On the DOD web site, came across this headline. I am suprised it has not been more widely reported:
Former DoD Transformation Head Dies at Age 63
While I did not agree with some of his ideas, the man was truly brilliant and his mind worked at a level about 3 times above the average persons. I had the opportunity back when I was on active duty to brief him, and his questions were deep, thoughtful, and always straight to the heart of the matter. Truly,a loss for the Navy and the United States.
No cause of death is given in the article. 63? Good grief, that is just really unfair. Sad news indeed.