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  3. American Heart Association mourns the passing of former chief executive Cass Wheeler
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Published: June 21, 2025

American Heart Association mourns the passing of former chief executive Cass Wheeler

Visionary nonprofit leader and advocate leaves enduring legacy in the fight against heart disease and stroke
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Cass Wheeler, American Heart Association CEO 1998-2008.

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Cass Wheeler - Nancy Brown - Dudley Hafner

American Heart Association past and current Chief Executive Officers (l-r) - Cass Wheeler (CEO 1998-2008), Nancy Brown (CEO 2008- present) and Dudley Hafner (CEO 1980-1997).

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Cass Wheeler - Nancy Brown - Dudley Hafner

American Heart Association past and current Chief Executive Officers (l-r) - Cass Wheeler (CEO 1998-2008), Nancy Brown (CEO 2008- present) and Dudley Hafner (CEO 1980-1997).

The American Heart Association's Centennial Celebration 2024.

American Heart Association  Bold Hearts Centennial | Our lifesaving history

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Cass Wheeler at Lobby Day

Cass Wheeler, American Heart Association CEO (1997-2008), in Washington, D.C. for the Association's Lobby Day 2007.

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Cass Wheeler, American Heart Association CEO (1997-2008), in Washington, D.C. for the Association's Lobby Day 2007.

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