H. John Heinz III was an American politician and businessman, born on October 23, 1938, in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. He served as a U.S. Senator from Pennsylvania from 1977 until his untimely death in a plane crash in 1991. Heinz was a member of the Republican Party and was known for his work on environmental issues and health care reform. Heinz came from the prominent Heinz family, known for their food company, H.J. Heinz Company. He graduated from Harvard University and later earned a law degree from Georgetown University. Throughout his career, he was recognized for his commitment to public service and his efforts to improve the lives of his constituents.