Former Kentucky Gov. John Y. Brown dead at 88

By Jack Birle

Published November 23, 2022 3:01am ET

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Former Kentucky Gov. John Y. Brown dead at 88 — Former Democratic Kentucky Gov. John Y. Brown Jr. died Tuesday at the age of 88. Brown served from 1979 until 1983 as governor of the Bluegrass State, but he was also known for his role in popularizing the fast-food chain Kentucky Fried Chicken. VIRAL COAL MINER GETS VIP BASKETBALL EXPERIENCE, NOTES IMPORTANCE OF FATHERHOOD In […]

Former Democratic Kentucky Gov. John Y. Brown Jr. died Tuesday at the age of 88.

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