Andrea Mitchell Mourns Death of Husband Alan Greenspan—1 Year After Stepping Away From MSNBC to Spend More Time Together at Their $2.7 Million DC Home

Alan Greenspan, former Federal Reserve chairman and renowned economist, died on June 22 at the age of 100 due to complications from Parkinson's disease. His wife, veteran journalist Andrea Mitchell, confirmed the news, describing him as a "giant of a man" whose intellect and compassion influenced both the U.S. economy and her personal life. Greenspan, who served under multiple presidents, was noted for his significant role in shaping economic policy for decades. Mitchell, who stepped away from her daily MSNBC program "Andrea Mitchell Reports" last year after nearly 17 years to spend more time with her husband, shared that their first date was in 1984 and they married in 1997. She highlighted his "irrational exuberance" for various sports and music, particularly jazz, and stated that being his life partner was the joy of her life. The couple divided their time between residences in Washington, D.C., and New York during their nearly 30-year marriage. Mitchell, 79, had announced her departure from her hosting duties shortly before the 2024 presidential election cycle.