St. Bernard State Representative passes away at 52, family says

NEW ORLEANS (WVUE) - The Bayham and Baumy family announced the passing of State Representative Michael “Mike” Bayham on Thursday (Nov. 12).

Bayham was 52 at the time of his passing. His family thanked the medical staff, family and friends who prayed for him over the last few days, giving special thanks to the people of St. Bernard Parish.

Funeral arrangements will be announced at a later date, the family said.

The office of Mike Bayham released a statement Wednesday (Nov. 11) saying Bayham was “gravely ill and facing a serious health challenge.”

“Throughout his life, Representative Bayham has devoted himself to the people of St. Bernard Parish and the state of Louisiana. Today, we ask the community he loves so dearly to surround him with that same spirit of compassion,” representatives said.

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