In a brief statement, the Democratic senator says his brother died Saturday in New York at the age of 72.
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WASHINGTON (AP) - Sen. Kent Conrad of North Dakota says his older brother, Roan Conrad, has died.
In a brief statement, the Democratic senator says his brother died Saturday in New York at the age of 72.
Conrad says his brother fought a courageous battle with cancer.
In the statement, Conrad says: ``We are relieved that his pain has ended. He was a brilliant, brave and loving brother and family member. He will be missed.''
AP