The Passing of Dr. Paul Ekman
Emily Turner
Dr. Paul Ekman, Pioneer in the Science of Emotion, Passes Away at 91
San Francisco, CA, November 17, 2025 — The Paul Ekman Group and his family are deeply saddened to announce the passing of Dr. Paul Ekman, a pioneering psychologist whose groundbreaking research transformed our understanding of human emotion, facial expression, deception, and compassion. Dr. Ekman passed away peacefully in his home at the age of 91, surrounded by loved ones.
For over six decades, Dr. Ekman’s work shaped the...