Jay Rockefeller, descendant of oil titan, dies at 89
John D. "Jay" Rockefeller IV, a great-grandson of oil tycoon John D. Rockefeller, died at 89, leaving a legacy as a liberal voice in Appalachia and American politics.
TL;DR
- John D. "Jay" Rockefeller IV passed away at 89.
- He was the great-grandson of oil tycoon John D. Rockefeller.
- Rockefeller was recognized as a liberal voice in Appalachia and American politics.