Rep. Bill Pascrell Jr., 12-term New Jersey Democrat, dies at 87, his family says

PATERSON, N.J. - Longtime New Jersey Rep. Bill Pascrell, Jr. has died. 

His family announced his death on social media. 

"As our United States Representative, Bill fought to his last breath to return to the job he cherished and to the people he loved. Bill lived his entire life in Paterson and had an unwavering love for the city her grew up in and served. He is now at peace after a lifetime devoted to our great nation America," they wrote.