Barney Frank, Liberal Icon Who Called Out Left On Deathbed, Dies At 86
Barney Frank, a prominent Democratic congressman and co-author of the Dodd-Frank Act, passed away at the age of 86 due to congestive heart failure. In his final days, he expressed concerns about the leftward shift of his party and the implications for its future. Frank was also known for being the first openly gay member of Congress and advocated for a more nuanced approach to social issues within the party.
- ▪Barney Frank served as a Democratic Representative for 16 terms, first elected in 1980.
- ▪He was a co-author of the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act.
- ▪In his last public appearances, Frank criticized the Democratic Party for moving too far left.
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Politics Barney Frank, Liberal Icon Who Called Out Left On Deathbed, Dies At 86 Photo by Paul Morigi/Getty Images for PFLAG Anthony Iafrate Associate Editor May 20, 2026 10:08 AM ET May 20, 2026 10:08 AM ET Anthony Iafrate Associate Editor Font Size: const observer = new MutationObserver((mutations) => { const adDivToHide = document.querySelector("#dailycaller_incontent_1"); if (adDivToHide && dc_noads_page) { adDivToHide.classList.add("hide-premium", "hide-free"); observer.disconnect(); console.log("Ad div found and hidden"); } }); observer.observe(document.body, { childList: true, subtree: true }); Former 16-term Democratic Massachusetts Rep. Barney Frank died of congestive heart failure Tuesday at the age of 86.
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