C. Boyden Gray, Conservative Republican Lawyer and Adviser to George H.W. Bush, Dies at 80

C. Boyden Gray, a lawyer, died of a heart ailment at age 80.
Gray came from a wealthy family and worked as a meticulous lawyer and policy expert known for his workaholism.
He was influential in supporting Republican judicial and Justice Department nominees and worked with conservative groups like FreedomWorks and the Federalist Society.
He backed Neil Gorsuch's 2017 Supreme Court nomination and helped Clarence Thomas win a contentious confirmation fight.
Gray served as White House counsel under President George H.W. Bush, who he had known since childhood.