History Question

[disney junky]

Has there ever been a VP who has died while in office?

 

[merrily]

VP's that died in office from presidentsusa.net

Time Period Reason for Vacancy

1812-1813 George Clinton died in office
1814-1817 Elbridge Gerry died in office
1853-1857 William King died in office
1875-1877 Henry Wilson died in office
1885-1889 Thomas Hendricks died in office
1912-1913 James S. Sherman died in office

 

[GeorgeG]

I think Nelson Rockefeller died in office... with his underpants on backwards...

 

[mirmartinez]

VP's that died in office from presidentsusa.net

Time Period Reason for Vacancy

1812-1813 George Clinton died in office
1814-1817 Elbridge Gerry died in office
1853-1857 William King died in office
1875-1877 Henry Wilson died in office
1885-1889 Thomas Hendricks died in office
1912-1913 James S. Sherman died in office

and Garret Hobart (heart failure) 1897-1899
regarded as a powerful vice president

 

[tink_n_pooh]

Interesting info

 

[Debbie Jean]

I'm thinking Spiro T. Agnew wished he was dead... does that count?

Sorry, showing my age

 

[Soarin08]

Fascinating info. Thanks for sharing!