Article: Morris Udall, congressman for 30 years, dead at 76

JOSEPH SCHUMAN Associated Press Writer
AP Online
12-14-1998
WASHINGTON (AP) _ Mark Udall went to his father's hospital bedside three weeks ago to tell the retired 30-year congressman known for his wit and devotion to the environment that he too would soon be serving in Congress.

Former Rep. Morris K. Udall, D-Ariz., ``couldn't speak and was semi-comatose,'' said his son, elected from Colorado last month, the same day his cousin, Tom Udall, won a House seat in New Mexico. ``But I think he really did know about the elections. He showed a lot more interest.''

``Mo'' Udall, who died here Saturday at 76 after a long struggle with Parkinson's disease, had always shown his passionate ...

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