Doc Price Obituary, PLYMOUTH — Doc Price, a much-loved Plymouth tattoo artist and local legend, has sadly passed away in 2026 at the age of 93, leaving behind a lasting legacy in the city and among the many people whose lives he touched.
Price was widely regarded as one of the oldest working tattoo artists in the United Kingdom, with some believing he may have been the oldest working tattoo artist not only in the country but in the world. His remarkable career made him a familiar and respected figure in Plymouth.
News of his passing has prompted an outpouring of sadness from those who knew him and from members of the wider Plymouth community. His connection to Union Street was particularly significant, with tributes reflecting on how different the area will feel without the presence of the man who became such an established part of its character.
The words, “Union Street won’t be the same,” have captured the sense of loss felt by those mourning Price. The tribute described him as a genuinely remarkable man whose influence extended across Plymouth and far beyond the city.
Throughout his life and career, Price touched countless lives through his work and his presence within the community. His longevity as a tattoo artist and the reputation he built over the years ensured that he became more than simply a tattooist to many people; he was remembered as a distinctive and unforgettable part of Plymouth’s identity.
Price’s death marks the end of an extraordinary chapter for a man whose working life and legacy had become closely associated with the city. His contribution to the tattooing community and his connection with generations of people will remain an important part of how he is remembered.
As friends, members of the community and those who knew Price mourn his passing, tributes continue to honour the life of a man described as remarkable and unforgettable. Born in 1933, Doc Price leaves behind a legacy that will continue to be remembered in Plymouth and beyond.
Rest in peace, Doc Price. His memory will remain with the many people whose lives he touched, and condolences go to everyone who knew and loved him during this difficult time.
