William Post (lottery winner)

William Post
Born
William Post III

(1939-04-05)April 5, 1939
DiedJanuary 15, 2006(2006-01-15) (aged 66)
NationalityAmerican
Other namesBud
OccupationVarious prior to winning jackpot
SpouseDebra S. Wice
Children10

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.