Rep. Debbie Dingell Asks For Prayers As Her Husband’s Health Worsens

UNITED STATES - NOVEMBER 12: Rep. John Dingell, D-Mich., and his wife Rep.-elect Debbie Dingell, D-Mich., speak with reporters as they arrive for the 114th Congress Member Reception in the Cannon House Office Buildin... UNITED STATES - NOVEMBER 12: Rep. John Dingell, D-Mich., and his wife Rep.-elect Debbie Dingell, D-Mich., speak with reporters as they arrive for the 114th Congress Member Reception in the Cannon House Office Building on Wednesday, Nov. 12, 2014. (Photo By Bill Clark/CQ Roll Call) MORE LESS
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Rep. Debbie Dingell (D-MI) asked for prayers and privacy Wednesday, saying that her husband, former longtime Rep. John Dingell, has entered a “new phase.”

Per the Detroit Free Press, John Dingell, 92, retired in 2015 as the longest serving congressman in history, and the Dean of the House. He was hospitalized in September for a heart attack.

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  1. Dingell was one of the fixtures in the house. I read he is now in Hospice. His has been a long life well spent.

  2. Avatar for gbark gbark says:

    I hope he pulls through. One of the biggest surprises I got online was from following his tweet feed, and realizing what a very smart, funny guy he is.

  3. Avatar for paulw paulw says:

    He might just be ready.

  4. He was diagnosed with prostate cancer a year ago and declined treatment.

    An excellent congressman and public servant. I loved reading his tweets after Trump was installed.

    He will be missed

  5. His Twitter feed has been pure gold.

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