Riverside County supervisor John Benoit dies of pancreatic cancer

Riverside County mourns the death of fourth district supervisor John Benoit. Benoyt was a moderate republican. He died yesterday, in his home.

The former Corona police and CHP officer would have turned 65-years old Tuesday.

Benoit was diagnosed with advanced pancreatic cancer just before Thanksgiving.

Governor Jerry Brown will select a successor to finish the last two years of Benoit's term.

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