Quick Info
| Profession | Politician |
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| Nationality | American |
| Date of Birth | 18/06/1937 |
| Age | 89 years (died on 06, Nov, 2026) |
| Birthplace | New York City, New York, USA |
| Date of Death | 06/11/2026 |
| Zodiac Sign | Gemini |
Latest News about John Davison Rockefeller IV
06/11/2026
John D. "Jay" Rockefeller IV, former Democratic governor and U.S. senator from West Virginia, died at his home in Washington, D.C., at age 89, according to reports from Reuters and The Washington Post. His family did not disclose a cause of death. He is survived by his wife, Sharon Percy Rockefeller, their four children, and nine grandchildren.
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Bio/Wiki
| Summary | John Davison "Jay" Rockefeller IV was a Democratic politician who served as the 29th Governor of West Virginia from 1977 to 1985 and as a United States Senator from West Virginia from 1985 to 2015. He was a member of the Rockefeller family and died at his home in Washington, D.C., aged 89. |
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| Public Service | Began as a Volunteers in Service to America worker in West Virginia in 1964 and then entered state politics. |
Educational Qualification(s)
| Harvard University | Graduated in 1961 |
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| Phillips Exeter Academy | Graduated in 1955 |
Personal Life
| Residence | Washington, D.C., with a permanent residence in Charleston, West Virginia |
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| Death | Died at his home in Washington, D.C. |
Relationships & More
| Spouse | Sharon Percy Rockefeller |
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Family
| Father | John Davison Rockefeller III |
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| Mother | Blanchette Ferry Hooker |
| Spouse | Sharon Percy Rockefeller |
| Children | Four children |
| Grandchildren | Nine grandchildren |
| Relatives | Great-grandson of John D. Rockefeller; nephew of Nelson Rockefeller |
Career
| Volunteers in Service to America | Worked in Emmons, West Virginia, from 1964 to 1966 |
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| West Virginia House of Delegates | Elected in 1966 |
| West Virginia Secretary of State | Served from 1968 to 1973 |
| President of West Virginia Wesleyan College | Served from 1973 to 1975 |
| Governor of West Virginia | Served from 1977 to 1985 |
| United States Senator | Served from 1985 to 2015 |
| Senate roles | Chaired the Senate Intelligence Committee and was a leading advocate for healthcare reform; helped create the Children's Health Insurance Program |
| Elected to the U.S. Senate | 1984, beginning five six-year terms representing West Virginia |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Moved to West Virginia in 1964 as a VISTA worker despite his wealthy family background | |
| 2. Considered a run for the U.S. presidency in 1992 | |
| 3. Helped draw investment from Toyota to West Virginia through long-standing relationships in Asia | |
| 4. Was named an honorary member of the United Mine Workers in 1995 | |
| 5. Lost his first race for governor to Arch Moore in 1972 |
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