March 14 (UPI) -- Former Wyoming Sen. Alan Simpson died Friday, following complications from a broken hip. He was 93 years old.

Former U.S. Sen. Alan Simpson of Wyoming dies at age 93. He played a key role in rallying GOP senators around the party’s legislative agenda for nearly two decades.

Former U.S. Sen. Alan Simpson of Wyoming dies at age 93. He played a key role in rallying GOP senators around the party’s legislative agenda for nearly two decades.

Former US Senator Alan Simpson, a prominent Wyoming Republican known for his sharp wit and bipartisan approach, has died at 93. Simpson, who served three terms in the Senate from 1979 to 1997, was a key figure in rallying GOP senators during Ronald Reagan's presidency.

Former Sen. Alan Simpson was a political moderate by current standards. His three terms as senator from 1979 to 1997 covered the Republican Party’s rejuvenation under President Ronald Reagan.

Former Sen. Alan Simpson (R-WY), a lawmaker known for bridging partisan gaps, passed away at 93 years-old.

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