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JUST IN: Democrat Congressman Bill Pascrell Dead at 87

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Democrat Congressman Bill Pascrell (NJ) passed away on Wednesday after serving 14 terms in Congress.

He was 87 years old.

Bill Pascrell’s family did not disclose the cause of death but according to reports, the Democrat had been hospitalized since July.

“It is with deep sadness that we announce that Bill Pascrell Jr., our beloved husband, father, and grandfather, passed away this morning. As our United States Representative, Bill fought to his last breath to return to the job he cherished and to the people he loved,” his family wrote in a statement.

“Bill lived his entire life in Paterson and had an unwavering love for the city he grew up in and served.

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