Ruth Shack: key obituary facts
Is Ruth Shack dead? Yes. Ruth Shack died on May 23, 2026, at age 94.
Cause of death: Ruth Shack's cause of death has not been publicly confirmed.
What was Ruth Shack known for?
She was an American politician.
More about Ruth Shack
Born: 24 August 1931.
Place of birth: Brooklyn.
Gender: female.
Occupation: politician.
Nationality: United States.
Education: University of Colorado, Barry University.
Employer: Florida International University.
Also known as: Ruth and Richard Shack.
Ruth Shack, an American politician, died on May 23, 2026, at age 94.
She served as the sponsor of the 1977 Human Rights Ordinance in Miami-Dade County, Florida, and was elected to the Metro-Dade County Commission in 1976, 1978 and 1982. After leaving the commission, Shack became president of the Dade Community Foundation, now The Miami Foundation, and retired in 2009.