R James Woolsey, Former CIA Director, Dies at 84

R James Woolsey, a national security expert and former director of the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA), died on Tuesday at his home in Washington. He was 84 years old. His wife, Conchita Sarnoff Woolsey, confirmed to several newspapers that he died from a stroke. Woolsey was appointed CIA director in early 1993 by President Bill Clinton and served for two years during a period described as turbulent. He was known for his expertise in national security matters. Some government officials had reported experiencing symptoms consistent with "Havana syndrome," a condition that Woolsey reportedly faced. His tenure at the CIA followed a career in law and national security advisory roles. He was a graduate of Yale University and held a law degree from Yale Law School. Prior to leading the CIA, Woolsey served in various government positions, including as a delegate to the Strategic Arms Limitation Talks (SALT) and as a member of the President's Blue Ribbon Commission on Intelligence Community Organization. His death marks the end of a significant career in American intelligence and national security.