Delano Lewis
Delano Eugene Lewis (November 12, 1938 – August 2, 2023)[1][2] was an American attorney, businessman, and diplomat. He was the United States Ambassador to South Africa from 2000 to 2001 during the Bill Clinton and George W. Bush presidencies. He had roles at the Peace Corps and National Public Radio. He was the father of actor Phill Lewis.
Delano Lewis | |
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| United States Ambassador to South Africa | |
| In office January 21, 2000 – June 22, 2001 | |
| President | Bill Clinton George W. Bush |
| Preceded by | James A. Joseph |
| Succeeded by | Cameron Hume |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Delano Eugene Lewis November 12, 1938 Arkansas City, Kansas, U.S. |
| Died | August 2, 2023 (aged 84) Las Cruces, New Mexico, U.S. |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse(s) | Gayle Carolyn Jones (m. 1960) |
| Children | 4; including Phill Lewis |
| Alma mater | University of Kansas Washburn University |
Life
Lewis was born in Arkansas City, Kansas.[2][3] Lewis went to Sumner High School, in Kansas City, Kansas, graduating in 1956.[4] He graduated form the University of Kansas in 1960.[5]
Lewis died on August 2, 2023 under hospice care in Las Cruces, New Mexico at the age of 84.[6][7]
Delano Lewis Media
Lewis with former President of South Africa Nelson Mandela in 2000
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References
- ↑ Who's Who in America – 2007 (61 ed.). 2006.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 "Delano E. Lewis Papers, 1960–1997". University of Kansas. Archived from the original on March 4, 2016. Retrieved May 20, 2009.
- ↑ Peabody, Alvin (May 14, 1997). "Delano E. Lewis: Seeking to Transform National Public Radio". The Washington Informer 33 (32): 1.
- ↑ "2005 Alumni Honor Roll". Archived from the original on June 13, 2011. Retrieved May 20, 2009.
- ↑ Trescott, Jacqueline (January 6, 1988). Delano Lewis, The Insider's Outsider – The C&P Vice President, Heading Up the Board of Trade & Playing Down Mayoral Talk. p. C1.
- ↑ "Las Cruces loses another icon: Former ambassador Delano Lewis has died". Las Cruces Bulletin. Retrieved August 3, 2023.
- ↑ "Former NPR President and U.S. Ambassador Delano Lewis has died at 84". NPR. Retrieved August 3, 2023.
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