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Toyota Mourns Passing of Former Chairman Hiroshi Okuda at 93

Former Toyota Motor Corporation Chairman Hiroshi Okuda has died at age 93, the company announced.

Age at death
93
Date of death
August 8, 2026
Time of death
3:05 P.M.

What Happened

Toyota Motor Corporation has announced the passing of former Chairman Hiroshi Okuda. He died of natural causes at 3:05 P.M. on August 8, 2026, at age 93. Okuda was born December 29, 1932. The company said funeral services were held privately for close family members, and his son Yotaro Okuda is listed as the bereaved.

Key dates

  1. December 29, 1932

    Hiroshi Okuda is born.

  2. August 8, 2026

    Okuda dies of natural causes at 3:05 P.M., age 93.

  3. At a later date

    A farewell gathering is planned; date and venue to be announced.

Funeral and contact details
  • Funeral services held privately for close family members.
  • Condolence gifts, monetary offerings, and flowers are respectfully declined.
  • Contact for inquiries: Executive Secretariat Division, Toyota Motor Corporation, Tel: +81-565-28-2121.

Why this matters

Hiroshi Okuda led Toyota as chairman, so his death marks a notable moment in the company's leadership history. The announcement tells the public how the family and company are handling funeral arrangements, including a request for privacy and a future farewell gathering. For anyone new to the industry, it shows how automakers communicate the passing of a top executive.

Terms in This Story

TMC
Abbreviation for Toyota Motor Corporation, the automaker.
Bereaved
The person or people who have lost a loved one and are mourners at a funeral.
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