One of the more colorful characters in Massachusetts political history has died.
Christy Mihos, who amassed a fortune as the owner of a chain of convenience stores, gained public prominence as an outspoken critic of the Big Dig, and twice ran unsuccessfully for governor, as an independent and a Republican has died.
Republican State Senator Don Humason said he was saddened to hear of Mihos’ death from cancer at age 67.
"He was a bundle of energy," said Humason. " I remember meeting with him years ago when I was a young state representative and he was considering a run for governor and he was all gung-ho to talk to all of us."
After leaving politics, Mihos’ personal life spiraled through allegations of domestic assault, a divorce, and a brief incarceration for failing to pay alimony.
