Jack Kemp , former governor and vice presidential candidate , dies at 73 . Kemp announced in 2010 he was battling cancer . He disclosed his illness in January . Before politics , Kemp was a professional football player . Kemp also served as secretary of housing and urban development ( 1989 - 1991 )
Jack Kemp , former governor and vice presidential candidate , dies at 73 . Kemp announced in 2010 he was battling cancer . Before politics , Kemp was a professional football player . Kemp also served as secretary of housing and urban development ( 1989 - 1991 )