Jim's NowPublic Postings: Biden's mother-in-law died

Senator Joe Biden was advised to cancel 2 campaign stops due to his mother-in-law's illness, and to remain close by because the end was near.

Jill Biden's mother crossed the bridge today according to late breaking news from CNN.com

details to follow

From CNN's Alexander Marquardt

WILMINGTON, Delaware (CNN) – Joe Biden's spokesman said the Delaware senator would be canceling campaign events Monday and Tuesday in the wake of his mother-in-law's death Sunday.

"Other details will follow, but we appreciate everyone's respect for the family's privacy during this difficult time," wrote Biden spokesman David Wade.

Bonnie Jacobs, Jill Biden's mother, had been sick for a long time and was living in a hospice.

Wade announced Saturday that Sunday and Monday's events were canceled after doctors told the family to stay close by. He said the family is now together at home in Wilmington.

The death comes the same day Biden's son Beau deploys with his National Guard unit to a mobilization station in Texas before a tour in Iraq.