New Jersey Democratic Rep. Donald Payne dies at 65, following heart attack

Payne's office previously said he had a "cardiac episode based on complications from his diabetes."

Published: April 24, 2024 1:22pm

Updated: April 24, 2024 1:38pm

Rep. Donald Payne Jr., D-N.J., a six-term congressman, died on Wednesday at the age of 65.

Payne had a heart attack on April 6 and was put on a ventilator at Newark Beth Israel Medical Center.  

His office said he had a "cardiac episode based on complications from his diabetes."

He ran unopposed in the Democratic primary.

 

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