UFO Expert Nick Pope, Who Knew ‘Secrets’, Dies After Stage 4 Cancer Battle

In February 2026, Nick Pope revealed he had Stage 4 oesophageal cancer and continued giving interviews in his final weeks

Known as the ‘real Fox Mulder,’ Nick Pope spent his final weeks sharing his journey, ending a career that elevated UAPs from fringe to national security. Facebook / Nick Pope

A legendary figure who spent years investigating the unknown for the British government has passed away at home after a courageous health battle.

Known for his insights into the nation’s most guarded aerial mysteries, he spent his final months sharing his journey with the world before succumbing to a terminal diagnosis. His death marks the end of an era for those seeking the truth behind the secrets he once protected.

Nick Pope, the face of the UK’s official UFO investigations, has died. News of his passing was shared by his wife, Elizabeth Weiss, on X. Having dedicated decades to uncovering the unknown, Pope was in his early sixties.

My heart is breaking — Nick passed away this afternoon at our home. The last few weeks of his life, even as he suffered, he managed to do a few interviews from home. I was so lucky to have met and to have married Nick. He was a wonderful husband. I loved him dearly.

-Elizabeth Weiss

Accompanied by a photo of the two together, Weiss posted a heartfelt message on X and Facebook on April 7, announcing that Pope had passed away at their home. She expressed her deep love for her husband and reflected on how fortunate she felt to have shared her life with him. Even during his final weeks of suffering, he remained dedicated enough to conduct several interviews from their home.

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