Griffin Bell

Former U.S. Attorney General Griffin Bell died on January 5, 2009, in an Atlanta, Georgia, hospital, after a battle with pancreatic cancer. Bell, who served as attorney general during former President Jimmy Carter's administration, was 90 years old. In a statement, Carter said he was "deeply saddened" by Bell's death, calling his former attorney general a "trusted and enduring public figure."Hartford Courant: ...Carter's attorney general, Griffin B. Bell, dies in Atlanta... ajc.com: Griffin Bell, Carter's attorney general, dies

"Rosalynn and I are deeply saddened by the loss of our dear friend Griffin Bell. A trusted and enduring public figure, Griffin's integrity, professionalism, and charm were greatly valued across party lines and presidential administrations. As a World War II veteran, federal appeals court judge, civil rights advocate, and U.S. Attorney General in my administration, Griffin made many lasting contributions to his native Georgia and country. Our thoughts and prayers are with his family."ajc.com: Griffin Bell, Carter's attorney general, dies