Summary
Robert S. Mueller, a former FBI director, passed away at 81 years old. He is known for leading the FBI after the 9/11 attacks and serving as special counsel in the Russian interference investigation during the 2016 U.S. presidential election.
Key Facts
- Robert S. Mueller died at the age of 81.
- He was the FBI director from 2001 to 2013.
- Mueller was appointed by President George W. Bush and continued serving under President Barack Obama.
- He helped shift the FBI's focus to counterterrorism after the 9/11 attacks.
- Before the FBI, Mueller served as a Marine in the Vietnam War, earning awards like the Bronze Star.
- In 2017, he became special counsel to investigate Russian interference in the 2016 election.
- The investigation led to several indictments but did not find that President Trump conspired with Russia.
- Mueller was diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease in 2021.
