IOWA CITY– The Iowa Department of Corrections reports State Prison inmate, 61-year old James Lee Blair was pronounced dead Friday evening at the University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics. Officials say his death was likely due to complications related to COVID-19 and other preexisting medical conditions. Blair He had been transported there recently from the Iowa State Penitentiary due to his declining health.  He was serving a Life sentence for Murder-1st Degree in Polk County.  His sentence began on November 24, 1982.