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'A gentle giant:' Virginians remember Del. Ronnie Campbell after cancer battle ends

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Rockbridge County, VA, December 14, 2022 | Robert Locklear, Hayden Robertson

ROCKBRIDGE COUNTY, Va. (WSET) — Delegate Ronnie Campbell, who represented the 24th district of Virginia, is dead at 68 after his "hard-fought battle with cancer."

On Tuesday morning, a statement was released to the public sharing that Campbell had died.

"We are heartbroken to announce the passing of Delegate Ronnie Campbell, after a hard fought battle with cancer. Delegate Campbell was a husband, father, grandfather, and friend. From his time in the Virginia State Police to his time in the House of Delegates, Ronnie served with honor and relentlessly fought for the best interests of others. While he is no longer with us, he will live on in the hearts and minds of everyone touched by him.
The family asks for privacy at this time. Arrangements will be made over the next few days."

The news has been met with sorrow from Virginia lawmakers across the state, who offered their sympathies for the family while remembering Campbell's legacy.

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