Jay Rockefeller, former West Virginia governor and U.S. senator, dies at 89

“John D. Rockefeller IV, West Virginia Governor and Senator, Dies at 89”

The rare Democrat in a fabled family of wealthy Republicans, he served 30 years as senator and helping bring health insurance to millions of low-income children.

“John Jay Rockefeller, heir to famed dynasty and healthcare advocate in US Senate, dead at 89”

John D. "Jay" Rockefeller IV, the progeny of one of America's most famous and wealthiest families, died on Friday at his home in Washington.

“Jay Rockefeller, heir to famed dynasty and healthcare advocate in US Senate, dies at 89”

Rockefeller was married to public television executive Sharon Percy Rockefeller, with whom he had four children.

“Jay Rockefeller, former US senator, West Virginia governor, dies at 89”

Rockefeller served two consecutive terms as the governor of West Virginia before serving three decades as a US senator.

“Jay Rockefeller, former governor and U.S. senator, dies at 89”

Jay Rockefeller, who served as West Virginia governor and senator and was the last member of his family's political dynasty, has died at the age of 89.

“Jay Rockefeller, former West Virginia governor and U.S. senator, dies at 89”

Rockefeller came from one of the nation's richest families to spend a half century in public service in one of the poorest states.

“Jay Rockefeller, oil heir who fought poverty, dies at 89”

Washington: Former US senator Jay Rockefeller, an heir to one of America's wealthiest dynasties who devoted decades to fighting poverty and expanding healthcare, has died aged 89, US media reported Friday. The Democrat represented the impoverished, coal-mining state of West Virginia in the Senate for 30 years, after serving two terms as governor. A great-grandson of oil tycoon John D. Rockefeller, he was a rare Democrat in a family whose political dynasty was traditionally Republican. Get…

“Remembering Jay Rockefeller's life and legacy of public service”

Jay Rockefeller, former West Virginia governor and longtime U.S. senator, has died at age 89. Born into one of America's wealthiest and most prominent families, Rockefeller forged his own path in politics and became a leading voice on healthcare, education and the needs of working families. Lisa Desjardins looks back at Rockefeller's life and impact.