Rep. Raul Grijalva (D-AZ) passed away on Thursday after losing the battle to cancer, his office said in a statement. He was 77 years old.
Grijalva, who served in Arizona’s 7th Congressional District, died due to “complications of his cancer treatments,” his office said.
His office highlighted his “kind and humble nature” while stating that he “cared deeply for and was proud of his staff.”
Serving in United States Congress for more than 20 years, Grijalva “pushed for new public parks, childcare centers, health care clinics, local businesses, and affordable housing,” his office said.
One of his top passions was preserving the planet, leading him to serve on the Natural Resources Committee.
“Together, we helped families get back on their feet and remained a source of help and hope when people had nowhere else to turn,” his office said. “We are heartbroken in the face…
