William Winter

William Winter

Born

February 21, 1923

Died

December 18, 2020 (97 years old)

Known For

Acting

Place of Birth

Grenada, Mississippi, USA

William Forrest Winter was an American attorney and politician. He served as the 58th governor of Mississippi from 1980 to 1984. A Democrat, he was known for his strong support of public education, freedom of information, racial reconciliation, and historic preservation.