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Former Rhode Island Gov. Edward DiPrete Dies

Former Rhode Island Gov. Edward DiPrete dies at 91

PROVIDENCE, R.I. -- Former Rhode Island Gov. Edward DiPrete, who served as the state's chief executive for six years and was later jailed for corruption, has died. He was 91. Robert Murray, DiPrete’s former chief of staff, co nfirmed that the Republican died Tuesday after celebrating his 91st birthday with family.

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Local leaders mourn loss of former Rhode Island Gov. Ed DiPrete

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'The real deal': Former RI Gov. Edward DiPrete dies on his 91st birthday.

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Former Gov. Ed DiPrete, who served time for corruption, dies at 91

Edward DiPrete was governor from 1985 to 1991, and later served nearly a year in prison on corruption charges.

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Here’s why Rhode Island is the only state that celebrates Victory Day

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Former Rhode Island Gov. Edward DiPrete dies

Governor Edward DiPrete making a speech at the Community College of Rhode Island in 1985 (RI State Archives).PROVIDENCE, R.I.

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Poll: McKee approval rating low, little faith bridge rebuild will be on time and budget

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