The Village of Moreland Hills announced that Mayor Daniel Fritz has suddenly died, according to a news release from the village.
"We were shocked and heartbroken to learn today of the sudden death of Mayor Daniel Fritz," the release said. "Dan cared deeply for Moreland Hills."
Fritz severed on the Village Council for 12 years before being elected as Mayor in 2019. Before his career in public office, he served the greater good as a firefighter and paramedic.
Council President Ethan Spencer will take place of Fritz as mayor, the release said.
"We are thinking most right now of the Fritz family," the release said.
The cause of his death is unknown.
This story will be updated as more information becomes available.
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