockney's Private Funeral Attended by Two Mourners

    British artist David Hockney died at home on June 11 at age 88. His funeral was a private event attended only by his partner and great-nephew. Two books of condolence have opened in his home city of Bradford.

    What's confirmed:

    • David Hockney died at his home on June 11 at age 88.
    • Only two mourners, his partner and great-nephew, attended Hockney's private funeral.
    • Two books of condolence for the artist have opened in Bradford.
    • Hockney is known for works including Portrait Of An Artist (Pool With Two Figures), A Bigger Splash, and The Splash.

    Still unconfirmed:

    • Hockney left wishes for an intimate funeral.
    • Hockney died on Thursday, June 11, 2029.
    confidence 90%

  3. David Hockney farewelled in private funeral with two mourners

    British artist David Hockney died at home on June 11 at age 88. He was laid to rest in a private ceremony attended only by his partner and great-nephew. Memorial services are planned for the various locations where he lived.

    What's confirmed:

    • David Hockney died at home on June 11 at the age of 88.
    • Hockney's funeral was a private ceremony attended by only two mourners.
    • The two attendees were his partner Jean-Pierre Goncalves de Lima and his great-nephew Richard.
    • Memorial services are planned for places where the artist lived.
    • Jean-Pierre Goncalves de Lima is 61 years old.
    • Richard Hockney is a 33-year-old photographer and former assistant to the artist.
    • Both attendees are trustees of the David Hockney Foundation, which was founded in 2008.
    confidence 100%