Barney Frank, a former U.S. Representative from Massachusetts, died on May 23, 2026, at 86. He was known for his intelligence, humor, and significant legislative contributions, including the Dodd-Frank Act. Frank's final work, a critique of progressive activists, is scheduled for publication in September.
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Barney Frank, a former U.S. Representative from Massachusetts, died on May 23, 2026, at 86. He was known for his intelligence, humor, and significant legislative contributions, including the Dodd-Frank Act. Frank's final work, a critique of progressive activists, is scheduled for publication in September.
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Barney Frank Was Like No One Else
Obituary of Former Representative Barney Frank