He continued to drink and smoke, against doctor's orders. He had cut down some, just before he collapsed.
And then Tuesday he lost his bid for re-election, running third, and shortly after the polls closed he fell to the floor as he was preparing to come down to his election headquarters.
They didn't get to him in time to save him, although they were able to get his heart beating again.
And now, at age 60 Frank Melton is dead.
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