Former U.S. Senator John Rockefeller IV dies at 89

Rockefeller IV’s death was reported by The Washington Post, citing his family, and Vedomosti recounted the publication. The politician died on November 6 at his home in Washington, and relatives did not disclose the cause of death.

Rockefeller IV was the great-grandson of Standard Oil founder John Rockefeller. Despite coming from a family traditionally associated with the Republican Party, he joined the Democratic Party and built his political career in West Virginia.

From 1977 to 1985, Rockefeller was governor of West Virginia. He was then elected to the U.S. Senate, where he represented the state for five terms — from 1985 to 2015.

In the Senate, Rockefeller worked on healthcare, tax reform, social policy, and national security. The Washington Post notes that he paid particular attention to protecting the interests of socially vulnerable groups.

Sources

• Vedomosti