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Former Sen. Bob Dole (R-Kansas) died early Sunday at the age of 98, the Elizabeth Dole Foundation said in a statement.
“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,” foundation said.
The article goes on to state the following:
The former presidential candidate said earlier this year that he had been diagnosed with stage four lung cancer.
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 released a statement back in February that said, “While I certainly have some hurdles ahead, I also know that I join millions of Americans who face significant health challenges of their own.”
STATEMENT BY SENATOR BOB DOLE ON HEALTH CHALLENGES pic.twitter.com/ndRxqNWb30
— Senator Bob Dole (@SenatorDole) February 18, 2021
Dole retired from public service after his loss to Bill Clinton in November 1996. But he remained active with television appearances, and he also served on several boards and councils, practicing law and endorsing Republican candidates.
His final public appearance was in December 2018, as he rose from his wheelchair to salute Former President George H.W. Bush and pay respects to his fellow World War II vet and former political rival at the Capitol Rotunda.
Dole finally won his party’s nomination in 1996, but his opponent Bill Clinton won with a decisive margin in the Electoral College — 379 to 159.
Bob Dole was a truly great American. I had the privilege to know him for the past 26 years as Senator, presidential candidate, husband to my boss, and wise and generous friend. Another icon of the greatest generation has now stepped into history.#BobDole pic.twitter.com/X8Iby81x4P
— 𝕊𝕥𝕖𝕨𝕒𝕣𝕥 𝔻. 𝕄𝕔𝕃𝕒𝕦𝕣𝕚𝕟 (@WHhistoryPres) December 5, 2021
BREAKING: Former U.S. Sen. Bob Dole died Sunday morning in his sleep, the Elizabeth Dole Foundation said. He was 98. https://t.co/n0e4scQGFp pic.twitter.com/YPiNcuIysF
— ABC News (@ABC) December 5, 2021
Bob Dole, WWII veteran and three-time presidential candidate, dead at age 98 https://t.co/5i5HpInj38 pic.twitter.com/42oQ4o0esh
— New York Post (@nypost) December 5, 2021
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RIP sir.
A true patriot. Served his country tirelessly. RIP
True American
RiP senator Dole. Thank you for your service.
RIP Senator Dole. A true American.