Jason Cantrell, husband to New Orleans Mayor LaToya Cantrell, died after having a heart attack, his father told the Times-Picayune | New Orleans Advocate.
Former New Orleans Magistrate Judge Harry Cantrell revealed the cause of death in a brief interview.
Jason Cantrell was an attorney who worked in the public defender's office and city attorney's office in New Orleans.
He had transitioned to private practice by the time his wife was on the New Orleans City Council.
Funeral arrangements have not been announced.


