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| Source:ABC News- former U.S. Senator and 1972 Democratic Party nominee for President, George McGovern (Democrat, South Dakota) |
"McGovern family spokesman releases news about former Senator's passing.
ABC News: George McGovern Dies: Former US Senator from South Dakota Dead at 90
George McGovern, longtime senator from South Dakota and 1972 Democratic presidential nominee, died today at the age of 90, according to a statement from his family.
"At approximately 5:15 am this morning, our wonderful father, George McGovern passed away peacefully at the Dougherty Hospice House in Sioux Falls, SD, surrounded by our family and life-long friends.
We are blessed to know that our father lived a long, successful and productive life advocating for the hungry, being a progressive voice for millions and fighting for peace. He continued giving speeches, writing and advising all the way up to and past his 90th birthday, which he celebrated this summer," the statement said.
Service will be held in Sioux Falls according to the family.
McGovern's family issued a statement on Oct. 17 saying that the 90-year-old was "no longer responsive" in hospice care, the Associated Press reported."
From ABC News
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