Nick Pope is Gone
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- Author
- KRandle
- Published
- April 7, 2026
Original excerpt
For those who might have missed the sad news, Nick Pope, onetime British Ministry of Defence UFO expert has died. His wife, Elizabeth Weiss said, “My heart is breaking. Nick passed away this afternoon (April 6) at our home." Nick Pope at the Las Vegas Crash Conference. Inside the UFO community, Nick was well known for his expertise on the subject and for the insider information he offered.
Key claims
- →Nick Pope, former British Ministry of Defence UFO expert, has died
- →His wife, Elizabeth Weiss, announced his death
- →Pope died on April 6 at the couple's home
- →Pope was known in the UFO community for his expertise and insider information
Kevin Randle reports the death of Nick Pope, a former British Ministry of Defence UFO expert, on April 6. His wife, Elizabeth Weiss, said he died at their home that afternoon.
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