Maryland county executive dies after months-long 'courageous battle'
Wicomico County executive Bob Culver died Sunday morning, his family said.
SALISBURY, Md. - A county executive on Maryland's Eastern Shore died Sunday morning after a months-long "courageous battle," his family says.
Wicomico County Executive Bob Culver passed peacefully in his sleep surrounded by family, according to a statement.
"Well known for his spirit and tenacity, he had fought a courageous battle for several months," the statement reads.
The family said more information would be revealed soon.
Culver was raised on a family farm in Salisbury and was elected County Executive in 2014.
He began his career in real estate sales before owning a construction and real estate development business that built four subdivisions totaling 150 homes in the area.
He most recently owned a restaurant before running for office.
Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan said Culver was battling liver cancer while sharing his condolences: