{"id":2437333,"date":"2025-05-21T09:16:01","date_gmt":"2025-05-21T13:16:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/virginia-rep-gerry-connolly-dies-at-75\/"},"modified":"2025-05-21T09:17:08","modified_gmt":"2025-05-21T13:17:08","slug":"virginia-rep-gerry-connolly-dies-at-75","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/virginia-rep-gerry-connolly-dies-at-75\/","title":{"rendered":"Virginia Rep. Gerry Connolly dies at 75"},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"float:left\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">14<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Fvirginia-rep-gerry-connolly-dies-at-75%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=2437333&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><p>Rep. Gerry Connolly, a Democratic representative from Virginia, passed away at the age of 75, as confirmed by his family in a heartfelt statement. They expressed their sadness over the loss of a <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3YuVZYV\" >devoted family member<\/a> and public servant, stating that Connolly died peacefully at home surrounded by loved ones. His family emphasized the joy and passion he found in serving Northern Virginia for nearly 40 years, highlighting his dedication to his constituents and the community.Connolly had recently stepped down from his role as the top Democrat on the House Oversight Committee after announcing he would not <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/rep-fred-keller-will-not-seek-reelection-after-pennsylvania-approves-democrat-redistricting-map\/\" title=\".... Fred Keller Will Not ... After Pennsylvania Approves Democrat Redistricting Map\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wisconsin-dem-senate-candidate-announces-support-for-medicare-for-all\/\" title=\"Wisconsin Dem Senate Candidate Announces Support for Medicare for All\">seek reelection<\/a> due<\/a> to recurring cancer. His death marks the loss of a prominent figure, with fellow legislators and political leaders expressing their condolences and sharing memories of his service and commitment to public integrity. Connolly&#8217;s impact on the community will be remembered as his legacy endures.  <\/p>\n<p class=\"readmore\">\n    <button onclick=\"showReadMore()\" id=\"readmorebtn\">Read more&#8230;<\/button>\n<\/p>\n<hr id=\"line\">\n<span id=\"more\"><\/p>\n<p><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><\/p>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><span class=\"tdb-mobile-menu-button\"><i class=\"tdb-mobile-menu-icon td-icon-mobile\"><\/i><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><span class=\"tdb-header-search-button-mob dropdown-toggle\" data-toggle=\"dropdown\"><i class=\"tdb-mobile-search-icon td-icon-search\"><\/i><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><span class=\"tdb-mobile-menu-button\"><i class=\"tdb-mobile-menu-icon td-icon-mobile\"><\/i><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\">\n<div class=\"tdb-drop-down-search\" aria-labelledby=\"td-header-search-button\">\n<div class=\"tdb-drop-down-search-inner\">\n<form method=\"get\" class=\"tdb-search-form\" action=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/\"><\/form>\n<div class=\"tdb-aj-search\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/#\" role=\"button\" aria-label=\"Search\" class=\"tdb-head-search-btn dropdown-toggle\" data-toggle=\"dropdown\"><i class=\"tdb-search-icon td-icon-search\"><\/i><\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\">\n<h1 class=\"tdb-title-text\">Virginia Rep. Gerry Connolly dies at 75<\/h1>\n<div><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-title-line\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\">\n<div id=\"Brid_2126943\" class=\"tpd-featured-video bridtv\"><\/div>\n<p>Rep. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/house-democrats\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"Gerry Connolly\">Gerry Connolly<\/a> (D-VA) died at the age of 75 Wednesday, his family announced in a statement.<\/p>\n<p>&ldquo;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,&rdquo; Connolly&rsquo;s family said in a statement.<\/p>\n<div class=\"recommended-stories\">\n<h2>Recommended Stories<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/house\/3418137\/johnson-trump-final-language-big-beautiful-bill\/\">Johnson to call Trump about final language before &#8216;big, beautiful bill&#8217; heads to floor vote<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/house\/3417527\/republican-findings-biden-autopen-investigation\/\">What Republicans have found in their investigation of Biden&rsquo;s autopen so far<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/house\/3417937\/democrats-rally-behind-lamonica-mciver-felony-assault-charge\/\">Democrats rally behind LaMonica McIver, congresswoman charged with felony assault of ICE agents<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"article-paywall\">\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\">\n<p lang=\"zxx\" dir=\"ltr\"><a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/jpWKyDUzEN\">pic.twitter.com\/jpWKyDUzEN<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&mdash; Rep. Gerry Connolly (@GerryConnolly) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/GerryConnolly\/status\/1925166359983358136?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">May 21, 2025<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p> <script data-cfasync=\"false\" src=\"http:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/cdn-cgi\/scripts\/5c5dd728\/cloudflare-static\/email-decode.min.js\"><\/script><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script>    <\/p>\n<p>&ldquo;We were fortunate to share Gerry with Northern Virginia for nearly 40 years because that was his joy, his purpose, and his passion. His absence will leave a hole in our hearts, but we are proud that his life&rsquo;s work will endure for future generations,&rdquo; the statement continued. &ldquo;We thank you for your love of Gerry, and know he loved you all so much.&rdquo;<\/p>\n<p>Connolly <a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/house\/3393396\/gerry-connolly-will-not-seek-reelection-and-steps-down-as-top-democrat-on-oversight\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"stepped down\">stepped down<\/a> as top Democrat on the House Oversight Committee last month and announced he would not seek reelection in 2026 after a recurrence of&nbsp;cancer.<\/p>\n<p>&ldquo;After grueling treatments, we&rsquo;ve learned that the cancer, while initially beaten back, has now returned. I&rsquo;ll do everything possible to continue to represent you and thank you for your grace,&rdquo; Connolly said in an open letter to constituents in April.<\/p>\n<p>He had represented the northern Virginia congressional district outside Washington, D.C., since 2009. Prior to serving in Congress, he served on the Fairfax County Board of Supervisors. Connolly is the third House Democrat to die since the beginning of the 119th Congress in January.<\/p>\n<p>Lt. Gov. Winsome Earle-Sears (R-VA) expressed her grief over Connolly&rsquo;s death, saying in a statement she was &ldquo;saddened to hear of the passing of Congressman Connolly.&rdquo;<\/p>\n<p>&ldquo;I can only imagine the grief that his family is experiencing and will endure in the months to come. I hope that even as they grieve they will also soothe each other with a story of &ldquo;Remember the time when&hellip;&rdquo; and then they laugh through their tears. May God be with his family,&rdquo; Earle-Sears said.<\/p>\n<p>Various members of Congress also shared tributes to Connolly. Rep. Jim Jordan (R-OH), chairman of the House Judiciary Committee, called him a &ldquo;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/trump-tackles-nfl-rules-rather-than-politics-in-latest-podcast-appearance-washington-examiner\/\" title=\"Trump tackles NFL rules rather than politics in latest podcast appearance - Washington Examiner\">good man&#038;rdquo<\/a>; on WMAL radio&rsquo;s <em>O&rsquo;Connor and Company<\/em> and reminisced on when the two served on the House Oversight Committee. Connolly&rsquo;s predecessor as House Oversight Committee ranking member, Rep. Jamie Raskin (D-MD), said the passing of the Virginia Democrat is &ldquo;crushingly sad.&rdquo;<\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/house\/3417937\/democrats-rally-behind-lamonica-mciver-felony-assault-charge\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"DEMOCRATS RALLY BEHIND LAMONICA MCIVER, CONGRESSWOMAN CHARGED WITH FELONY ASSAULT OF ICE AGENTS\">DEMOCRATS RALLY BEHIND LAMONICA MCIVER, CONGRESSWOMAN CHARGED WITH FELONY ASSAULT OF ICE AGENTS<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>&ldquo;Crushingly sad to learn of the passing of Gerry Connolly, my friend, colleague and fierce champion of federal workers, public integrity and the people of Virginia (though he never surrendered his hearty south Boston accent). May his memory be a blessing to us all,&rdquo; Raskin said.<\/p>\n<p>During a House Rules Committee hearing Wednesday morning, Rep. Virginia Foxx (R-NC) temporarily halted the session to say a prayer for Connolly.<\/p>\n<p>Rep. Mike Turner (R-OH) said he was &ldquo;heartbroken&rdquo; by the death of his &ldquo;friend and colleague&rdquo; saying he served the public with &ldquo;unmatched dedication and purpose.&rdquo; He specifically recalled when him and Connolly served as part of the U.S. delegation for the NATO Parliamentary Assembly.<\/p>\n<div style=\"width: 100%; max-width: 640px; max-height: 360px; min-width: 320px; min-height: 180px; overflow: hidden;\">\n<div style=\"position: relative; width: 100%; padding-top: 56.25%;\"><iframe src=\"https:\/\/share.grabien.com\/share.php?id=2945812&amp;userid=11311&amp;loginid=9421&amp;playercolor=%23000000&amp;playersize=auto&amp;code=c72e25f8dbd650e8435f2fb4c616c513\" style=\"position: absolute; top: 0px; left: 0px; width: 100%; height: 100%; border: 0px;\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>&ldquo;His leadership as President of NATO-PA was marked by clarity and conviction, especially in the face of Russia&rsquo;s brutal invasion of Ukraine. Gerry was also a steadfast advocate in his pursuit of a Centre for Democratic Resilience at NATO headquarters, prioritizing the strength of democratic institutions across the alliance,&rdquo; Turner said in a statement.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p> <script>!function(){var g=window;g.googletag=g.googletag||{},g.googletag.cmd=g.googletag.cmd||[],g.googletag.cmd.push(function(){g.googletag.pubads().setTargeting(\"has-featured-video\",\"true\")})}();<\/script><script>var _bp=_bp||[];_bp.push({\"div\":\"Brid_2126943\",\"obj\":{\"id\":\"27789\",\"width\":\"1280\",\"height\":\"720\",\"stickyDirection\":\"below\",\"video\":\"2126943\"}});<\/script><script defer src=\"https:\/\/services.brid.tv\/player\/build\/brid.min.js\"><\/script><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<p><\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Virginia Rep. 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