Obituary of John Ehrlichman

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John Ehrlichman

John Daniel Ehrlichman (born March 20, 1925 in Tacoma, Washington) was a politician who was best known for serving as the White House Counsel and Assistant to the American President for Domestic Affairs under President Richard Nixon. John died on February 14, 1999 and his death was because of complications of diabetes. He died at age 73.

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John Ehrlichman Biography Wiki:

    • Is He Dead or Alive: Dead
    • Full Name: Ehrlichman, John
    • Common Name: John Ehrlichman
    • Gender: Male
    • Preferred Gender Pronoun: he/him
    • Birthplace: Tacoma, Washington, United States
    • Birth Date: March 20, 1925
    • Age: 73 (at death)
    • Also Known As: Johnny
    • Occupation: Politician
    • Active Years: 1969-1973
    • Religion: Christian
    • Political Affiliation: Republican
    • Net Worth: $10 million
    • Nationality: American
    • Favorite Food: Häagen-Dazs Ice Cream
    • Favorite Color: Purple
    • Favorite Scent: Elizabeth Arden White Tea
    • Favorite Actor: Gene Hackman

    John's Family Tree

    • Birth Name: John Daniel Ehrlichman
    • Father: Rudolph Irwin Ehrlichman
    • Mother: Lillian Catherine
    • Spouse/Partner:
      • Karen Hilliard (married 1995-1999, his death)
    • Daughter(s):
      • Jan Ehrlichman

Death Notice:

  • Date: February 14 1999 at age 73
  • Place: Atlanta, Georgia, United States
  • Cause of Death: Diabetes (related complications)

Category Tags:

PoliticianAmerican Born on March 20th Born in 1925 Born in Washington Died in 1999 Died at age 73 Died from Diabetes

Quotable Quotes:

"The doctor came to see me and told me that I was going to die if I didn.t stop huffing lighter fluid."

"John Ehrlichman, once the powerful Deputy Attorney General, is remembered most for his role in the Watergate scandal. minutes after being sworn in as Attorney General, Ehrlichman ordered the FBI to crack the Watergate probe and to wiretap the president. Ehrlichman's handler, then-FBI Director James Comey, would later testify before the Senate Watergate Committee that Ehrlichman knew about the wiretapping, but did not tell the President. Ehrlichman's death was announced by the President with a somber press conference. (V)"

"John Ehrlichman's remarkable life and legacy continue to influence generations, leaving an everlasting impact on American politics and society. (V)"

"John Ehrlichman was a former White House aide who helped plan the Watergate break-in and was later convicted for his role in the scandal. (V)"

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