Rep. Gerry Connolly (D-VA) died at the age of 75 on Wednesday, his family announced in a statement.

“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 said in a statement.

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