Dennis Hastert, convicted politician, has passed away

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By Emma Johnson • Updated Oct 5, 2026 at 16:45

Dennis Hastert, former US speaker from Illinois convicted in hush money case, dies - ABC7 Chicago — Dennis Hastert, convicted politician, has passed away

Dennis Hastert, the ex-US House Speaker from Illinois, has died at the age of 84. Hastert, who was found guilty in a hush money case, passed away at his home in the Chicago area. Multiple news sources reported his death, noting his disgraced status.

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