Former Wyoming Sen. Mike Enzi died on Monday at the age of 77 after being hospitalized for injuries sustained in a bike accident.
Enzi, who opted to retire rather than seek reelection in 2020, “passed away peacefully … surrounded by his family,” according to a message from his Twitter account.
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“His family expresses their deep appreciation for all of the prayers, support and concern,” a follow-up added. “They now ask for privacy and continued prayers during this difficult time. The family is planning to hold a celebration of a life well-lived, with details to be shared later.”
Earlier on Monday, his Twitter account shared a statement that he had been “life flighted” to UCHealth Medical Center of the Rockies in Colorado after he “sustained serious injuries while riding a bicycle near his home.” They said he was taken to the hospital on Friday evening.
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Enzi, a Republican, spent four terms in the Senate prior to his retirement. He was the chairman of the Budget Committee at the time he left the upper chamber.
Prior to joining the Hill, he served as mayor of Gillette, Wyoming, and spent time in both the state chamber’s House and Senate.
