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Rep. Sylvester Turner, former Houston mayor, dies at 70, weeks after taking office

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Democratic Rep. Sylvester Turner of Texas has died, multiple sources tell CBS News .

Turner won the seat in November after the death of his predecessor.

Turner also served as Houston 's mayor from 2016 to 2025 .

He appeared to have died suddenly; Turner attended President Trump 's inauguration.

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