Chris Murphy, South Carolina Rep, Passes Away | Savannah News

Former South Carolina Rep. Chris Murphy, a dedicated public servant who represented Dorchester County for over a decade, passed away at home Wednesday evening. Known for his resilience after a dramatic medical emergency in 2022 that sidelined him during a House committee meeting, Murphy’s legacy includes a storied career spanning county council and state legislature, where he served as chairman and championed community progress. Though he had announced his retirement in 2025, colleagues like Rep. Nancy Mace remember him as a force for good — and the cause of his death remains under investigation. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/b000314557220b47