Veteran Florida state legislator Joe Casello died at the age of 73 on July 18, after suffering a massive heart attack earlier in the month.

Joe Casello, a Democratic state representative from Boynton Beach, died Friday following a heart attack. He died surrounded by his family and girlfriend, Florida House Democratic Caucus said on X late Friday night. He was 73.

Florida State Rep. Joe Casello died at 73 after a heart attack, prompting tributes to his varied career and personable nature; a special election will be called for his seat.