Washington — Democratic Rep. Raúl Grijalva of Arizona died Thursday morning after "a long and brave battle" against cancer, according to his office. "He passed away this morning due to complications of his cancer treatments," his office said in a statement. Grijalva, who was 77, announced in April that he had cancer after seeking medical treatment for a persistent cough, which was initially diagnosed as pneumonia. He said his diagnosis has been "difficult to process.
Main Idea: Democratic Rep. Raúl Grijalva of Arizona died Thursday at 77 after a battle with cancer.
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Grijalva’s death leaves Arizona voters without a longtime representative and may slow work on pending issues until a successor is chosen.
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