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Congresswoman Carolyn Cheeks Kilpatrick, a tireless advocate for Detroit, dies at age 80

Obit Cheeks Kilpatrick - (Copyright 2025 The Associated Press. All rights reserved.)

Former Detroit Congresswoman Carolyn Cheeks Kilpatrick has died at age 80, according to her family.

The family announced Cheeks Kilpatrick's death Wednesday in a statement, calling her a “tireless warrior” for Detroit and an “unwavering champion for her constituents.”

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