SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (AP) - Steven McGovern, the son of former South Dakota senator George McGovern, has died. He was 60.
A family statement released Saturday by Miller Funeral Home of Sioux Falls said Steven McGovern died Friday after a lengthy illness.
The statement said McGovern died on his birthday in hospice care.
His sister, Ann McGovern, said in the statement, "Steve had a long struggle with alcoholism. We will all miss him deeply, but are grateful that he is now at peace."
Funeral arrangements are pending.
AP-WF-07-28-12 2328GMT
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