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 to the Vitality Blast T20 final. On July 17, his side beat Somerset by a narrow margin. Willey took an early wicket and made a vital catch. The final match starts July 19 at Edgbaston. He worked for decades covering events in Rome and on Vatican events.