Rep. Michael Burgess (R-TX) issued a statement on Monday that his eldest daughter, Christine Burgess, died over the weekend.

“It’s with heavy hearts we regret to share that congressman Burgess’ eldest daughter, Christine Burgess passed away in her sleep this past weekend,” a post from the representative’s X account read. “Congressman Burgess appreciates all of the thoughts & prayers & respectfully requests privacy for his family at this difficult time.”