Overview

• Tim Pollard died on June 28, 2025, at age 61 after a brief, private battle with cancer, surrounded by his family.
• He kept his illness hidden until weeks before his passing, sharing his condition only with close friends.
• Pollard served as Nottingham’s Robin Hood for more than 30 years and was a regular at local festivals and civic ceremonies.
• He is survived by his daughter, and his wife Sally, who served as the city’s Maid Marian, died of cancer in June 2017 at age 39.
• Local residents, cultural organisations and Nottingham City Council have paid tribute to his warmth and civic contribution, and public memorial details will be announced soon.