At age 78, former mayor of the District of Columbia and current Ward 8 council member Marion S. Barry, Jr. died today, according to reports. Hospital spokeswoman Natalie Williams confirmed Mr. Barry checked in at the United Medical Center in Washington around 12:30am and died at 1:46am.
No cause for Mr. Barry’s death was given, but over the years, the politician suffered from many health complications such as diabetes, prostate cancer and kidney ailments. He leaves behind his wife Cora Masters Barry and his only child,Marion Christopher Barry.
Mr. Barry’s family issued a statement, which reads:
It is with deep regret that the family of former Four-time D.C. Mayor, and Ward 8 City Councilman, Marion S. Barry, Jr., announces that he has passed.
Mr. Barry transitioned at approximately 12 midnight on November 23, 2014, at the United Medical Center, after having been released from Howard University Hospital on Saturday, November 22, 2014
Mr. Barry released his autobiography “Mayor For Life, the Incredible Story of Marion Barry, Jr.” in June 2014.
He will appear on OPRAH today at 9:00 p.m. EST to discuss his book, and 40 year political and civil rights career.
He leaves behind his wife, Mrs. Cora Masters Barry and his only child, son Marion Christopher Barry.
We ask that you please respect the family’s privacy at this time.
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