Jack Kemp Dies At 73 Video Photos
by admin on May.04, 2009, under Sport
Jack Kemp, the former quarterback turned congressman and Bob Dole running-mate in 1996, has died of cancer at age 73. Read more on Jack Kemp’s death below.
Family spokeswoman Marci Robinson said Jack Kemp died shortly after 6 p.m. Saturday, surrounded by his family and pastor. Kemp died at his home in Bethesda, Maryland.
Kemp’s office had stated in January that he had been diagnosed with cancer. But the cancer was in an advanced stage and had spread to several organs.
Jack Kemp was a former quarterback for the Buffalo Bills, then later represented western New York for nine terms in Congress.
In 1996 after serving a term as President George H.W. Bush’s housing secretary, Kemp made it onto the national ticket as Bob Dole’s running-mate.
After that Kemp wrote a syndicated column, and he continued to lobby for tax cuts.
Former President George W. Bush expressed his sorrow after hearing of Kemp’s death.
“Laura and I are saddened by the death of Jack Kemp,” he said. “Jack will be remembered for his significant contributions to the Reagan revolution and his steadfast dedication to conservative principles during his long and distinguished career in public service. Jack’s wife Joanne and the rest of the Kemp family are in our thoughts and prayers.”
