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Sen. Feinstein's husband dies of cancer
Sen. Dianne Feinstein (D-Calif.) announced Monday that her husband Richard Blum has died of cancer at the age of 86.
Blum died on Sunday night at the family home, according to a statement from the senator. He was diagnosed with lung cancer in 2016, according to the San Francisco Chronicle.
Feinstein said “My heart is broken today” when announcing Blum’s death.
https://thehill.com/homenews/senate/596095-sen-feinsteins-husband-dies-of-cancer
RIP 
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to hear of her bereavement. It's hard to cope when you are older, and I hope that her people have surrounded her at this time. Condolences to her and her family, and his family.
Her own health is not the best. I hope Sen. Feinstein has lots of support from family and friends.
