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Former Sen. Jay Rockefeller Dies at 89

By Townhall Chicago News Staff

Jay Rockefeller, who served as governor of West Virginia before five terms in the U.S. Senate, died Thursday night at age 89, according to a Fox News report aired Friday on AM 560.

The report described Rockefeller as the last member of the Rockefeller political dynasty to hold elected office.

The broadcast did not provide additional details on the cause of death, funeral arrangements or survivors.

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