Clive Emson has recently been reported in multiple outlets as having died in May 2026, at the age of 79, with tributes and summaries of his long career in property auctions and his charity work noted in several pieces. [sources: BBC/GB News reporting on his death and highlights of his career, May 2026][source: those articles mention the death and his auctioneering work.][source: Express/ Liverpool Echo coverage confirming the death and age.]
Key points from current coverage
- Career: Longtime auctioneer known for his role on Homes Under the Hammer, and founder of Clive Emson Auctioneers with activity across southern England. He was associated with regional auction events and later developments at the Kent Showground Detling. [sources: UK tabloids and local coverage referencing his show presence and business footprint]
- Charity and honors: Recognized with an MBE in 2019 for charitable work supporting disadvantaged children in Kent. [source: obituary/tribute summaries]
- Personal details in coverage: The notices emphasize he passed away peacefully surrounded by family; some articles trace the arc of his career from early estate agency work to building a standalone auction house. [source: memorial reporting]
What this means for you
- If you’re tracking Clive Emson’s legacy, expect ongoing remembrances and retrospectives across UK media, especially trade press and local outlets in Kent and the South East. [source: trend in obituary coverage]
- For factual confirmation or more precise dates, you may want to consult a few of the linked articles directly (they are consistently reporting his death in mid-May 2026 and noting his age and MBE). [source: multiple contemporary reports]
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Sources
Free company information from Companies House including registered office address, filing history, accounts, annual return, officers, charges, business activity
find-and-update.company-information.service.gov.ukAwful news, RIP
www.express.co.ukArticles by Clive Emson on Muck Rack. Find Clive Emson's email address, contact information, LinkedIn, Twitter, other social media and more.
muckrack.comStay up to date with all the latest news from Clive Emson - from our latest catalogue uploads to charity challenges, read all of Clive Emson
www.cliveemson.co.ukClive Emson Auctioneers (West Country) Limited is a dormant company located in Maidstone, Kent. View company profile, shareholders, contacts, financials, industry and description.
open.endole.co.ukClive Emson was part of the show for two decades
www.liverpoolecho.co.ukStay up to date with all the latest news from Clive Emson - from our latest catalogue uploads to charity challenges, read all of Clive Emson
www.cliveemson.co.ukThe property expert died earlier this week, surrounded by family
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