Jay Rockefeller, former West Virginia governor and senator, dies at 89
Jay Rockefeller, a Democrat who served as West Virginia governor and U.S. senator, has died at 89, according to Fox News, The New York Times and CBS News.
Jay Rockefeller, who served as West Virginia governor and as a U.S. senator, has died at 89. Fox News, The New York Times and CBS News all reported his death.
CBS News calls him the last member of his family's political dynasty. The Times describes him as a rare Democrat in a family of wealthy Republicans.
The Times, which uses the name John D. Rockefeller IV, says he served 30 years as a senator. It says he helped bring health insurance to millions of low-income children.
The reports do not give a cause or date of death, or say where he died.
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- Fox NewsFormer US senator and West Virginia governor Jay Rockefeller dies at 89Fri, Nov 6, 8:24 AM EST
- The New York TimesJohn D. Rockefeller IV, West Virginia Governor and Senator, Dies at 89Fri, Nov 6, 8:50 AM EST
- CBS NewsJay Rockefeller, former governor and U.S. senator, dies at 89Fri, Nov 6, 10:04 AM EST
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- Fri, Nov 6, 9:30 AM EST, 2 outlets: Former Sen. Jay Rockefeller of West Virginia dies at 89