Gilbert Blue

Gilbert Blue (December 5, 1933 – June 11, 2016) was a Native American chief of the Catawba Nation in the U.S. state of South Carolina from 1973 until 2007.^[2] He was a grandson of chief Samuel Taylor Blue. Blue was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.^[3] During his time as chief, the Catawba received federal recognition.

Gilbert Blue
Chief of the Catawba Nation
In office 1973–2007
Preceded by	Albert Sanders
Succeeded by	Buck George (acting)
Personal details
Born	(1933-12-05)December 5, 1933
Died	June 11, 2016(2016-06-11) (aged 82)[1] Rock Hill, South Carolina, U.S.
Cause of death	Mesothelioma
Spouse	Elizabeth Sharpe
Occupation	Politician
Known for	Federal rerecognition of the Catawba Nation
Military service
Allegiance	United States
Branch/service	United States Navy
Years of service	1951–1960

Personal life

Blue died on June 11, 2016, of mesothelioma.^[4]