Miami Commissioner Manolo Reyes is hospitalized after decline in health, family says
Miami City Commissioner Manolo Reyes, who has faced health issues in recent years, including battling cancer, is currently hospitalized.
In a statement Monday night, Reyes’ family said: “In the last 24 hours the Commissioner’s health has declined and he is currently hospitalized. We ask for prayers and privacy at this time, and express our deepest appreciation for the medical professionals overseeing his care.”
The family did not provide further details.
Reyes, 80, is the commissioner overseeing Miami’s District 4. He was first elected in 2017 and has faced health issues during his tenure on the City Commission.
In September 2023, amid his reelection campaign, Reyes was diagnosed with leukemia. But by February 2024, Reyes announced that his cancer was in remission. In May, he celebrated his 80th birthday at City Hall, telling the crowd: “It’s like I was born again.”
That month, he announced that he planned to run for mayor of Miami in 2025, “God willing.” However, the commissioner has not filed for the race.
This story was originally published April 8, 2025 at 11:01 AM.
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