Former US representative Barney Frank dies aged 86
Barney Frank, a former US representative from Massachusetts, has passed away at the age of 86. He had been in hospice care due to congestive heart failure. Frank served in the US House from 1981 to 2013 and was remembered fondly by his family.
- ▪Barney Frank died on Tuesday night, as confirmed by his family.
- ▪He entered hospice care last month while dealing with congestive heart failure.
- ▪Frank represented Massachusetts in the US House from 1981 to 2013.
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Barney Frank at Newton city hall on 28 November 2011 in Massachusetts. Photograph: Darren McCollester/Getty ImagesView image in fullscreenBarney Frank at Newton city hall on 28 November 2011 in Massachusetts. Photograph: Darren McCollester/Getty ImagesUS newsFormer US representative Barney Frank dies aged 86Family says Massachusetts Democrat entered hospice care last month, dealing with congestive heart failure US politics live – latest updates Anna BettsWed 20 May 2026 10.09 EDTLast modified on Wed 20 May 2026 10.11 EDTSharePrefer the Guardian on GoogleBarney Frank, a former US representative and Democrat of Massachusetts, died on Tuesday night, his family has told NBC10 in Boston. He was 86.“He was, above all else, a wonderful brother.
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