Living Former Governors
As of October 2012, four former governors were alive, the oldest being Edwin W. Edwards (1972–1980, 1984–1988, 1992–1996, born 1927). The most recent governor, and also the most recently serving governor, to die was David C. Treen (1980–1984), on October 29, 2009.
| Name | Gubernatorial term | Date of birth |
|---|---|---|
| Edwin W. Edwards | 1972–1980, 1984–1988, 1992–1996 | (1927-08-07) August 7, 1927 (age 85) |
| Buddy Roemer | 1988–1992 | (1943-10-04) October 4, 1943 (age 69) |
| Murphy J. Foster, Jr. | 1996–2004 | (1930-07-11) July 11, 1930 (age 82) |
| Kathleen Blanco | 2004–2008 | (1942-12-15) December 15, 1942 (age 69) |
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