Obituary of Bob Dole

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Bob Dole

Robert Joseph Dole (born July 22nd, 1923 in Russell, Kansas) was an Politician who was best known as the Republican United States Senate Majority Leader and Senator from Kansas from 1969-1996. Bob died on December 5th, 2021 and his death was due to lung cancer. He was 98 years old at the end.

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Bob Dole Biography Wiki:

    • Is He Dead or Alive: Dead
    • Full Name: Dole, Robert Joseph
    • Common Name: Bob Dole
    • Gender: Male
    • Preferred Gender Pronoun: he/him
    • Birthplace: Russell, Kansas, United States
    • Birth Date: July 22, 1923
    • Age: 98 (at death)
    • Also Known As: Robert Joseph Dole
    • Occupation: Politician
    • Political Affiliation: Republican
    • Nationality: American
    • Favorite Food: Chicken Fried Steak
    • Favorite Color: Blue
    • Favorite Scent: Armaf Club De Nuit Intense
    • Favorite Actor: Sidney Poitier

    Robert Joseph's Family Tree

    • Father: Doran Ray Dole (1901-1975)
    • Mother: Binta M. Dole (née Talbott; 1904-1983)
    • Spouse/Partner:
      • Phyllis Holden ​(married 1948-divorced 1972)
      • Elizabeth H. Dole (married 1975-2021, his death)
    • Daughter(s):
      • Robin Dole (born October 15, 1954)

Death Notice:

  • Date: December 05 2021 at age 98
  • Place: Russell, Kansas, United States
  • Cause of Death: Lung cancer

Category Tags:

PoliticianAmerican Born on July 22nd Born in 1923 Born in Kansas Died in 2021 Died at age 98 Died from Lung cancer

Quotable Quotes:

"Win If You Can, Lose If You Must, But NEVER QUIT!"

"Great minds discuss ideas; average minds discuss events; small minds discuss people."

"Things are going to get better. Be optimistic." (IMDB)

"If you are in a spaceship that is traveling at the speed of light, and you turn on the headlights, does anything happen?"

"On the way to bed, I like to say, "Come on, grab your lube, let's go have an adventure"."

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