Former American Senator Jay Rockefeller (89) has passed away: last scion of the political Rockefeller dynasty

Former U.S. Senator and West Virginia Governor Jay Rockefeller has passed away at the age of 89. As a great-grandson of oil magnate John D. Rockefeller, he was part of one of America's most influential families. Rockefeller was the last descendant of the political Rockefeller dynasty, known for his advocacy for healthcare and social protection. He began his political career in West Virginia, serving as governor from 1977 to 1985 and later representing the state in the Senate for three decades. He played a key role in establishing a federal health insurance program for low-income children in 1997. After nearly 40 years in politics, he retired in 2015 and died at his home in Washington.