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Gilbert Blue
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| Chief of the Catawba Nation | |
| In office 1973–2007 |
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| Preceded by | Albert Sanders |
| Succeeded by | Buck George (acting) |
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| Born | December 5, 1933 |
| Died | June 11, 2016 (aged 82) Rock Hill, South Carolina, U.S. |
| Cause of death | Mesothelioma |
| Spouse | Elizabeth Sharpe |
| Occupation | Politician |
| Known for | Federal rerecognition of the Catawba Nation |
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| Allegiance |  United States |
| Branch/service | United States Navy |
| Years of service | 1951–1960 |
Gilbert Blue (December 5, 1933 – June 11, 2016) was a Native American chief of the Catawba Nation in the U.S. state of South Carolina from 1973 until 2007. He was a grandson of chief Samuel Taylor Blue. Blue was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. During his time as chief, the Catawba received federal recognition.
Personal life
Blue died on June 11, 2016, of mesothelioma.
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