Tony Snow Dead
Former White House Press Secretary Tony Snow died on the morning of July 12, 2008, after a battle with cancer. He is survived by his wife Jill Walker and his three children. Snow was 53 years old.
Fast Facts
- Birth date: June 1, 1955
- Died: July 12, 2008
- Spouse: Jill Walker
- Father of Robbie, Kendell and Christie
- Tony Snow replaced Scott McClellan as Press Secretary in April of 2006
- Diagnosed with colon cancer in February of 2005, underwent surgery and chemotherapy
- Had colon removed
- Cancer went into remission following six months of treatment in 2005
- Announced that cancer returned on March 27, 2007
- Cancer had spread to his liver
- Left Press Secretary position on September 14, 2007
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