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Alan Greenspan, economist and longtime head of the Federal Reserve, dies at 100

Alan Greenspan, the longtime head of the Federal Reserve, has died at age 100. His wife, Andrea Mitchell, confirmed the death. He served as chairman for 19 years under four U.S. presidents.

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  1. Former Federal Reserve Chairman Alan Greenspan Dies at 100

    Alan Greenspan, the longtime head of the Federal Reserve, has died at age 100. His wife, Andrea Mitchell, confirmed the death. He served as chairman for 19 years under four U.S. presidents.

    What's confirmed:

    • Alan Greenspan died at age 100.
    • Greenspan served as chairman of the Federal Reserve for 19 years.
    • He led the Federal Reserve under four U.S. presidents.
    • His wife, Andrea Mitchell, confirmed his death.

    Still unconfirmed:

    • Greenspan died from complications of Parkinson's disease.
    • His tenure coincided with a period of stability from the mid-1980s until 2007.
    • He is blamed by some for the housing bust and financial meltdown that followed his time in office.
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