Rep. Donald Payne remains hospitalized after 'cardiac episode' more than a week ago

NBC News— WASHINGTON — Rep. Donald Payne Jr., D-N.J. remains hospitalized following a "cardiac episode" early this month stemming from complications tied to his diabetes, his office said in a statement Wednesday. The update comes more than a week after Payne's office referred to "his improvement," a "good" prognosis and the expectation of a "full recovery." “Congressman Donald M. Payne, Jr. suffered a cardiac episode based on complications from his diabetes last week,” his office said in a statement...

Washington Examiner—Donald Payne Jr. dead: House Democrat dies after ‘cardiac episode’ over a week ago. Rep. Donald Payne Jr. (D-NJ) died Wednesday after suffering a “cardiac episode” earlier this month and battling a series of health troubles over recent years. The under-the-radar House Democrat died at 65 after suffering a heart attack on April 6. He was on a ventilator in the intensive care unit at Newark Beth Israel Medical Center since […]

Gothamist—New Jersey Rep. Donald Payne dies at 65, weeks after heart attack. 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 › ]

Politico—New Jersey Rep. Donald Payne Jr. dies. Rep. Donald Payne Jr. was well-liked by his colleagues and served as chair and ranking member of the House Subcommittee on Railroads, Pipelines, and Hazardous Materials.