HONOLULU — Congressman Mark Takai has died at the age of 49 after a brief battle with pancreatic cancer, his office confirmed Wednesday.
Takai, a Democrat from Hawaii, was serving his first term in the House of Representatives at the time of his death, according to the Honolulu Civil Beat.
#BREAKING: Hawaii congressman Mark Takai dies at age 49 https://t.co/cnbKLf0s1J
— Honolulu Civil Beat (@CivilBeat) July 20, 2016
Takai was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer in October.
His family released a statement, thanking everyone for their support and asking for privacy.
BREAKING: Rep. Mark Takai dies at age 49 https://t.co/g8pEhbwvv2 pic.twitter.com/vrKMbwhZKG
— The Hill (@thehill) July 20, 2016
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