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Jay Rockefeller Dies at 89
Former U.S. Senator Jay Rockefeller, son of oil tycoon John D. Rockefeller, dies at 89.
In brief
Former U.S. Senator Jay Rockefeller, son of oil tycoon John D. Rockefeller, dies at 89. Jay Rockefeller, former U.S. Senator from West Virginia, dies at age 89 after a 30-year Senate career. Originally reported by HuffPost.
Jay Rockefeller dies
Former U.S. Sen. John D. "Jay" Rockefeller IV (D-W.Va.) dies at age 89.
Died at home
He died Thursday night at his home in Washington, said Mary Stewart, vice president for external affairs at WETA.
Senate career
Rockefeller served as West Virginia’s senator 1985 to 2015, using the platform to help protect America’s cybersecurity infrastructure, consumers’ rights and coal miners’ safety.
Political legacy
Tributes poured in Friday via social media from West Virginia legislators, including Republican leaders in the state Rockefeller once represented as a Democrat.
Family background
Rockefeller was born in New York City on June 18, 1937, to a well-known and wealthy family; his great-grandfather, John D.Rockefeller, was the co-founder of Standard Oil and became the world’s first billionaire in 1916.
Political career
Rockefeller earned his bachelor’s degree from Harvard University in 1961 and enrolled at Yale University for graduate studies.
In short
Jay Rockefeller, former U.S. Senator from West Virginia, dies at age 89 after a 30-year Senate career.
