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What was Harry Reid’s cause of death?

HARRY Reid was United States Senator for Nevada who served in the role from 1987 to 2017.

On December 28, 2021, it was announced that Reid has passed away.

What was Harry Reid’s cause of death?

Reid’s cause of death has not yet been confirmed.

Reid led the Senate Democratic Caucus from 2005 to 2017 and was the Senate Majority Leader from 2007 to 2015.

He served over 30 years in Congress, earning a reputation for fighting for everyday Americans. He was instrumental in passing the Affordable Care Act in the wake of the Great Recession.

Originally a boxer, Reid’s political career began when his coach, Mike O’Callaghan, made him his running mate in the 1970 Nevada gubernatorial election.

Reid became the state’s Lieutenant Governor from 1971 to 1975, later becoming chairman of the Gaming Commission. 

Reid also put much focus on water, energy, and public lands issues. More than half of his congressional papers in 2020 dealt with the environment in some form.


What did people say about Harry Reid’s death?

Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer described Reid as “tough as nails strong” who was “caring and compassionate, and always went out of his way quietly to help people that needed help.”

“He was my leader, my mentor, and one of my dearest friends,” Schumer wrote.

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