Michigan officials react to former state Attorney General Frank Kelley's passing Free Press staff, Detroit Free Press Word of former Michigan Attorney General Frank Kelley's death late Friday at age 96 drew an outpouring of remembrances Saturday from current and former Michigan officials. Here is what they said: U.S. Sen. Debbie Stabenow, D-Mich.: “I am deeply saddened to hear of my friend Frank Kelley’s passing. Frank made history as the nation’s longest-serving attorney general. Those who have followed have been measured by the high bar he set for public service and consumer protection. It was an honor and a pleasure to serve with Frank in state government. And I am thinking of his family today as we mourn the loss of a true legend.”