Obituaries

Charles Percy Passes at 91

The former senator who grew up in the North Shore died Saturday in Washington D.C.

Former Kenilworth resident and Republican Illinois Senator, Charles Percy passed away Saturday morning at the age of 91, The Chicago Sun-Times reports.

Earlier:

Percy, a and University of Chicago alum, died in Washington D.C. He had battled Alzheimer's disease for the past several years, according to the Sun-Times.

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