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Former GOP Sen Jon Kyl announces dementia diagnosis, steps away from public life

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Former Republican Senator Jon Kyl announces withdrawal from public life after dementia diagnosis at age 83, ending nearly three decades in Congress.

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Washington Examiner
Longtime GOP Sen. Jon Kyl announces dementia diagnosis (opens Washington Examiner)
Published Dec 30, 2025
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Former Sen. Jon Kyl has been diagnosed with dementia and is stepping away from public life, he announced in a statement.
CBS News
Former Republican Sen. Jon Kyl of Arizona says he has dementia, withdraws from public life (opens CBS News)
Published Dec 30, 2025
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Former Republican U.S. Sen. Jon Kyl of Arizona announced his withdrawal from public life following a dementia diagnosis.
Fox News
Former GOP Sen Jon Kyl announces dementia diagnosis, steps away from public life (opens Fox News)
Published Dec 30, 2025
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Former Republican Senator Jon Kyl announces withdrawal from public life after dementia diagnosis at age 83, ending nearly three decades in Congress.
NBC News
Former Sen. Jon Kyl of Arizona announces dementia diagnosis, plans to step back from public life (opens NBC News)
Published Dec 30, 2025
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Former Sen. Jon Kyl of Arizona announced Tuesday that he would step back from public life after he was diagnosed with dementia."I was blessed to represent the people of Arizona in Congress and to have numerous other opportunities to contribute to the political and civic life of our nation and state,…
KYMA Yuma
Former Arizona Sen. Jon Kyl diagnosed with dementia (opens KYMA Yuma)
Published Dec 30, 2025
KYMA Yuma's feed description
Former Sen. Jon Kyl (R-Ariz.) says he plans to step back from public life after being diagnosed with dementia. His office made the announcement Tuesday.
MyNorthwest
Former Republican Sen. Jon Kyl of Arizona announces dementia diagnosis (opens MyNorthwest)
Published Dec 30, 2025
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PHOENIX (AP) — Former Republican U.S. Sen. Jon Kyl of Arizona on Tuesday announced his withdrawal from public life following a dementia diagnosis.
UPI
Former Sen. John Kyl of Arizona announces dementia diagnosis (opens UPI)
Published Dec 30, 2025
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Former Sen. John Kyl, R-Ariz., announced Tuesday that he has been diagnosed with dementia and will step away from public life.
Roll Call
Former Sen. Jon Kyl withdraws from public life amid dementia diagnosis (opens Roll Call)
Published Dec 30, 2025
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Former Arizona Sen. Jon Kyl has been diagnosed with dementia at the age of 83 and will withdraw from public life, he announced Tuesday.