Former White House Press Secretary James Brady, who was wounded during the attempted 1981 assassination of President Ronald Reagan has died. He was 73. Brady was left disabled in the shooting and went on to become an outspoken advocate for gun control reform. PICTURED: Nov. 11, 1981 - President RONALD W. REAGAN and Mrs. NANCY REAGAN enjoy a laugh as they helped dedicate the opening of The new White House Press Room here at the White House today. The President and First Lady, along with White House Press Secretary JAMES BRADY (right, in wheelchair) cut a ribbon for the occasion. Brady was seriously injured when he was shot leaving a Washington, D.C. Hotel with the President. He has had four brain operations so far and is expected to be released permanently from the hospital in two weeks. (Credit Image: © Gene Forte/Keystone Pictures USA/ZUMAPRESS.com)