William Fitts Ryan
William Fitts Ryan | |
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| Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from New York's 20th district | |
| In office January 3, 1961 – September 17, 1972 | |
| Preceded by | Ludwig Teller |
| Succeeded by | Bella Abzug |
| Personal details | |
| Born | June 28, 1922 Albion, New York |
| Died | September 17, 1972 (aged 50) New York City, New York |
| Political party | Democratic |
William Fitts Ryan (June 28, 1922 – September 17, 1972) was an American lawyer and politician. He served as a representative from New York in the United States House of Representatives from 1961 until his death from throat cancer in New York City in 1972. He was a member of the Democratic Party.