Nelson Rockefeller's former aide Megan Marshack dies at 70

Megan Marshack an aide to Nelson Rockefeller has died at 70 in California. She passed away due to liver and kidney failure on 10/02/2024 at a medical facility in Sacramento (according to her self-written obituary)

Marshack gained national attention after the death of Rockefeller – the former New York governor and vice president. The 70-year-old Republican collapsed from a heart attack on 01/26/1979. Changing explanations about that night fueled speculation about the wealthy family memberʼs death and his connection to the 25-year-old researcher

Initially it was said that Rockefeller died in his Rockefeller Center offices. A family spokesperson later stated he was working on an art book at his private Manhattan office when stricken. There were also inconsistencies about his time of death and who was with him; Marshack wasnt initially mentioned as being present

Marshack remained silent becoming a “mystery woman“ pursued by journalists. Her continued silence earned her a spot on People magazines list of the 25 “Most Intriguing Personalities“ for 1979 alongside Meryl Streep and Tom Wolfe

All I know is they were very good friends Beyond that‚ I dont know

Marshack met Rockefeller in 1975 while working as an AP radio reporter. She addressed him as “Señor Vice Presidente“ at a news conference‚ asking a question in Spanish before switching to English – drawing laughter from other reporters. They left the room together

She worked as Rockefellerʼs assistant press secretary in 1976 his last year in public office. After his return to private life‚ she continued as his deputy press secretary and director of his art collection

After Rockefellerʼs death Marshack returned to journalism‚ working at CBS news syndication unit before leaving New York. She later met her future husband‚ Edmond Madison Jacoby Jr‚ at a local newspaper in Placerville‚ California. They married in August 2003

Marshack is survived by her brother. Her obituary ends with a quote from “A Chorus Line“: “... wont forget‚ cant regret what I did for love“