George Ariyoshi, first US governor of Asian American descent, dies aged 100
21 April 2026 at 11:53
Democrat led Hawaii from 1973 to 1986, coinciding with the partyโs rise to power in the state
George R Ariyoshi โ Hawaiiโs former governor and the nationโs first Asian American governor โ has died at age 100.
Ariyoshi, a Democrat who led the state from 1973 to 1986, died peacefully while surrounded by family on Sunday night, according to a statement Monday from the current governor, Josh Green.
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