Politicians who died on December 9

Take a focused look at the politicians who passed away on December 9. Dive into curated bios, achievements, and cultural milestones verified by our editors.

• 1996 Alain Poher

  French politician who served as President of the Senate and twice acted as interim President of France, playing a significant role in French...

• 2003 Paul Simon

  Prominent American politician who served in multiple legislative roles including the U.S.