Creator Of Pell Grants, Dead At 90

Senator Pell Grants Former six-term Sen. Claiborne Pell has died after a long battle with Parkinson's disease.
by Associated Press
Published: Thu, January 01, 2009 - 3:59 pm CST Last Updated: Thu, January 01, 2009 - 4:03 pm CST
NEWPORT, R.I. (AP) - Former six-term Sen. Claiborne Pell has
died after a long battle with Parkinson's disease. He was 90.
The Rhode Island Democrat's former executive assistant, Jan
Demers, says Pell died early Thursday at his Newport home. Pell was
diagnosed with Parkinson's in 1994.
Rep. Jim Langevin, also a Rhode Island Democrat, says Pell
"embodied the highest ideals of public service."
Pell is best known for the grant program in his name that has
helped millions attended college. He also was committed to maritime
and foreign affairs issues.
The multimillionaire son of a New York congressman was first
elected to the Senate in 1960.
He became known for unfailing politeness, as well as quirkiness
such as jogging in a tweed coat.
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