State Sen. Larry Selders has died

BATON ROUGE, La. (WAFB) – Louisiana State Senator Larry Selders has died. 

Selders, 44, is believed to have suffered a possible heart attack while at an event Tuesday evening. 

Selders, a Baton Rouge Democrat, was hospitalized in May due to a heart condition, according to a statement his office issued at the time. 

“He is receiving care from his medical team and is surrounded by his loved ones,” the statement said. “He will be temporarily unavailable as he focuses on his treatment and recovery.”

Selders, a former state representative, was elected to the State Senate last year.

He filled the seat that U.S. Rep. Cleo Fields vacated to run for Congress.

Governor Jeff Landry reacted to news of Selders’ death in a post on social media.

“Sharon and I are deeply saddened to hear of the passing of State Senator Larry Selders,” the governor said. “He was a gentle giant who was respected by all! We will hold him and his family in our prayers.”

Selders is survived by his wife and two sons.

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