Vice President Nelson Rockefeller’s Former Aide, Megan Marshack, Passes Away

After a lifetime of staying silent on the topic, Megan Marshack, Vice President Nelson Rockefeller’s former deputy press secretary, acknowledged her connection to the politician’s death in a self-written obituary published earlier this month.

Marshack, a journalist who was once speculated to be Rockefeller’s mistress, passed away at the age of 70 at a medical facility in California on Oct. 2. Her autobiographical obituary highlighted her long career in journalism, as well as her time working for the former Vice President and New York governor.

The obituary began with the announcement of Marshack’s passing due to liver and kidney failure, referencing her association with Rockefeller’s death in 1979 when she was 25 years old. She was with Rockefeller when he suffered a fatal heart attack, leading to speculations and media attention about their relationship.

Despite the rumors and relentless pursuit by reporters, Marshack never spoke publicly about her connection to Rockefeller, even up to her death. Her brother mentioned that she had signed a nondisclosure agreement with the family, which prevented her from sharing details.

Marshack’s obituary concluded with a line from the musical “A Chorus Line,” hinting at her decision to keep her relationship with Rockefeller private. A friend and former colleague speculated that Marshack chose to protect their relationship from becoming sensationalized in the media.

Marshack first met Rockefeller while working as a young reporter for the Associated Press. After a brief encounter at a press conference, she joined his press team and later became his deputy press secretary. She described Rockefeller as a caring and considerate boss in an article published shortly before his passing.

After Rockefeller’s death, Marshack returned to journalism and eventually met her husband, Edmond Jacoby Jr. They married in 2003, and he passed away the previous year. Marshack is survived by her brother, Jon Marshack.