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Bruce Laingen

American diplomat

Died when: 96 years 343 days (1163 months)
Star Sign: Leo

 

Bruce Laingen

Lowell Bruce Laingen (August 6, 1922 – July 15, 2019) was an American diplomat who served as the United States Ambassador to Malta from 1977 to 1979.

Laingen is best known for having been the most senior American official held hostage during the Iran hostage crisis, while serving as the chargé d'affaires (head of diplomatic mission) at the U.S.

Embassy in Tehran.


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