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In addition to Senator Udall dying of Parkinson's disease , my wife just told me that last night she heard on the radio (probably CNN News) that Governor Chiles (FLA.) was thought to have died from complications of PD rather than a heart attack, as first announced. So PD doesn't kill, huh? Bob Chapman 65/4 Rosemary & Rollin Dexter wrote: > This mornings newpaper carried the story of Morris Udall's death. I > thought the list would be full of letters about this event - but so far > nothing. > Surely he is just as important to us as mjf! > > The article begins: "Former Rep. Morris K. Udall, a 30 year congressman > who championed environmental causes and wryly lamented hewas too funny to > be president, has died after a long sturggle with Parkinson's disease." > No further mention is made of Parkinson's disease - nothing of the Udall > Bill but lists some of his important positions and accomplishments. > > I like this part: "Udall's self-deprecating wit and easy manner made him in > demand as a master of ceremonies at many Washington events, where his humor > was often the highlight of an evening." I'm sure he was a very special man > and we need to keep his name associated with > efforts to find the cure! > Rosemary Dexter cg for Dex 75\5