Nick Pope’s Death: Wife Elizabeth Weiss Reveals Heartbreaking Details on UFO Expert’s Passing

News of Nick Pope’s death was posted by his wife, Elizabeth Weiss, who provided heartbreaking details about the UFO expert’s passing. She wrote on X that he died at home after several difficult weeks. Pope was about 60 to 61 years old.

Illness and final weeks

On February 12, 2026, Pope announced a Stage 4 esophageal cancer diagnosis. The cancer had spread to his liver, and he said his condition was incurable.

Despite his illness, he continued doing interviews from home until very recently. His wife noted he suffered during the last weeks of life.

Public career and media work

Pope spent 21 years at the UK Ministry of Defence. He ran the department that handled reports of unexplained aerial phenomena.

After leaving the MoD, he became a frequent media commentator. He appeared on documentaries and consulted on films, television, and video games related to UFOs.

Ancient Aliens and other projects

He was a regular guest on the History Channel series Ancient Aliens. He also moderated live events, including Ancient Aliens Live, appearing in many shows.

The Financial Times noted ticket prices for some live events ranged from about $39 to nearly $200. His public engagements generated significant audience interest.

Personal life

Pope met Elizabeth Weiss in October 2010 in the Fairmont Hotel lobby in San José. Weiss was then an anthropology professor at San Jose State University.

The couple married three months later in 2011. They later relocated to the United States, living in Tucson, Arizona, and briefly in New York City.

Weiss’s background and advocacy

Weiss is Professor Emeritus of Anthropology at San Jose State University. She serves on the National Association of Scholars board.

Pope described her as a skeptic and scientist who champions academic freedom. He supported her public work on free speech and research integrity.

Legacy and public response

Elizabeth Weiss shared a photo of the two and called him a wonderful husband. She thanked supporters and described their life together in Arizona and New York.

Pope authored books including Open Skies, Closed Minds, and worked to keep UAP issues in public and defense discussions. His exact net worth remains unverified, but his media work provided significant income.

Filmogaz.com will continue to follow developments and report reactions from colleagues and the UAP community. Tributes from media figures and former colleagues are expected in the coming days.