# Death of Hungarian musician Gyula ‘Bill’ Deák

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/death-of-hungarian-musician-gyula-bill-dek
> Updated: 2026-09-19T19:16:00.000Z. Sources: 23. Developments: 2.

Hungarian blues and rock legend Gyula ‘Bill’ Deák has died at the age of 77. His death was reported as sudden, occurring after a successful pacemaker implantation procedure when his heart stopped during the night.

Known as the ‘king of Hungarian blues,’ Deák’s career was defined by resilience following the loss of his leg at age 11 due to a medical error. He achieved national prominence as a member of the Hobo Blues Band between 1979 and 1985 and later established a solo career with the Gyula Deák Blues Band. His legacy includes notable work in the rock opera ‘István, a király’ and the film ‘The Bald Dog.’

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### 2026-09-19: Gyula ‘Bill’ Deák, Hungarian blues legend, dies at 77

Hungarian blues legend Gyula ‘Bill’ Deák has died suddenly at age 77, following a routine pacemaker surgery. He was a key figure in the Hobo Blues Band and the cult film ‘The Bald Dog’.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/gyula-bill-dek-hungarian-blues-legend-dies-at-77

### 2026-09-17: Deák Bill Gyula, Hungarian blues legend, dies at 77

Hungarian blues legend Deák Bill Gyula has died at age 77 following a pacemaker implantation. He was a defining figure in the nation's rock and blues scene.

21 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/bill-gyula-dek-hungarian-blues-icon-dies-at-77

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