New Jersey Democratic Congressman Donald Payne Jr. has died at the age of 65, his office announced. statement.
“Congressman Payne Jr. suffered a physical accident at his home on April 6, 2024, which required hospitalization. While being treated for this health issue, he faced complications from diabetes and high blood pressure, and his subsequent This led to cardiopulmonary arrest. Despite the medical staff’s dedicated efforts to treat and improve his health, unfortunately they were unable to prevent Congressman Payne Jr.’s death and his father, Donald M. Payne. “On March 6, 2012, it has been 12 years since the senior Congressman passed away while in office,” he said in a statement.
Payne Jr. became president in late 2012 after winning a special election to fill the vacancy left by his father’s death.
“With his signature bow tie, big heart and tenacious spirit, Donald exemplified the best of public service,” said New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy (D). statement.
Hakeem Jeffries, Democratic House Minority Leader from New York, said: explained Payne Jr. is “a good friend, a highly effective public servant, and a caring leader.”
Republican Representative Mark Green of Tennessee said, “I am honored to have Donald as a member of Congress for our work together on the Congressional Colorectal Cancer Caucus, which focuses on helping men and women overcome a wide range of cancers.” I got to know him not only as a person, but also as a friend.”be statement. “His legacy will be one of tireless dedication to public service and fierce advocacy on behalf of his constituents over more than a decade in Congress.”
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