Remembering Robert Mueller (1944–2026) Robert S. Mueller, the former FBI director who reshaped the bureau after the September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks and later served as special counsel in the investigation into Russian interference in the 2016 U.S. presidential election, died Friday night. He was 81, according to a statement from his family. In 2019, a powerful Newsweek cover captured a defining moment—his quiet, steady presence during one of the most consequential investigations in modern history. A life of service. A legacy that endures. #RobertMueller #InMemoriam #Leadership #Legacy #Newsweek