In 1998, he wrote his book My story with the Taif Agreement in which he revealed secrets of the then-controversial agreement that is now acclaimed but died November 17, 1998, of cancer before the distribution of the book which was taken care of by his elder son. He was outlived by wife, Lily El Khazen, and three children: Samer (member of Parliament between 2009 and 2017 representing the Kataeb Party parliamentarian bloc), Myra and Rami. His son Samer decided to pursue the political work. References Lebanese Maronites 1930 births 1998 deaths Kataeb Party politicians Government ministers of Lebanon Members of the Parliament of Lebanon Candidates for President of Lebanon University of Salamanca alumni People from Batroun District