Celebrated British artist David Hockney dies aged 88

BBC UK Friday 12 June 2026, 12:44 UTC 1 min read

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Hockney, one of the UK's most important and influential artists, has died at the age of 88.

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Celebrated British artist David Hockney dies aged 88

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