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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 partyโ€™s rise to power in the state

George R Ariyoshi โ€“ Hawaiiโ€™s former governor and the nationโ€™s 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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ยฉ Photograph: AP

ยฉ Photograph: AP

ยฉ Photograph: AP

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