Former US Sen. Alan K. Simpson of Wyoming dies at age 93
- Former U.S. Senator Alan K. Simpson died at age 93 after complications from a broken hip, according to a statement from his family and the Buffalo Bill Center of the West.
- Simpson served three terms as senator from 1979 to 1997 and was known for his quick wit that bridged partisan gaps during a tumultuous political era.
- He was awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom by President Joe Biden in 2022 for his contributions to bipartisan solutions and politics.
- Simpson was recognized for crossing party lines on issues like abortion rights and same-sex marriage, showcasing his political moderate stance.
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Alan K. Simpson, 1931-2025 - Washington Examiner
Some politicians glide into history on the wings of charisma or the heft of legislation. Others barrel in like a Wyoming windstorm, leaving a trail of quips, quarrels, and quiet victories. Alan K. Simpson, the towering Republican senator from the Equality State who died this month at 93 in his beloved Cody, Wyoming, was the latter — a lanky, sharp-tongued maverick whose three terms in the Senate from 1979 to 1997 were as much a testament to his …
Former GOP Sen. Alan Simpson, longtime supporter of LGBTQ rights, dies at 93
Former U.S. Sen. Alan Simpson of Wyoming, a Republican who long championed LGBTQ rights, died on Friday at age 93. After serving in the Senate from 1979 to 1997, including a stint as the GOP whip from 1985 to 1995, Simpson continued to maintain an active role in American politics for decades. Much of his work on behalf of LGBTQ issues came through his appointment as honorary chair of the Republican Unity Coalition, gay-straight alliance group wi…
Alan Simpson, who sought redress for WWII Japanese Americans, dies
Former U.S. Sen. Alan Simpson, who dedicated himself to securing an apology and compensation from the government for the internment of Japanese Americans during World War II, has died, a group of which he was a board member said. He was 93.
Ex-U.S. Senator Who Worked for Japanese-American Internees Dies
Washington (Jiji Press)—Former U.S. Republican Senator Alan Simpson, who worked to restore the honor of Japanese-Americans imprisoned during World War II, has died at age 93, according to a local organization where he served as an executive.
Alan K. Simpson: A life in photos
From Cody boy scout to trouble-making UW college student and prominent U.S. Senator who met with world leaders, Alan Simpson led a storied life. The lawyer, Republican politician and army veteran spent 18 years working for Wyoming in Washington, D.C., during an era when the state enjoyed unprecedented political power. Often joined by his lifelong companion and wife, Ann, Simpson toured foreign countries, dined with heads of state and traveled Wy…
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