In 1993 she replaced long-serving Alan Cranston as U.S. Senator from California
Senator, Is Dead at 86 - The New York ... [PAR] Jan 1, 2001 ... Former Sen Alan Cranston of California dies at age of 86; during long ... and 
behind-the-scenes deal-maker during a long political career until he was ... Mr. 
Cranston, a Democrat who served in the senate for 24 years and ran for ...