Sir Ken Robinson was an educator whose 2006 TED Talk on encouraging creativity in students was viewed more times than any other TED Talk in history.
We invite you to share condolences for Ken Robinson in our Guest Book.
Read Full Obituary.
This amazing Man blew me away with his talk's. I've watched them over and over again and they will keep making sense until the board's of education start listening. May Ken rest rest in peace . Ken would be my first choice given the chance to invite anyone passed or present to dinner.
Pauline Ó Sullivan Cork Ireland
June 06, 2025 | Cork
Ken was one of my Heroes I've only just found out about his passing. All I can say is he will be truly missed in my life. Thank you Ken for all that you have done for the world and still are. My deepest sympathies to all who love you.
Ron Broda
March 06, 2024 | Bright's Grove, ON
I loved your talk about education more than anything I have ever seen on the internet. thank you. Thank you. Rest in peace.
July 27, 2021
As a fellow educationalist with a similar worldview to Ken's, I watched Ken's talk more than any other Ted Talk, and made all my students watch it too! (not that it took much persuasion as he was brilliant - inspiring, entertaining, informative, inclusive, just wonderful). Ken's gifted way with words was reflected in his ability to weave a story, underpinned with universal meanings and truth. I loved this theories, his unique perception, his lateral thinking. As an educationalist, he was a...
Rosarii Griffin
April 09, 2021 | Cork, Ireland | Teacher
I’m in shock and deep sadness that we cannot share Ken’s wisdom, intelligence , laughter and Witt any more... I lost My dad 30 years ago, who was a gifted educator as well; he is still around in my hear, every day...Ken will also be in our minds , hearts and souls for ever...his legacy will guide us all . My deep condolences and love to his family...such a man of love, courage, insight and wisdom..sadly we have to come to terms that our beloved SKR won’t be around to tease us , comfort us,...
Frosso Pimenides
January 31, 2021 | London ( Athens Since August | Teacher
What a legacy he leaves behind! With wit and wisdom, he delivered such powerful messages. As a fellow educator, I so appreciate his spot-on take on education. Though I didn’t know him, his talks felt so personal. His kindness and goodness always shone through. His passing is a terrible loss to our world. May he rest in peace.
Frances
December 31, 2020 | CT
Will definitely missed by many educationist. Your speech will live on! Thank you sir!
Philip TanJH
December 13, 2020 | Singapore | Teacher
He was truly an inspiration.
Philip Sookhai
October 13, 2020 | Caribbean | Teacher
He was such an inspiration Particularly if you were an outside of the box learner
Susan
October 06, 2020 | Armstrong, BC | Acquaintance