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Democratic U.S. Rep. Raúl Grijalva of Arizona died Thursday from complications from cancer treatments. The 77-year-old championed environmental protection during his 12 terms in Congress.

Paul J, Babbitt Jr. previously served as the mayor of Flagstaff and a member of the city council as well as a Coconino County supervisor. He died Thursday at age 83 after a battle with cancer.

Renowned Southwestern artist Ed Mell has died at the age of 81 after a long illness. The Phoenix-based painter and sculptor was known for his works inspired by the landscape and culture of the Colorado Plateau and Sonoran Desert.

Indigenous activist, musician and artist Klee Benally has died. The announcement of his death on Sunday was made on social media by members of his family.

Former Navajo Nation Council Delegate Dean Paul, Sr. died on Dec. 2 from complications of pulmonary fibrosis. He was 87.