TYLER, Texas — The Tyler Morning Telegraph has learned community leader Ruben Gutierrez died Friday around 9:45 p.m.
His family told reporter Cory McCoy he was fighting for his life after complications from Legionnaires’ disease and had been in and out of the hospital. They confirmed late Friday he passed away.
The family said they believe he contracted the disease at East Texas State Fair more than a month and a half ago.
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