William Colby

William Egan Colby (January 4, 1920 – April 27, 1996) was an American intelligence officer. He was Director of Central Intelligence (DCI) from September 1973 to January 1976.

Colby was DCI under President Richard Nixon and President Gerald Ford until January 30, 1976 after which time he was replaced by George H. W. Bush.

Colby died on April 27, 1996 died from a stroke or a heart attack while canoeing in Rock Point, Maryland at the age of 76.

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