Federal Reserve marks the death of former chairman Alan Greenspan
The Federal Reserve said in a June 22 statement that it "notes with deep sadness" the passing of Alan Greenspan, who served as the 13th Chairman of the Board of Governors from 1987 to 2006.
At a glance
- The Federal Reserve announced Alan Greenspan's death in a statement on June 22, 2026.
- Greenspan served as the 13th Chairman of the Board of Governors from 1987 to 2006.
VERDICT — CONFIRMED
The Federal Reserve said in a June 22 statement that it "notes with deep sadness" the passing of Alan Greenspan, who served as the 13th Chairman of the Board of Governors from 1987 to 2006. The statement credited Greenspan with guiding the Fed through periods of economic expansion and stress and with a sustained era of price stability that supported economic growth, and extended condolences to his wife, Andrea Mitchell, and his family.
Key facts on file
- The Federal Reserve announced Alan Greenspan's death in a statement on June 22, 2026.
- Greenspan served as the 13th Chairman of the Board of Governors from 1987 to 2006.
