William Post | |
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| Born | William Post III April 5, 1939 |
| Died | January 15, 2006 (aged 66) |
| Nationality | American |
| Other names | Bud |
| Occupation | Various prior to winning jackpot |
| Spouse | Debra S. Wice |
| Children | 10 |
William "Bud" Post III (April 5, 1939 – January 15, 2006) was the winner of a Pennsylvania Lottery jackpot worth $16.2 million. Shortly afterward his brother tried to have him murdered for the inheritance. Post survived, and was successfully sued by an ex-girlfriend for a share of the winnings. By the end of his life, Post was $1 million in debt.[1]