David Gergen, a notable political figure and adviser to four U.S. presidents, has passed away at the age of 83 due to Lewy body dementia. He was the founding director of the Center for Public Leadership at Harvard Kennedy School and had a significant presence as a political analyst at CNN. Gergen began his career in the Nixon administration, later serving as communications director for Ford and Reagan, and returned as a counselor to Bill Clinton. He was known for promoting responsible leadership and the impact of the bully pulpit in politics.
David Gergen, who served as a presidential adviser to four presidents of both parties, has died at 83 from Lewy body dementia, a brain disease causing Parkinson's-like symptoms.
Gergen served as communications director for both Gerald Ford and Ronald Reagan, and later returned to the Clinton White House as a counselor amid existing political division.
He emphasized the importance of responsible leadership and the bully pulpit as a positive influence, despite facing criticism for his role in speechwriting and media.
As the founding director of the Center for Public Leadership at the Harvard Kennedy School, Gergen educated many on leadership and civic engagement.
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