John Dingell retired in 2015 as the longest-serving member of Congress, after nearly 60 years in the House. | Paul Sancya/AP Photo congress Ex-congressman John Dingell hospitalized after suffering heart attack

Former congressman John Dingell of Michigan appeared to have a heart attack Monday morning, according to his wife and successor in the House, Rep. Debbie Dingell.

The former lawmaker is "in good spirits, cracking jokes like always," Rep. Dingell, a Michigan Democrat, said in a short statement, announcing that her 92-year-old husband is being admitted to Henry Ford Hospital.


"Our sincere thanks to all the medical professionals and nurses at our sides," she said. "We’ll know more later."

John Dingell retired in 2015 as the longest-serving member of Congress, after nearly 60 years in the House.

Dingell, who succeeded his father in Congress in 1955, is one of the last World War II veterans who served in Congress before his retirement.

