Conservative Activist 'Joe The Plumber' Dies At 49 After Battle With Pancreatic Cancer

Samuel Joseph Wurzelbacher, known as "Joe the Plumber," gained fame questioning Barack Obama's tax policies during the 2008 presidential campaign.
He campaigned with John McCain and Sarah Palin but later criticized McCain and did not want him as the GOP nominee.
Wurzelbacher became a sought-after voice among conservatives, speaking at tea party rallies and gatherings.
He made an unsuccessful bid for Congress in 2012 and returned to working as a plumber after his political endeavors.
Wurzelbacher passed away at 49 after battling stage 3 pancreatic cancer.