Rep. Harold “Jack” Peterman (R) has died.

According to the Governor’s office, Representative Jack Peterman has died. He was retiring from office this year, not running for reelection after having missed much of the last two years of the session due to illness. He had been diagnosed with prostate cancer earlier this year. Our best wishes and deepest sympathies extend to his family, friends and colleagues.

We will have more information as the story develops.

[Update]: Governor Markell issued the following statement after learning today of the passing of Representative Harold “Jack” Peterman:

“Jack was a fixture in the Milford community who was proud to represent his hometown in the General Assembly, where he continued the service he started over many years of civic engagement,” said Markell. “I know his colleagues and friends admired the courage and determination with which he battled recent health challenges and I was saddened to learn of his passing today. “My thoughts and prayers are with his family during this difficult time.”