About L. Brooks Patterson
Lived 1939 – 2019 (aged 80). L. Brooks Patterson was an American lawyer and politician.
Personal life Patterson and his wife divorced in 2002. In 2007, Patterson lost his son, Brooks Stuart Patterson, in a snowmobile accident and, later that year, lost his twin brother Stephen Patterson.
Patterson died on August 3, 2019. He was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer earlier in the year.
In July 2023, Patterson's daughter, Mary Margaret Patterson, announced she was weighing a run for Oakland County Executive, but later dropped out.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was L. Brooks Patterson?
American lawyer (1939-2019)
When was L. Brooks Patterson born?
L. Brooks Patterson was born on 4 January 1939 in Loogootee.
When did L. Brooks Patterson die?
L. Brooks Patterson died on 3 August 2019 in Independence Township.
What was L. Brooks Patterson's occupation?
L. Brooks Patterson was a lawyer and politician.
What nationality was L. Brooks Patterson?
L. Brooks Patterson was American.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). L. Brooks Patterson. https://biography.guide/l-brooks-patterson/
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