Ken Starr, , Clinton Whitewater <br />Probe Prosecutor, , Dead at 76.<br />NBC News reports that Starr's family confirmed his death on Sept. 13. .<br />He died in Houston from <br />surgery complications.<br />Former President Reagan nominated the accomplished attorney for a seat on the U.S. Court of Appeals.<br />Former President Reagan nominated the accomplished attorney for a seat on the U.S. Court of Appeals.<br />Former President Reagan nominated the accomplished attorney for a seat on the U.S. Court of Appeals.<br />Under President George H.W. Bush, <br />Starr served as U.S. solicitor general.<br />Under President George H.W. Bush, <br />Starr served as U.S. solicitor general.<br />But the prosecutor is best known <br />for heading Whitewater, .<br />the in-depth investigation into <br />President Clinton's real estate investments... .<br />the in-depth investigation into <br />President Clinton's real estate investments... .<br />... that eventually shed light <br />on the Monica Lewinsky sex scandal. .<br />... that eventually shed light <br />on the Monica Lewinsky sex scandal. .<br />Lewinsky was a 24-year-old White House intern at the time of their affair.<br />Clinton lied about the affair <br />and was impeached by the House.<br />He was later acquitted <br />of all charges by the Senate.<br />He was later acquitted <br />of all charges by the Senate.<br />Starr, who received several awards and honors throughout his life, is survived by his wife, <br />Alice Mendell Starr, and his three children.
