Just hours after Ian Lind announced that he was going to work for Duke, there's this breaking news:
Council member Duke Bainum dies
Honolulu City Council member Duke Bainum has died.
An e-mail from Bainum's staff this morning said, "We are deeply saddened to announce that Councilmember Duke Bainum passed away last night at approximately 11 p.m. from complications due to an aneurysm.
"He was 56 years old and is survived by his wife Jennifer, and two sons, Z and Kona."
The e-mail asked that media and well-wishers respect the family's privacy and that information on a memorial service will be coming.
Council Chairman Todd Apo, who confirmed Bainum's passing earlier this morning, said,
"We are stunned and feel for his family."
Council member Duke Bainum dies
Honolulu City Council member Duke Bainum has died.
An e-mail from Bainum's staff this morning said, "We are deeply saddened to announce that Councilmember Duke Bainum passed away last night at approximately 11 p.m. from complications due to an aneurysm.
"He was 56 years old and is survived by his wife Jennifer, and two sons, Z and Kona."
The e-mail asked that media and well-wishers respect the family's privacy and that information on a memorial service will be coming.
Council Chairman Todd Apo, who confirmed Bainum's passing earlier this morning, said,
"We are stunned and feel for his family."
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