Jay Rockefeller, former West Virginia governor and U.S. senator, dies at 89
Summary
Jay Rockefeller, a former West Virginia governor and U.S. senator, died Thursday night at his home in Washington at age 89. He spent about 50 years in public service, including two terms as governor and 30 years in the Senate.Key Facts
- Rockefeller died at his Washington home, according to Mary Stewart, vice president for external affairs at WETA.
- He was 89.
- Rockefeller came from one of the country’s wealthiest families.
- He arrived in West Virginia in 1964 to work in an anti-poverty program.
- Voters elected him governor about 12 years after he arrived in the state.
- He served two terms as West Virginia governor.
- He served 30 years as a U.S. senator.
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