Joseph Wurzelbacher dies at 40 Joseph Wurzelbacher obituary and cause of death

Samuel Joseph Wurzelbacher, better known as “Plumber Joe” in the 2008 US presidential election, died at the age of 49 after battling pancreatic cancer.

Wurzelbacher came forward by asking then-candidate Barack Obama about tax policy during a campaign visit to Ohio during the 2008 election. His clear question about how Obama’s plan would affect small business owners caught the attention of many voters and shed light on Obama’s tax policies.

Wurzelbacher Dies On August 27 After A Months-Long Battle With Cancer

According to the testimony of his close friends, Wurzelbacher passed away on August 27, 2023, at the age of 49. He had been battling stage 3 pancreatic cancer since the beginning of this year.

The cancer diagnosis came after Wurzelbacher experienced severe stomach pains around Christmas and went to the emergency room. Doctors discovered a large tumor in his pancreas, which was later confirmed to be cancerous.

Wurzelbacher underwent chemotherapy but was plagued with extreme fatigue and weakness that made it difficult for him to work. He lost 70 kilos as he paid the price of the disease during his battle with cancer.