Aug 12, 2009 8:27 am US/Central
Schakowsky's Son-In-Law Dies While Snorkeling
Michael McLaughlin Dies On Family Trip To Mexico
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U.S. Rep. Jan Schakowsky (File)
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The son-in-law of U.S. Rep. Jan Schakowsky (D-Ill.) has died while snorkeling during a family outing in Mexico.
The Illinois Democrat, husband Robert Creamer, their nine children and grandchildren were all in Mexico when Michael McLaughlin died.
Schakowsky says McLaughlin's death "leaves a big hole" in family members' lives.
McLaughlin was snorkeling alone Sunday when a bystander on the beach saw that something was wrong. Family members tried unsuccessfully to rescue him.
McLaughlin was a 38-year-old New York filmmaker and editor. His wife, Lauren McLaughlin, is the daughter of Creamer and his former wife.
Schakowsky has served in the U.S. House since 1999.
She had been considering a run for the U.S. Senate seat now occupied by Roland Burris, but later changed her mind.
The Associated Press contributed to this report.
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