Democratic Rep. Gerry Connolly, of Virginia, has died at 75, according to a statement from his family on Wednesday.

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“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,” the statement said.

Last month, Connolly announced that he would not seek reelection and would soon step down from his leadership position on the powerful House Oversight Committee.

Connolly said at the time that his esophageal cancer — a diagnosis he shared in November — had returned.

Congressman Gerry Connolly (D-VA) questions witnesses during a House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform h

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