James Scott Brady | |
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![]() Brady in August 2000 | |
17th White House Press Secretary | |
In office 1981–1989 | |
President | Ronald Reagan |
Preceded by | Jody Powell |
Succeeded by | Larry Speakes |
Personal details | |
Born | Centralia, Illinois | August 29, 1940
Died | August 4, 2014 Alexandria, Virginia | (aged 73)
Nationality | American |
Political party | Republican |
Spouse(s) |
Sue Beh (m. 1961–1968)(his death) |
Alma mater | University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign |
James Scott "Jim" Brady (August 29, 1940 – August 4, 2014) was an American journalist, politician, and activist. He was an assistant to the President and White House Press Secretary under U.S. President Ronald Reagan.