Bob Dole Has Died
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Former Republican presidential candidate Bob Dole has died at the age of 98.
JUST IN 🚨 Bob Dole former Republican presidential candidate dies at 98
— Insider Paper (@TheInsiderPaper) December 5, 2021
Bob Dole, the longtime lawmaker who overcame life-threatening injuries during World War II to become a shepherd of the Republican Party, died in his sleep at the age of 98.
Dole’s death was confirmed by the Elizabeth Dole Foundation and his family in separate statements Sunday.
In February, Dole revealed that he had been diagnosed with stage 4 lung cancer and said he was starting treatment.
A former Senate majority leader and the 1996 Republican nominee for president, the native of Russell, Kansas, championed everything from reforming the federal food stamp program to bringing awareness to disabilities.
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It is with heavy hearts we announce that Senator Robert Joseph Dole died early this morning in his sleep. At his death, at age 98, he had served the United States of America faithfully for 79 years. More information coming soon. #RememberingBobDole pic.twitter.com/57NtGfqtmL
— Elizabeth Dole Foundation (@DoleFoundation) December 5, 2021
