HONOLULU — Congressman Mark Takai has died at the age of 49 after a brief battle with pancreatic cancer, his office confirmed Wednesday.
Takai, a Democrat from Hawaii, was serving his first term in the House of Representatives at the time of his death, according to the Honolulu Civil Beat.
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Takai was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer in October.
His family released a statement, thanking everyone for their support and asking for privacy.