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

Members of Congress paused their battle over President Donald Trump's massive tax bill to hold a moment of silence in Connolly's honor.

Rep. Gerry Connolly, 75, died after a battle with esophageal cancer and was remembered by his family for his advocacy, democracy defense, and service in Congress.