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State Sen. Gil Kahele died this morning, his family confirmed. He was 73.
State Sen. Gil Kahele died this morning, his family confirmed. He was 73.
Kahele, a Democrat, represented the Hilo area since 2011.
Last week he was hospitalized and missed the opening of the 2016 legislative session. His family had told the Tribune-Herald the senator hoped to return to work this week.
Rep. Clift Tsuji, also a Hilo Democrat, said Kahele’s family notified his office early this morning.
“He was a great senator but also a great individual and a close friend,” he said.