Former U.S. Sen. Jon Kyl (R-AZ) has died after announcing his dementia diagnosis in December, and his family said Thursday he led a “full and meaningful public life.”
\n\nHe passed away after serving many years in the U.S. House and the U.S. Senate, AZ Family reported.
\n\nIn a statement, his family said, “We know that Jon belonged to all of Arizona, a state he loved and explored with vigor, curiosity, and wonder. Serving his state and nation in Congress was a privilege and responsibility he honored and respected. We are grateful for his full and meaningful public life,” according to KTAR.
\n\n“We are grateful, too, for his full and meaningful family life, guided by his faith and endowed with honor, warmth and love. We cherish his presence in our lives and are thankful he has joined his beloved Creator, Jesus Christ,” the statement continued.
\n\nThe outlet noted he died of complications from a neurological disease and was 84-years-old.
\n\nWhen he announced in December that he was stepping back from public life due to his diagnosis, Kyl said, “I was blessed to represent the people of Arizona in Congress and to have numerous other opportunities to contribute to the political and…
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