June 22, 2026

Alan Greenspan, Former Federal Reserve Chair, Dies at 100

Alan Greenspan died at age 100 from complications of Parkinson's Disease, as confirmed by his wife, Andrea Mitchell.
He chaired the Federal Reserve from 1987 to 2006, navigating significant economic events including the 1987 stock market crash and the 2001 attacks, while his policies faced scrutiny post-2008 financial crisis.
Greenspan's legacy is complex, with accolades for his economic management overshadowed by criticism of his role in deregulation that contributed to the housing market collapse.