The city of Torrance announced the death of former Mayor Dan Walker, saying he passed away Saturday, Dec. 6. He was 85.

Announcer said, "The city of Torrance celebrates the life and legacy of former Mayor Dan Walker," summarizing a video tribute that reviews Walker's decades in local government. Walker began his public service in 1975 as a planning commissioner and went on to serve more than 27 years on the city council, including a term as mayor from 2002 to 2006.

City materials credited Walker with helping to revitalize the Del Amo Fashion Center and the Torrance Town Center and with playing a role in the development of Discovery Park, described in the tribute as the city's first new park in about two decades. The announcement also credited Walker with bringing the West Coast's first universally accessible treehouse to Wilson Park and with supporting the George Nakano Theater and the Torrance Art Museum.

The tribute said Walker holds the distinct honor of having been elected more times and serving longer on the city council than anyone else in Torrance history. The video notes an archived interview with Walker is available on the city's YouTube channel, in which he reflects on his public service and offers advice for current and future leaders.

The city did not provide funeral or memorial service details in the announcement. Additional information about services or tributes was listed as not specified in the city's on-air message.