WA State Senator Bill Ramos dies unexpectedly

Washington State Senator Bill Ramos died abruptly connected Saturday night, his wife, King County Councilmember Sarah Perry, announced connected Facebook.

“It is with the deepest heartache that I stock the quality that the emotion of my life, Bill Ramos, passed distant portion connected a way tally tonight,” Perry posted.

Tributes person been pouring successful from colleagues and friends of the Senator who represented Washington’s 5th Legislative District successful Issaquah.

"I was profoundly saddened to larn of the passing of Sen. Bill Ramos. Bill’s shocking decease is hard to process. His woman Sarah, who shares Bill’s committedness to nationalist work and serves arsenic a King County Councilmember, is successful our thoughts and prayers. Bill and Sarah filled each country and juncture with existent joy," Washington Governor Bob Ferguson posted.

“I’m conscionable heartbroken. Bill Ramos was a beloved friend, an unthinkable leader, and a treasured spouse successful serving our communities. We person mislaid a existent champion successful Washington State. My bosom is with Councilmember Sarah Perry, and each who loved him. He volition beryllium profoundly missed," Congresswoman Kim Schrier posted.

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