Mueller, who led 2016 election interference probe tied to Russia, dies at 81
By Sophie Brams
Published on March 21, 2026.
Former Special Counsel Robert Mueller, who led the Russian interference probe into the 2016 presidential election and President Trump's campaign, has died at the age of 81. He was diagnosed with Parkinson's disease several years ago and took over as the head of the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) just one week before the 9/11 attacks. The cause of death was not immediately disclosed.
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