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James Bilbray, former Nevada Congressman, dies at 83

Posted at 5:39 PM, Sep 19, 2021
and last updated 2021-09-19 20:39:03-04

LAS VEGAS (KTNV) — Tributes are pouring in to honor former Nevada congressman Jim Bilbray.

Gov. Steve Sisolak said Nevada lost a giant who spent years in public service on Sunday.

Bilbray served four terms in Congress as a Democrat from 1987 to 1995.

It's wasn’t immediately clear how Bilbray died. He was 83 years old.