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New Update: 'You're Not Done with Me Yet,' John Dingell Tweets While in Hospice Care

February 06, 2019, 9:13 PM by  Allan Lengel

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John Dingell

Update, 8:10 p.m. Wednesday: Resilient may understate John Dingell's spirit and tenacity, as this tweet to 254,000 followers shows:

Among visitors late Wednesday was Nolan Finley, who tweeted: "He’s still fighting. Still feisty. Still determined to live every moment he has left to the fullest."

Earlier update, 10:49 a.m. Wendesday: Ex- U.S. Rep. John Dingell, 92, is in hospice care after a cancer diagnosis, the family says, according to The Detroit News

Dingell was diagnosed a year ago with prostate cancer that had metastasized. Dingell decided not to treat it and recently went into hospice care, a family member said Wednesday.

Rep. Debbie Dingell, D-Dearborn, said her husband is in relatively good spirits. He's the longest-serving member of  Congress, representing his western Wayne County district for over 59 years. 

Original article, Wednesday morning:

It's unclear exactly what she means, but it doesn't sound good. 

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Rep. Debbie Dingell

U.S. Rep. Debbie Dingell tweeted Wednesday.

Dingell's communication director did not immediately respond to an email for comment.

A person answering the phone in her Washington office said "I don't have any furth informaiton" and that the Congresswoman is asking for privacy. beon post.they

Dingell's husband John, 92, has often been a witty and sometimes biting presence on Twitter. He's been a big critic of President Trump. 

In September, John Dingell was hospitalized for about a week after suffering an apparent heart attack. 



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