New Jersey Rep. Donald Payne dies at 65, weeks after heart attack


by Gothamist

Gothamist— Rep. Donald Payne, Jr in his Cannon Building office near a picture of himself and his late father, former Rep. Donald Payne, in 2016. The six-term representative succeeded his father more than a decade ago. [ more › ]

WTOP—US Rep. Donald Payne Jr., a Democrat from New Jersey, has died at 65 after a heart attack. U.S. Rep. Donald Payne Jr., a New Jersey Democrat and a member of the Congressional Black Caucus who replaced his father in the seat, died Wednesday after a heart attack this month that left him hospitalized, officials said. He was 65.

The Monitor—US Rep. Donald Payne Jr., a Democrat from New Jersey, has died at 65 after a heart attack. TRENTON, N.J. (AP) — U.S. Rep. Donald Payne Jr., of New Jersey, died Wednesday after a heart attack this month that left him hospitalized, officials said. He was 65. In a statement, Gov. Phil Murphy called his fellow Democrat a “steadfast champion for the people of New Jersey.” “With his signature bowtie, big heart, and […]

Yahoo—US Rep. Donald Payne Jr., a Democrat from New Jersey, has died at 65 after a heart attack. U.S. Rep. Donald Payne Jr., of New Jersey, died Wednesday after a heart attack this month that left him hospitalized, officials said. In a statement, Gov. Phil Murphy called his fellow Democrat a “steadfast champion for the people of New Jersey.” “With his signature bowtie, big heart, and tenacious spirit, Donald embodied the very best of public service," Murphy said in a statement.