NEW YORK
PIX 11
OCTOBER 9, 2016, BY ALYSSA ZAUDERER
NEW YORK — Brooklyn District Attorney Ken Thompson died Sunday after battling cancer.
“With a heavy heart, the family of Brooklyn District Attorney Ken Thompson announced that the District Attorney passed away today after a hard fought battle with cancer,” a statement read Sunday night.
Thompson announced just days prior that he had been diagnosed with cancer but would not be stepping down from his position.
“Recently, I was diagnosed with cancer. As a man of intense faith, I intend to fight and win the battle against this disease,” Thompson said in a statement on Oct. 4. “I humbly seek your sincere prayers as I confront this challenge and respectfully ask that you honor my family’s need and wish for privacy during this time.”
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