Rep. Payne is a part of American history. I hope he is remembered for the changes he made here and in Africa.
Rep. Donald M. Payne, a Democrat from New Jersey, has died, his Congressional office said in a statement Tuesday. He was 77.
Payne was serving his twelfth term in the U.S. Congress, making him one of the longest-serving members of New Jersey's congressional delegation. In its statement, Payne's office said the congressman died of complications from colon cancer. Payne announced to his constituents in February he was battling the disease.
"New Jersey has lost a noble public servant, and the world has lost an amazing human being," Payne's office wrote. "Those of us who have been fortunate enough to know and work with Rep. Payne have lost a dear friend and an inspiring mentor."
In a statement, President Barack Obama said Payne "lived a full and meaningful life."
"Don will be missed, and our thoughts and prayers go out to his family and friends during this difficult time," Obama's statement read.
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