Joe the Plumber died, age 49 (2008 election)

He asked a question about candidate Obama’s economic plan. There was concern small businesses like a plumbing shop would pay extra taxes.

Joe was a media sensation for awhile. The Republicans tried to use him.

Cancer killed him at 49.

There’s an existing thread on the topic, in Politics & Elections:

Ok, I didn’t realize events from 2008 would fit in that category.

As pointed out, Pre-existing thread is here:

Thank you @kenobi_65