Virginia Democratic Rep Gerry Connolly dead at 75

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Gerry Connolly dies at 75 after battle with esophageal cancer

Democratic U.S. Rep. Gerry Connolly of Virginia died on Wednesday, according to a statement from his family. The 75-year-old lawmaker, who served in Congress since 2009, announced last month that he will not seek reelection and would step down from his role as the top Democrat on the powerful U.S. House Oversight Committee because his esophageal cancer had returned. “We were fortunate to share Gerry with Northern Virginia for nearly 40 years bec…

Virginia Congressman Gerry Connolly Dies at 75 After Battle with Cancer

FAIRFAX, VA — Gerry Connolly, the longtime Democratic congressman representing Virginia’s 11th District, passed away on May 21, 2025, at the age of 75, following a battle with esophageal cancer. He died peacefully at his home in Mantua, Virginia, surrounded by his family. Virginia Congressman Gerry Connolly Dies at 75 After Battle with Cancer Connolly had served in the U.S. House of Representatives since 2009, representing a district encompassin…

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Rep. Connolly dies after battle with cancer

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Democrat Rep. Gerry Connolly Dies at 75 - News Addicts

Rep. Gerry Connolly (D-VA) died this morning, his family announced in a press release. He was 75 years old. His family released the following statement announcing his passing: 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 […] The post Democrat Rep. Gerry Connolly Dies at 75 appeared first on News Addicts.