Kathleen Blanco: Louisiana's First Female Governor Dies at 76

Kathleen Blanco was an American politician. Born on December 15, 1942, in New Iberia, Louisiana, she was a Democrat who served in the state legislature and as lieutenant governor.

She was elected governor in 2003 and served from 2004 to 2008, the first and only woman to hold the office. Her term was dominated by the aftermath of Hurricanes Katrina and Rita in 2005, and her handling of Katrina was criticized, which led her not to seek reelection.

She was diagnosed with ocular melanoma in 2018. Blanco died at a hospice in Lafayette, Louisiana, on August 18, 2019, at age 76.

Achievements: Governor of Louisiana (2004-2008).

Birth: December 15, 1942 - New Iberia, Louisiana.

Profession: Politician.

Interesting Facts: She was the first woman elected governor of Louisiana.