What is Ann Richards's full name?
Dorothy Ann Willis
Ann Richards nickname(s):
Governor Ann W. Richards, Governor Ann Richards
Ann Richards date of birth:
September 1, 1933
How old was Ann Richards when died?
73
Where was Ann Richards born?
Lakeview, Texas
When did Ann Richards die?
September 13, 2006
Where did Ann Richards die?
Austin, Texas
Why did Ann Richards die?
esophageal cancer
What is Ann Richards's ethnicity?
White
What is Ann Richards nationality?
American
What is Ann Richards's occupation?
Politician
Ann Richards claim to fame:
Governor of Texas (1991-95) who stole the show at the 1988 Democratic Convention with her satirical shots at George Bush
Short Biography
Dorothy Ann Willis Richards (September 1, 1933 – September 13, 2006) was an American politician and the 45th Governor of Texas. A Democrat, she first came to national attention as the state treasurer of Texas, when she delivered the keynote address at the 1988 Democratic National Convention. Richards served as the 45th Governor of Texas from 1991 to 1995 and was defeated for re-election in 1994 by George W. Bush. Richards was the second female governor of Texas, and was frequently noted in the media for her outspoken feminism and her one-liners. As of 2015, she is the most recent Democrat to serve as governor of Texas.