Living Former Speakers
As of January 2011, there are five living former Speakers. The most recent Speaker to die was Carl Albert (1971–1977), on February 4, 2000. The most recently serving Speaker to die was Tip O'Neill (1977–1987), on January 5, 1994.
| Speaker | Years in office | Date of birth |
|---|---|---|
| Jim Wright | 1987–1989 | (1922-12-22) December 22, 1922 (age 89) |
| Tom Foley | 1989–1995 | (1929-03-26) March 26, 1929 (age 83) |
| Newt Gingrich | 1995–1999 | (1943-06-17) June 17, 1943 (age 69) |
| Dennis Hastert | 1999–2007 | (1942-01-02) January 2, 1942 (age 70) |
| Nancy Pelosi | 2007–2011 | (1940-03-26) March 26, 1940 (age 72) |
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