David Willey, a veteran BBC correspondent specializing in Vatican coverage, died on July 18, 2026 at the age of 93. The BBC verified his death. In his past, Willey captained Northamptonshire into the Vitality Blast T20 final. On July 17, his side beat Somerset by a narrow margin. Willey claimed a key dismissal and made a critical catch. The final game starts July 19 at Edgbaston. He spent years covering events in Rome and on Vatican events.