Former Rep. Barney Frank Dies at Age 86, Family Says

The former Democratic congressman was credited with helping author one of the most significant finance bills, the Dodd-Frank Act.

Former Rep. Barney Frank in a July 22, 2010, file photo. Alex Brandon/AP Photo

Former Democratic Massachusetts congressman Barney Frank, who served in the U.S. House of Representatives for three decades, died on Tuesday night at the age of 86, family members and his former campaign said.

Frank died late on Tuesday, his former campaign manager, Jim Segel, and members of his family told media outlets on Wednesday.