Quick Info
| Profession | Former politician, teacher, wrestling coach |
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| Nationality | American |
| Date of Birth | 02/01/1942 |
| Age | 84 years (died on 05, Oct, 2026) |
| Birthplace | Aurora, Illinois, U.S. |
| Date of Death | 05/10/2026 |
Latest News about Dennis Hastert
05/10/2026
Former U.S. House Speaker Dennis Hastert died at his home in Kendall County over the weekend at age 84. Local officials said the cause was natural causes, and multiple major outlets reported the death on October 5, 2026.
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Bio/Wiki
| Full Name | John Dennis Hastert |
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| Known For | Served as the 51st Speaker of the United States House of Representatives and represented Illinois in Congress. |
| Political Party | Republican |
Educational Qualification(s)
| High School | Oswego High School |
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| Bachelor's Degree | B.A. in Economics, Wheaton College |
| Master's Degree | M.S. from Northern Illinois University |
Personal Life
| Spouse | Jean Hastert |
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Relationships & More
| Marital Status | Married |
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Career
| Early Career | Teacher and athletic coach at Yorkville High School |
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| Illinois House of Representatives | Member from 1980 to 1986 |
| U.S. House of Representatives | Served from 1987 to 2007 |
| Speaker of the House | Served from 1999 to 2007 |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Worked as a high school wrestling coach before entering national politics. | |
| 2. Was the longest-serving Republican Speaker of the House. | |
| 3. Also worked as a business owner before his congressional career. |