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FILE - Former U.S. Rep. John Adler, D-NJ, stops to answer a question as he walks from a polling place in June 2010 after voting in the state's primary election. The New Jersey Star Ledger reported Monday that state Sen. Paul Sarlo announced Adler's death after a hearing today.
Former Rep. John Adler, a New Jersey Democrat who served for one term in the United States House and for over 15 years in the New Jersey state senate, has died at the age of 51.
Adler underwent emergency surgery last month after he contracted a staph infection in the lining of his heart. The former congressman's father also suffered from a heart ailment and died when the younger Adler was a teenager.
The New Jersey Star Ledger reported Monday that state Sen. Paul Sarlo announced Adler’s death after a hearing today.
The Harvard graduate and longtime state lawmaker served in the New Jersey state senate from 1992-2008 before being elected to the U.S. House in a tight race against Lockheed Martin executive Chris Myers. He served on the House Financial Services Committee for two years but was defeated in 2010 by his Republican challenger, former NFL player Jon Runyan.
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RIP........................................
I'm with Steve. Kind of an eye-opener. 51. The guy was still a pup.
John was a great man who worked tirelessly for his constituents. Thank you for all you did for us. May God grant you eternal grace and your family Peace and strength during this difficult time.
The man won a race competing with a Lockheed Martin Representative, that in itself says alot to me... rest in peace my friend, you will greatly be missed.
Why does that say a lot to you? Did you know him? If not, then why say "my friend?"
I hope his family is able to find peace.
Go USA-851295: Why so critical of what dollysue wrote? Are you a personal friend of John Asler and do you feel threatened "dollysue" was getting too personal in her sympathy comments.
Seriously? Who the hell are you to critique another comments? And how do we know you really hope his family finds peace? People like you are annoying
@GoUSA............................If the USA goes your way, we are in for problems. You certainly have a very large chip on your shoulder and are quick to criticize your fellow man (or woman). Who died and made you King?
So sad to hear of his passing -- he sounds like he was a good man......Godspeed Mr. Adler........
Really sad from Tea Party eyes:(
These infections these days are nothing to ignore. We keep thinking about cancer and other diseases.
Death at such a young age is tragic. May you rest in peace Mr. Adler.
You NEVER know what's around the corner folks. Sad, and he was too young.
Rest in Peace! Sad that he had to pass at a young age!