Alan Greenspan, the influential economist who steered the United States’ monetary policy during his five terms as chairman of the Federal Reserve under four presidents, died on Monday. He was 100.
His death was announced by his wife, Andrea Mitchell, the chief Washington correspondent for NBC News.
“Alan passed away at our home this morning at the age of 100 from complications of Parkinson’s disease,” Mitchell said in a statement, according to NBC. “He was a giant of a man who helped shape the U.S. economy for decades under presidents of both parties, but was always honest in acknowledging his mistakes.”
“To me he was my husband, who shaped my life from our very first date in 1984. He had ‘irrational exuberance’ for baseball, the Washington Commanders, tennis, golf and music, especially jazz,” Mitchell added. “He will be remembered for his brilliance and his kindness. Being his life partner was the joy of my life.”
Reporting by Christopher Cann, USA TODAY / USA TODAY Network via Reuters Connect
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