Nick Pope, the UK's leading UFO expert, has died at the age of 60 after being diagnosed with Stage 4 oesophageal cancer, as confirmed by his wife, Elizabeth Weiss. Pope was a former official at the UK Ministry of Defence, where he managed the Government's UFO Project, often referred to as the 'UFO Desk' or 'X-Files Desk,' from 1991 to 1994. He was instrumental in investigating significant cases, including the 1980 Rendlesham Forest incident, which is often dubbed 'Britain's Roswell.' This incident involved US Air Force personnel reporting unusual lights and a metallic craft near RAF Woodbridge and RAF Bentwaters in Suffolk. Pope's work revealed that the UK Government recorded thousands of UFO sightings, with approximately 95% deemed conventional misidentifications. His insights into the subject were limited due to the Official Secrets Act, but he occasionally shared details about his experiences. In a heartfelt social media post earlier this year, Pope disclosed his cancer diagnosis, expressing gratitude for his career and the adventures he had while working on various subjects at the Ministry of Defence.