Dennis Hastert, a former House speaker, has died at the age of 84. He was the longest-serving Republican to hold this position. Hastert's later years were marked by allegations of misconduct, specifically that he had molested high school athletes.

These allegations led to significant controversy and ultimately, Hastert's imprisonment. Details of his life and the allegations against him are available from the source.

Further information about Hastert's death and his legacy can be found through additional reporting, which provides more context about his life and the events that led to his imprisonment.