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Philadelphia State Rep. Mike O'Brien dies
Pennsylvania State Rep. Mike O’Brien (D) has died from a fatal heart attack at the age of 64.
O’Brien’s daughter, Bridget O'Brien, confirmed the sad news with AP, sharing that her father died in early Monday morning inside his childhood home in Fishtown.
Bridget O'Brien shared that her father had several health issues. Over the summer, O’Brien announced that he would not seek another term as his chief of staff.
A representative of the 175th Legislative District, O’Brien also chaired the House Urban Affairs Committee and served on the House Appropriations Committee.
Read more: https://www.metro.us/news/local-news/philadelphia/philadelphia-state-rep.-mike-o%27brien-dies
