Edward T. (Tad) Foote II, dean of the Washington University School of Law in St. Louis from 1973-1980, died of complications from Parkinson’s disease Monday, Feb. 15, 2016, in Cutler Bay, Fla. He was 78.
In addition to his role as dean, Foote served as vice chancellor, general counsel and secretary to the Board of Trustees. He was special adviser to then-Chancellor William H. Danforth and the board.
Foote went on to serve as the University of Miami’s fourth president from 1981-2001.
His wife, Roberta “Bosey” Fulbright Foote, preceded him in death. He is survived by three children — Julia, William, and Thaddeus — and eight grandchildren.
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