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PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WPRI) — Local leaders are mourning the death of former Gov. Edward DiPrete. DiPrete, who was 91 years old, served as Rhode Island’s governor from 1985 until 1991 and as mayor of ...

At a time of the passing of a man like Ed DiPrete, it’s common to say he was a complicated figure. But really, he wasn’t.

Former Gov. Edward DiPrete died peacefully at his home on the night of July 8 after his 91st birthday celebration with family ...

The state’s 70th governor served from 1985 to 1991, and was sentenced to prison after his third term over corruption charges.

Edward DiPrete was governor from 1985 to 1991, and later served nearly a year in prison on corruption charges.

Governor Edward DiPrete making a speech at the Community College of Rhode Island in 1985 (RI State Archives).PROVIDENCE, R.I.

DiPrete served as the Governor from 1985 to 1991, a tenure that was both influential and, ultimately, marred by scandal.