William Proxmire

Dead

Born: 11/15/1915 in Lake Forest, Illinois, USA
Died: 12/15/2005
Age: 90
Cause of death: Alzheimer's disease

Full name: William Edward Proxmire
Noted For: U.S. senator (D-WI, 1957-89). Known for his "Golden Fleece" awards that highlighted examples of wasteful government spending.