Democratic Rep. Gerry Connolly of Virginia died Wednesday morning at his home, according to a statement from his family. He was 75.

Democratic Rep. Gerry Connolly of Virginia died Wednesday, his family announced. He was 75 years old. Connolly's death comes weeks after he announced that he would not seek reelection in 2026 and would be stepping back from his post as the top Democrat on the House Oversight Committee because his cancer had returned.

Democratic Rep. Gerald “Gerry” Connolly of Virginia died on Wednesday at the age of 75.His family said in a statement posted on his X account that Connolly died Wednesday morning in his home while surrounded by his loved ones.