Rep. Don Young, longest-serving member of Congress, dies at 88

Republican Congressman Don Young from Alaska has died at 88 years old

U.S. Rep. Don Young (R-Alaska) died Friday night. Rep. Young was the longest-serving member of the U.S. House of Representatives. Fox News reported that his death occurred while at the Los Angeles International Airport on his way home to Alaska. Young was 88-years old and his cause of death has not yet been determined. Young had served in Congress since 1973 after winning a special election.“It’s with heavy hearts and deep sadness that we announ…

Rep. Don Young, Alaska Republican and dean of the House, has died

US Rep. Don Young, an Alaska Republican and the longest-serving member of the current Congress, has died, his office said in a statement Friday. He was 88.

Alaska’s Only Congressman, Don Young, Dies On Flight at 88

After nearly five decades in office, the congressman died after reportedly losing consciousness while traveling home.

Alaska Rep. Don Young, Dean of the House of Representatives, Dies at 88

He had been the longest-serving Republican in the history of the House since 2019.

Alaska Representative Don Young, Longest Serving Member of the House, Dies at 88 | National Review

Young was first elected to Congress in 1973.

Alaska congressman Don Young dies at 88

‘His absence will leave Congress less colourful and less punctual’