Jay Rockefeller, West Virginia governor and senator, dies at 89

Rockefeller Dynasty Heir and Former Senator Dies at 89

Reagin von Lehe

Jeffrey Markowitz / Getty ImagesJohn D. “Jay” Rockefeller IV—heir to his family dynasty, one of America’s wealthiest families—died Friday at age 89. He died in his home in Washington, D.C., and is survived by former television executive Sha

Jay Rockefeller, former governor and U.S. senator, dies at 89

Jay Rockefeller, who served as West Virginia governor and senator and was the last member of his family's political dynasty, has died at the age of 89.

Jay Rockefeller, former West Virginia governor and US senator, dies at 89

JOHN RA

Jay Rockefeller, the last member of his family’s political dynasty who served as West Virginia’s governor and later a longtime U.S. senator, has died