Former Congressman Charlie Wilson Dies At Age 70

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Former Ohio Congressman Charlie Wilson passed away Sunday afternoon in a Florida hospital following complications associated with a stroke he suffered in February.

The Wilson family released the following statement:

"Throughout his extraordinary life, Congressman Wilson was motivated by a desire to serve his country and a passion for the causes most important to the constituents of Southeast and East Ohio. Congressman Wilson served with honor, dignity and an unwavering sense of civic responsibility to the families of our region. Charlie will be remembered for his boundless energy, his honest approach, and his dedication to improving the lives of our future generations. For 14 years Southeast and East Ohio had a champion serving as their voice in Columbus and Washington and our communities are better places for his service."
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http://woub.org/2013/04/14/former-ohio-congressman-charlie-wilson-dies-age-70

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Also: Charlie Wilson Remembered

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1. RIP.