# Death of Polish football figure Tadeusz Gapiński

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/death-of-polish-football-figure-tadeusz-gapiski
> Updated: 2026-08-21T11:44:00.000Z. Sources: 3. Developments: 2.

Tadeusz Gapiński, a prominent figure in Polish football associated with Widzew Łódź, has died at the age of 78. Gapiński was a former player, assistant coach, and long-time manager for the club, notably contributing to their success in the 1970s and serving as head manager for over two decades until 2008.

Following his football career, he served as a Łódź city councilor. Tributes from the club and former Polish captain Zbigniew Boniek described him as a “legend” of the Widzew community.

## Timeline

### 2026-08-21: Tadeusz Topczewski, former GDDKiA director, dies at 85

Tadeusz Topczewski, former Director of the Białystok branch of GDDKiA and key figure in Polish road planning, has died at age 85.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/tadeusz-topczewski-former-gddkia-director-dies-at-85

### 2026-07-30: Tadeusz Gapiński, Widzew Łódź legend, dies at 78

Tadeusz Gapiński, former player and long‑time manager of Widzew Łódź, died at 78, prompting tributes from the club and football legend Zbigniew Boniek.

6 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/tadeusz-gapiski-widzew-d-legend-dies-at-78

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