Former Pa. lawmaker Mike Fitzpatrick dies at 56

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Former Republican congressman Mike Fitzpatrick died today at age 56. Hisdeath was confirmed by his brother Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick (R-Pa.), whoholds his former seat.He died "peacefully" after a "long and arduous battle with melanoma," hisfamily said in a statement. Fitzpatrick was previously diagnosed withcolorectal cancer at age 44 (WCAU, Jan. 6).Fitzpatrick served as the representative for the 8th District from 2005 to2007. Although he lost his seat in 2008, he won it back later and servedfrom 2011 to 2017. After a redistricting, it's now the 1st District.He believed in term limits and chose not to run again in 2016.