Former Navajo Nation President Albert Hale Has Died National News: Washington, D.C. – Former Navajo Nation President Albert Hale, 71, passed away today after losing his battle with COVID-19. U.S. Senator Ben Ray Luján (D-N.M.) issued the following statement on Hale’s passing: “As Navajo Nation President, Albert Hale worked to provide a greater voice for Chapters in Tribal government. My prayers and deepest condolences are with President Hale’s family members, loved ones, and the people of the Navajo Nation whom he served.” Hale served as the second president of the Navajo Nation from 1995 until 1998. Prior to his elected offices, Hale served as assistant attorney general for the Navajo Nation and was special counsel to the tribal council.