Grandfather of Sheffield’s missing Ben Needham dies without answers to grandson’s disappearance

Ben Needham’s grandfather has died without learning what happened to his missing grandson, leaving the family heartbroken. The death underscores the enduring anguish surrounding a case that has remained unresolved for 35 years.

Ben, from Sheffield, was 21 months old when he disappeared on 24 July 1991 while at his grandparents’ farmhouse in Iraklis on the Greek island of Kos. Police have previously said they believe he may have died in an accident near the farmhouse, but no conclusive evidence has been found; Greek authorities continue to lead the investigation with support from South Yorkshire Police.