Former Atlanta Public School Superintendent Beverly Hall has died.
A member of Hall's legal team confirmed the death to reporters.
Hall has been battling breast cancer as dozens of educators stand trial for a cheating scandal that happened during her tenure as head of the school district.
Hall faced racketeering and conspiracy charges but has not been well enough to stand trial.
Hall's oncologist argued in court last summer that she had been diagnosed with stage 4 cancer that spread through several parts of her body.
She was first diagnosed with the disease in 2004.
Hall defended her leadership style and denied any involvement in the cheating scandal. She blamed staff for allowing wide spread cheating on standardized tests.
A report by the state accused Hall of ignoring cover-ups during her twelve years as superintendent.
Hall resigned from her position in 2010. The American Association of School Administrators named Hall as National Superintendent of the Year in 2009.
Hall was 66 years old.
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