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Jon Kyl, former Republican US senator who served three terms, dies aged 84

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This story was selected and curated by our editorial team in the Arizona category. Published on September 17, 2026 • Originally reported by Chris Stein in Washington. OMEGAZEPRIME provides independent news coverage and analysis for our readers. Stay informed with the latest developments.

The Arizona senator shepherded the confirmation of conservative supreme court justice Brett Kavanaugh

Jon Kyl, a Republican former US senator from Arizona who shepherded conservative supreme court justice Brett Kavanaugh through his confirmation hearing, died on Thursday at 84, his family announced.

The cause was complications from a neurological disease, according to a statement. Last December, Kyl announced that he had been diagnosed with dementia.

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