Gerry Connolly has died.

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Washington — Democratic Rep. Gerry Connolly of Virginia died Wednesday, his family announced. He was 75 years old.

Connolly's death comes weeks after he announced that he would not seek reelection in 2026 and would be stepping back from his post as the top Democrat on the House Oversight Committee because his cancer had returned.

"It is with immense sadness that we share that our devoted and loving father, husband, brother, friend, and public servant, Congressman Gerald E. Connolly, passed away peacefully at his home this morning surrounded by family," Connolly's family announced in a statement.

Connolly, a Democrat, has represented Virginia's 11th Congressional District, which covers parts of the region outside of Washington, D.C., since 2009. He announced in November that he had been diagnosed with esophageal cancer and would be undergoing chemotherapy and immunotherapy.

https://www.cbsnews.com/news/gerry-connolly-dead-age-75-virginia-democrat/

[True Dough]

1. A brief tribute from Jamie Raskin:

Rep. Jamie Raskin
@RepRaskin

Crushingly sad to learn of the passing of Gerry Connolly, my friend, colleague and fierce champion of federal workers, public integrity and the people of Virginia (though he never surrendered his hearty south Boston accent). May his memory be a blessing to us all.

[spooky3]

2. Such sad news. He was a very good rep and person. RIP Nt

[SocialDemocrat61]

3. May he rest in peace.

[dalton99a]

4. R.I.P.

[newdeal2]

5. RIP

[k_buddy762]

6. RIP

Godspeed and thank you for your service to this nation.

Let's get younger blood in office.

[onenote]

7. A good representative and a good neighbor to those of us he served for so many years.

[calimary]

8. Aw damn.

Sorry to lose him.

Damn.

[Liberal In Texas]

9. Aw nuts. RIP Congressman Connolly.