Former Democratic state lawmaker Carl Duckworth dies after battle with cancer

SALT LAKE CITY — Former state lawmaker Carl Duckworth died Tuesday after a long fight with cancer. He was 63.

A Democrat from Magna, Duckworth served in the Utah House for 10 years, choosing not to seek re-election in 2008 to focus on battling a rare form of bone cancer. His wife, Rep. Sue Duckworth, D-Magna, has held the seat since being elected in 2008.

"Carl enjoyed his work in the House and is grateful for the experiences and the lifetime of friendships made there," Sue Duckworth said in a statement.

Sue Duckworth said her husband loved his family, including four children and eight grandchildren, and the gospel.

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