Clint Hill, the Secret Service agent known for leaping onto President John F. Kennedy’s limousine after the assassination in 1963, has passed away at the age of 93. Hill, who was haunted by the memories of that tragic day, died at his home in Belvedere, California.
Hill’s actions on the day of the assassination, captured in the famous Zapruder film, have become iconic images associated with Kennedy’s death. Despite receiving awards and promotions for his bravery, Hill blamed himself for not being able to save the president and struggled with deep depression for many years.
It was only in recent years that Hill was able to start putting the assassination behind him and accept what happened. Over the years, he spoke about his experience on various platforms and co-authored books about his time in the Secret Service with his wife, Lisa McCubbin Hill.
Hill’s story inspired the 1993 Clint Eastwood film “In the Line of Fire,” and he was honored with North Dakota’s highest civilian award in 2018. His 1975 interview with Mike Wallace on CBS’ 60 Minutes, in which he broke down while discussing the events of that day, remains one of the most poignant moments of his career.
Hill’s legacy as a dedicated Secret Service agent and his struggle with the Kennedy assassination will forever be remembered. He is survived by his wife, Lisa McCubbin Hill, whom he married in 2021, and is remembered by many for his bravery and dedication.
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