Former Federal Reserve Chairman Alan Greenspan dies at age 100.
Alan Greenspan, who chaired the Federal Reserve for 18.5 years from 1987 to 2006 under four U.S. presidents, died on June 22, 2026, at age 100 from complications of Parkinson's disease. His wife, NBC News correspondent Andrea Mitchell, confirmed his death. Greenspan was celebrated for presiding over a long economic expansion but faced criticism after the 2008 financial crisis for his deregulatory stance and monetary policies.
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