Rep. Sylvester Turner, former Houston mayor, dies at 70
Rep. Sylvester Turner of Texas, a first-term Democrat and former Houston mayor, died at 70 in March 2025 after a medical emergency following President Trump's address to Congress.
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Funeral arrangements underway for U.S. Congressman and former Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner
Reaction to sudden death of U.S. Rep. Sylvester Turner pouring in from around the country
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6 viewpointsTexas Democratic Rep. Sylvester Turner dead at 70, hours after attending Trump address
House Democrat Sylvester Turner dies at 70, weeks after taking office