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Former U.S. Senator Jon Kyl of Arizona dies at age 84

Former U.S. Senator Jon Kyl of Arizona has died at the age of 84 due to a neurological disorder. Kyl, who served nearly three decades in Congress, was known for his influence on water policy and his role in the confirmation of Supreme Court Justice Brett Kavanaugh. He had been diagnosed with dementia in December 2025 and withdrew from public life shortly thereafter.

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Former U.S. Senator Jon Kyl of Arizona has died at the age of 84 due to a neurological disorder. Kyl, who served nearly three decades in Congress, was known for his influence on water policy and his role in the confirmation of Supreme Court Justice Brett Kavanaugh. He had been diagnosed with dementia in December 2025 and withdrew from public life shortly thereafter.

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Jon Kyl, long-serving lawmaker from Arizona who shaped water policy, dies at 84

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Former U.S. Senator Jon Kyl of Arizona dies at age 84