Ohio congressman dies in apartment

Wednesday, September 5, 2007

Paul Gillmor in his official Congress photo

Representative Paul Gillmor was found dead in his Arlington, Virginia, apartment this Wednesday at the age of 68. Gillmor, a Republican, represented Ohio's fifth district in the United States House of Representatives. The investigation is ongoing, however, some report he had suffered a heart attack.

Born in Ohio, he graduated from the University of Michigan, and later joined the US Air Force as a Judge Advocate. In 1967, he was elected as a senator, where he stayed until 1988. He was the Republican leader during two of his terms. Since 1988, he has been a member of the House of Representatives. His replacement will be determined through a special election.

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