Ralph Klein: Premier of Alberta Dies at 70

Ralph Klein was a Canadian politician. Born on November 1, 1942, in Calgary, Alberta, he was a TV reporter before entering politics.

He was mayor of Calgary from 1980 to 1989, during the 1988 Winter Olympics, and Premier of Alberta from 1992 to 2006. He led the Progressive Conservatives and eliminated the province's debt, which earned him the nickname King Ralph.

He had been hospitalized in 2011 with complications from lung disease and dementia. Klein died in Calgary on March 29, 2013, at age 70.

Achievements: Premier of Alberta (1992-2006).

Birth: November 1, 1942 - Calgary, Alberta, Canada.

Profession: Politician.

Interesting Facts: Alberta paid off its debt on his watch.