In brief
Hill's legacy lives on as a symbol of courage and devotion in the face of tragedy.
Clint Hill, the Secret Service agent who jumped onto President John F. Kennedy's limousine during the assassination in Dallas, has passed away at age 93. Hill, who had been experiencing guilt for decades over the tragic event, died peacefully at his California home. Assigned to protect Jacqueline Kennedy on that fateful day in November 1963, Hill leapt into action the moment shots rang out, an act captured in the iconic Zapruder film. Originally from North Dakota, Hill had a background in the Army and joined the Secret Service in 1958. Despite receiving awards for his heroism that day, he struggled with the belief that he could have saved Kennedy, leading him to retire early in 1975. His memoir, "Mrs. Kennedy and Me," co-authored with journalist Lisa McCubbin, became a bestseller and brought him love; they married in 2021. His legacy of bravery and the toll of loss will be remembered by many.
