James Abourezk, who became the first Arab-American U.S. senator and was known for his quick wit as he advocated for populist causes, died Friday. He was 92.
James Abourezk represented South Dakota for single terms in the U.S. House and U.S. Senate.SIOUX FALLS, S.D.—James Abourezk, a South Dakota Democrat who grew up on the Rosebud Indian Reservation, became the first Arab-American U.S. senator and was known for his quick wit as he advocated for populist causes, died Friday. He was 92.
Mr. Abourezk died at his home in Sioux Falls on his birthday after entering hospice care earlier last week, his son Charles Abourezk said. While in hospice, James Abourezk was surrounded by his wife, Sanaa Abourezk, and other family members.
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James Abourezk, 1st Arab American US senator, dies at 92James Abourezk, a South Dakota Democrat who grew up on the Rosebud Indian Reservation, became the first Arab American U.S. senator and was known for his quick wit as he advocated for populist causes, has died. He was 92.
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