Alan Greenspan, economist & ex-Chairman of Federal Reserve, dies

The news of his passing away has been shared by his wife NBC News correspondent Andrea Mitchell

by e4m Staff
Published: Jun 23, 2026 10:01 AM | 1 min read

Alan Greenspan, economist & ex-Chairman of Federal Reserve, dies

Alan Greenspan, former chairman of the Federal Reserve and influential U.S. economist, has passed away at the age of 100.
His death was announced by his wife, NBC News correspondent Andrea Mitchell, who stated he died from complications of Parkinson's disease.
Greenspan was recognized for his significant impact on the U.S. economy over several decades and was known for his honesty in acknowledging his mistakes.
Mitchell described him as a loving husband with a passion for various interests, including sports and music, and highlighted his brilliance and kindness.

Alan Greenspan, veteran US economist and former chairman of the Federal Reserve, is no more. He was 100. The news of his passing away has been shared by his wife NBC News correspondent Andrea Mitchell.

Mitchell, the chief Washington correspondent and chief foreign affairs correspondent for NBC News, announced her husband’s death in a statement.

“Alan passed away at our home this morning at the age of 100 from complications of Parkinson’s disease,” Mitchell said. “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,” she said.

“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.”