Alex Younger, Former Head of Britain’s MI6, Dies at 62
Alex Younger, the former chief of Britain’s MI6, died at the age of 62. He led the agency from 2014 to 2020, overseeing responses to international terrorism and a more assertive Russia. During his tenure he aimed to demystify the service and expand its recruitment pool.
- ▪Alex Younger served as director of MI6 between 2014 and 2020.
- ▪He confronted a range of threats, notably international terrorism and an emboldened Russia.
- ▪He sought to demystify the work of MI6 and broaden recruitment, often referencing the agency’s fictional portrayal by James Bond.
- ▪Younger died at 62, with the announcement reported on June 3, 2026.
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- ▪ Alex Younger, former head of MI6, dies aged 62 — World news | The Guardian
- ▪ Former MI6 chief Sir Alex Younger dies aged 62 — The Independent
- ▪ RIP: Ex-MI6 Chief Alex Younger Dies Aged 62 — Guido Fawkes
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| Publication time | Wed, 03 Jun 2026 18:29:30 +0000 |
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