Portune's left leg was amputated in 2018. After years of remission, his cancer returned and metastasized. Portune stated in September 2019 that he would not run for re-election in 2020, and announced the following month he would retire at the end of the year.
In 2018, Portune had his left leg amputated due to health issues. After a period of remission, his cancer returned and spread. In September 2019, Portune stated he would not run for re-election in 2020, and the following month he announced his retirement at year-end.