# John Gallagher Dies of Cancer at 72 | Aberdeen News

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Podcast: [Aberdeen News Today | 2 Min | The Daily News Now!](https://stenobird.com/podcast/aberdeen-news-today-2-min-the-daily-news-now-7613907)
Published: 2026-07-28T15:38:30+00:00
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John Gallagher, the convicted murderer and mastermind behind the 1984 Peterhead prison riot, died at 72 from terminal lung cancer while serving a recall to prison. His death, confirmed by a fatal accident inquiry, was ruled a health-related event—not a prison failure—and his deteriorating condition, worsened by pre-existing illnesses including TB and heart issues, was deemed unavoidable. Despite his violent past—including a 1988 hunger strike, a 2015 stabbing while protecting his family, and a later prison mentoring role—his final days were marked by illness, not injustice. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/1248b4aceb80d6d2

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