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Former Senator Bob Dole died at 98

by: Daniel Heiser

Posted: Dec 5, 2021 / 11:10 AM CST

Updated: Dec 5, 2021 / 11:16 AM CST

by: Daniel Heiser

Posted: Dec 5, 2021 / 11:10 AM CST

Updated: Dec 5, 2021 / 11:16 AM CST

(WKRG) — The Elizabeth Dole Foundation announced on Twitter Sunday morning, former Senator Bob Dole died in his sleep at the age of 98.

It is with heavy hearts we announce that Senator Robert Joseph Dole died early this morning in his sleep. At his death, at age 98, he had served the United States of America faithfully for 79 years. More information coming soon. #RememberingBobDole pic.twitter.com/57NtGfqtmL
— Elizabeth Dole Foundation (@DoleFoundation) December 5, 2021

Dole leaves behind his wife Elizabeth and his one child Robin.

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FILE – In this July 18, 2016 file photo, political icon and 1996 Republican presidential nominee Sen. Bob Dole is seen at the Republican National Convention…

FILE – In this July 18, 2016 file photo, political icon and 1996 Republican presidential nominee Sen. Bob Dole is seen at the Republican National Convention in Cleveland. Dole says he has been diagnosed with stage 4 lung cancer. The 97-year-old former U.S. Senate majority leader said Thursday in a short statement that he would begin treatment for the disease Monday. (AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster)