//Vernon Jordan, civil rights leader and close ally of Bill Clinton, dies

Vernon Jordan, civil rights leader and close ally of Bill Clinton, dies

Vernon Jordan, a civil rights leader and close adviser to former President Bill Clinton, died Monday evening, multiple sources close to the family tell CNN. He was 85.A cause of death was not immediately released.Jordan died peacefully at his home surrounded by his wife and family, Jordan’s niece Ann Walker confirmed to CNN.According to Walker, Jordan had his favorite dinner and dessert — chocolate chip