FORMER U.S. SPECIAL COUNSEL ROBERT MUELLER DIES AT 81

Robert Mueller, the former U.S. Special Counsel who led the high-profile investigation into Russian interference in the 2016 presidential election, has died at the age of 81.

Mueller’s death was confirmed on Friday, March 21, 2026. He was widely recognized for his decades-long career in public service, including his tenure as Director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) from 2001 to 2013.

He later returned to national prominence when he was appointed Special Counsel in 2017 to oversee the investigation into Russian interference in the 2016 U.S. election, a probe that drew intense political and global attention.

Throughout his career, Mueller was regarded as a disciplined law enforcement figure and played key roles in U.S. national security, particularly in the years following the September 11 attacks.His passing marks the end of a significant chapter in American legal and political history.