Pete Stark death & obituary: Former California Democrat has died at the age of 44. Pete Stark passed on January 24, 2020, according to his family.
There is no cause of death mentioned. He was an anti-war activist. Stark has served the state of over four decades and had made amazing impacts in the health sector. He aided in creating COBRA, allowing people to continue getting health insurance after considerable period of time after leaving a job.
Family members and friends of Pete are mourning his death. He was a great American who had lived by an example.
Pete Stark gave the East Bay decades of public service as a voice in Congress for working people. His knowledge of policy, particularly health care, & his opposition to unnecessary wars demonstrated his deep care and spirit. Our community mourns his loss. https://t.co/ZtI0CMzDsS
— Rep. Eric Swalwell (@RepSwalwell) January 25, 2020
Pete Stark was a giant. He opposed the Vietnam and Iraq wars. He was for single payer before it was popular. He was a friend and mentor and helped build the progressive movement, even when it was lonely.
— Ro Khanna (@RoKhanna) January 25, 2020