Vernon Jordan Dead at 85

[Dennis Donovan]

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CBS This Morning @CBSThisMorning

#BREAKING: Civil Rights activist & former adviser to Pres. Clinton, Vernon Jordan has died at 85, @CBSMMiller confirms.

His daughter, Vickee Jordan Adams, tells @CBSNews: "My father passed away last night around 10p surrounded by loved ones his wife and daughter by his side."

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8:38 AM · Mar 2, 2021

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Andrew Ross Sorkin @andrewrsorkin

Sad to report Vernon Jordan has passed away. One of the great civil rights leaders of our time. Adviser to @BillClinton and many other leaders.

8:25 AM · Mar 2, 2021

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Andrew Ross Sorkin @andrewrsorkin

I have known Vernon for nearly 20 years. There was something almost magical about him. He was a towering presence when he entered a room and he always would make you smile.

Andrew Ross Sorkin@andrewrsorkin

Statement from Vickee Jordan: "Vernon E. Jordan Jr. passed away peacefully last evening surrounded by loved ones. We appreciate all of the outpouring of love and affection."

8:29 AM · Mar 2, 2021

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Michael Beschloss @BeschlossDC

The great Vernon Jordan (1935-2021) with Hank Aaron, 2015:



8:27 AM · Mar 2, 2021

Cross gently Mr Jordan.

[question everything]

1. R.I.P. We don't have people like him these days

[BobTheSubgenius]

13. R.I.P. indeed!

It would be wonderful if were didn't NEED people like him. I believe that we do, and have had in the past, and that is a huge blessing.

[mobeau69]

2. RIP

[dalton99a]

3. R.I.P.

Jordan as a DePauw University student

[dewsgirl]

4. K and R, RIP

[Kid Berwyn]

5. A great man.

Great Democrat.
Great Statesman.
Great American.
Outstanding human being in every way.

[malaise]

6. A good man is dead

https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/politics/vernon-jordan-civil-rights-activist-and-clinton-adviser-dies-at-85/ar-BB1e9I2K

[Catherine Vincent]

7. Rest in peace, sir.

[ancianita]

8. Rest in peace, sir.

[dchill]

9. R.I.P.

[Tommymac]

10. Godspeed Vernon.

[Jilly_in_VA]

11. There were giants among us

Go in peace, Vernon Jordan.

[LetMyPeopleVote]

12. May he rest in peace

[crickets]

14. .

[Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin]

15. Hadn't heard from him in a while. May he rest in peace

The Washington Post has a good article on him if you can get past the pay wall.

https://www.washingtonpost.com/local/obituaries/vernon-jordan-dead/2021/03/02/b633fb82-4b79-11ea-9b5c-eac5b16dafaa_story.html