The facts
His family said he died on the morning of 28 October. [2]
Simmons was released in July 2023 and was formally declared innocent later that year. His conviction concerned a 1974 murder. [1]
After his release, he advocated criminal-justice reform. His lawyer told The Oklahoman that his estate would continue his outstanding civil case against Oklahoma City. [1]
Sources
References support the numbered facts above. Source checks: 29 Oct 2026, 10:25 UTC.
The Oklahoman’s original report includes direct family and friend interviews. Family statement reproduced by KOCO. The outlets are separately owned by Gannett and Hearst. No standalone original family announcement was retrieved; age is omitted because checked accounts differ.
- Glynn Simmons, wrongfully convicted man, dies
The Oklahoman, via AOL · Reporting · 28 Oct 2026
- Family statement
KOCO 5 · Reporting · 28 Oct 2026