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.
- 93
- August 8, 2026
- 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.
Hiroshi Okuda is born.
Okuda dies of natural causes at 3:05 P.M., age 93.
A farewell gathering is planned; date and venue to be announced.
- 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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