Former Federal Reserve Chairman Alan Greenspan, a towering figure in American economic policy, has passed away at 100. He guided the nation's monetary policy through five presidential terms. His wife, Andrea Mitchell, confirmed his death at their home, citing complications from Parkinson's Disease. Greenspan's long tenure left an indelible mark on the U.S. economy.

A market maestro to some, he was criticized by others—including himself—for having too much faith in self-regulating markets.

U.S. Federal Reserve Chair Alan Greenspan has died at the age of 100. He died on Monday from complications of Parkinson’s Disease, said his wife of 29 years, NBC News…

Alan Greenspan, who served on the Federal Reserve under four presidents, died Monday at the age of 100.

Alan Greenspan, the influential economist who led the US Federal Reserve for almost 19 years and helped steer the world's largest economy through periods of growth and crisis, has…