John William Ashe

John William Ashe (20 August 1954 – 22 June 2016) was an Antiguan politician. He was the President of the United Nations General Assembly at its 68th session, which ran September 2013 to September 2014.[1] He was also the ambassador to the United Nations for Antigua and Barbuda between 1995 and 2004.

John William Ashe
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President of the United Nations General Assembly
In office
17 September 2013 – 16 September 2014
Preceded byVuk Jeremić
Succeeded bySam Kutesa
Personal details
Born(1954-08-20)20 August 1954
St. John's, Antigua and Barbuda
Died22 June 2016(2016-06-22) (aged 61)
Dobbs Ferry, New York, U.S.
NationalityAntiguan
ResidenceDobbs Ferry, New York, U.S.
Alma materUniversity of Pennsylvania (PhD)
Saint Mary's University
Technical University of Nova Scotia

Ashe died from a heart attack at his home in Dobbs Ferry, New York on 22 June 2016 while awaiting trial by the United States Federal Court.[2] He was 61.

References

  1. "General Assembly opens its 68th session with long-term development a prime goal". United Nations News Centre (17 September). 2013. Retrieved 2015-10-06.
  2. Steven Visser & Rob Frehse, John Ashe, ex-U.N. leader indicted last year, dies, CNN (June 23, 2016).