He was battling bone cancer.

Sylvester Turner, who was sworn in as a U.S. representative in January, has passed away at the age of 70. His office confirmed his death in a statement.

A spokesperson said the congressman wasn't feeling well Tuesday evening and passed early Wednesday morning. 'We're no longer a country that cannot be trusted' Taiwan Semi plans to invest $100 billion ...

Sylvester Turner's battle with cancer compelled him to fight for health care during his brief tenure in Congress.

Late Rep Sylvester Turner, 70, who was from the 18th Congressional District in Texas, was elected to Capitol Hill in November ...

Texas Rep. Sylvester Turner, who once served as the mayor of Houston, died at the age of 70, just two months after he joined Congress.

An independent federal board has directed the U.S. Department of Agriculture to reinstate nearly 6,000 employees fired last ...

Washington—Democratic Rep. Sylvester Turner of Texas has died, weeks after taking office. He was 70 years old. Turner also ...

Texas congressman Sylvester Turner died Wednesday, months after filling the U.S. House seat of the late Sheila Jackson Lee.

Sylvester Turner, a prominent figure in Texas politics, died at 70, leaving behind a legacy that spanned decades of public ...

U.S. Congressman and former Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner has passed away at the age of 70, succumbing to ongoing health complications.

As we continue honoring the life of Congressman Sylvester Turner, we explore his enduring legacy and the profound influence he had on Houston’s political landscape and national affairs.