Alan Greenspan, most powerful central banker of modern times, dies at 100 (opens original article in a new tab)

Alan Greenspan, former U.S. central banker, died at 100 from Parkinson's disease complications. His leadership brought economic growth but also later financial challenges.

• Alan Greenspan, former Federal Reserve Chair, died at age 100 due to Parkinson's disease complications
• Greenspan's tenure saw two decades of economic prosperity but also contributed to economic instability after his departure
• His wife Andrea Mitchell confirmed the cause of death