Former astronaut and Liberal MP Marc Garneau has died at the age of 76.

His wife, Pam Garneau, shared the news of his passing in a statement on Wednesday, saying he passed away peacefully surrounded by his family.

“He faced his final days with the same strength, clarity, and grace that defined his life,” read the statement.

“We wish to express our heartfelt thanks for the outpouring of support, concern, and kind words received over the past few days. We are especially grateful to the medical team who provided such dedicated and compassionate care during his short illness. We kindly ask for privacy as we grieve this profound loss and take time to reflect and heal.”

Garneau was born in Quebec City and earned a bachelor of science degree in engineering physics at the Royal Military Colleg

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