Robert Mueller, former special counsel who led Trump-Russia probe, dies at 81 by Alexandra Marquez

Sources tell MS NOW former Special Counsel Robert Mueller, who oversaw the investigation into Russia’s interference in the 2016 election, died on Friday. MS NOW Senior Investigative Reporter Carol Leonnig joins Erielle Reshef with more.

In a statement, his family said: “With deep sadness, we are sharing the news that Bob passed away last night. His family asks that their privacy be respected.”

Separately, a spokesperson for the law firm where Mueller worked, WilmerHale, told NBC News: “WilmerHale mourns the passing of our friend and former partner, Bob Mueller. Bob was an extraordinary leader and public servant and a person of the greatest integrity.”

“His service to our country, including as a decorated officer in the Marine Corps, as FBI Director, and at the Department of Justice, was exemplary and inspiring,” the statement added. “We are deeply proud that he was our partner. Our thoughts are with Bob’s family and loved ones during this time.”

Last year, Mueller’s family told The New York Times he had been diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease in 2021.

Mueller served as FBI director under Presidents George W. Bush and Barack Obama. To read more information go to the link below:

https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/politics-news/robert-mueller-former-special-counsel-dies-rcna264561