Brady’s family reports that the former White House press secretary passed away Monday.
Brady visiting the White House on the 30th anniversary of the day he was shot in the head by John Hinckley, Jr., during the attempted assassination of former President Ronald Reagan.
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Former White House Press Secretary James Brady died Monday at the age of 73. Brady served President Ronald Reagan as Assistant and Press Secretary from 1981–1989.
In 1981, Brady was shot in the head during John Hinckley, Jr.'s attempted assassination of President Reagan. Brady was permanently disabled due to the gunshot wound. The bullet hit Brady just above his left eye, passed through his brain, and exited the other side, causing brain damage.
After the assassination attempt, Brady became an outspoken supporter of gun control.
"Jim touched the lives of so many and has been a wonderful husband, father, friend and role model," his family said in a statement Monday. "Jim Brady's zest for life was apparent to all who knew him, and despite his injuries and the pain he endured every day, he used his humor, wit and charm to bring smiles to others and make the world a better place."
The briefing room at the White House is named for Brady and in 1993 President Bill Clinton signed the Brady Handgun Violence Protection Act, which instituted background checks for purchasing a handgun.
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