Former Democratic congressman from Massachusetts, William Delahunt, died Saturday at the age of 82 in his home in Quincy, the Boston Herald reported.
Delahunt, who represented Massachusetts’ 10th Congressional District from 1997 to 2011, suffered from a long-term illness and passed away surrounded by family, according to the Herald.
“While we mourn the loss of such a tremendous person, we also celebrate his remarkable life and his legacy of dedication, service, and inspiration. We thank everyone who has given him, and our family, care, and support,” the family said in a statement to the Herald. (RELATED: Former Pennsylvania Congressman Mike Fitzpatrick Dies At 56)
William Delahunt, a longtime Democratic congressman for Massachusetts, died Saturday, according to a family spokesperson. https://t.co/hVbRrsKYmQ
— Boston Herald (@bostonherald) March 30, 2024
Delahunt told the Herald in 2010 that he decided not to run…
