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Former House Speaker Dennis Hastert dies at 84

By Molly Parks
Published October 5, 2026 10:09am ET | Updated October 5, 2026 10:09am ET
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Former Republican U.S. House Speaker Dennis Hastert died over the weekend at the age of 84.

Hastert died at his home due to natural causes, according to the Kendall County, Illinois, Coroner’s Office.

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