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RIVERSIDE – Just days after resigning his post on the Riverside County Board of Supervisors due to health issues, Roy Wilson has died, board officials confirmed.

On Friday, Wilson resigned his post on the board citing treatment for an undisclosed illness.

Just yesterday, the board of supervisors said that they wanted the governor to appoint state Senator John Benoit to takeover for Wilson.

He asked the governor to choose Senator Benoit to take his job. Supervisors are hoping the governor will make a decision in the next 30 days.

Roy Wilson has been county supervisor since 1994.

In a statement released Wednesday night, local Congresswoman Mary Bono Mack said:

“Today our community has lost a respected leader, selfless public servant and dear friend. My thoughts and prayers are with Roy Wilson’s family, especially his beloved wife, Aurora, and all those who loved him. I was privileged to call Roy my friend, and I will miss him greatly. He gave so much of himself to the community and causes he championed, and did so without thought of his own benefit or recognition. Roy Wilson exemplifies all that is good in public service, and our entire community owes him a great debt of gratitude. His legacy will continue in the hearts of those he helped and in the many achievements he accomplished on behalf of our region.”