Coverage dated May 20, 2025

Gerry Connolly, a Democratic congressman and fixture of Virginia politics, dies at 75

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U.S. Rep. Gerry Connolly has died at age 75. His family says he died at home Wednesday morning, surrounded by family members. He is best known as an outspoken Democrat who sought key reforms in the federal government while bringing transformational development to his populous Virginia district.

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  1. Fox5 Atlanta

    Virginia Rep. Gerry Connolly dies at 75 (opens Fox5 Atlanta)

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    Rep. Gerry Connolly, a longtime Virginia Democrat, has died, his family announced Wednesday. He was 75.

  2. WMUR

    Rep. Gerry Connolly of Virginia dies at 75 (opens WMUR)

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    Virginia Congressman Gerry Connolly died peacefully at his home, according to a statement from his family

  3. Fox News

    Virginia Democratic Rep Gerry Connolly dead at 75 (opens Fox News)

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    Rep. Gerry Connolly, known for his dedication to democracy and community service, dies after a fight with esophageal cancer, leaving a profound impact on Fairfax County.

  4. UPI

    Democratic U.S. Rep. Gerry Connolly dead at 75 (opens UPI)

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    The family of Rep. Gerry Connolly, D-Va. announced Wednesday that he has died.

  5. NBC News

    Rep. Gerry Connolly, top Democrat on the Oversight Committee, dies at 75 (opens NBC News)

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    Rep. Gerry Connolly of Virginia, the top Democrat on the House Oversight Committee known for his vocal advocacy of federal workers and his frequent clashes with Republicans during televised hearings, died Wednesday morning, his family said.

  6. The Guardian

    Democratic Virginia congressman Gerry Connolly dies aged 75 (opens The Guardian)

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    Connolly had served in Congress since 2009 and had announced in 2024 that he was battling esophageal cancer

  7. KOB 4

    Gerry Connolly, a Democratic congressman and fixture of Virginia politics, dies at 75 (opens KOB 4)

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    U.S. Rep. Gerry Connolly has died at age 75. His family says he died at home Wednesday morning, surrounded by family members. He is best known as an outspoken Democrat who sought key reforms in the federal government while bringing transformational development to his populous Virginia district.

  8. RedState

  9. Legal Insurrection

    Virginia Rep. Gerry Connolly Passes Away at 75 (opens Legal Insurrection)

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    Legal Insurrection's feed description

    Connolly had cancer of the esophagus.

  10. WHDH Boston

    Gerry Connolly, a Democratic congressman and fixture of Virginia politics, dies at 75 - Boston News, Weather, Sports (opens WHDH Boston)

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    RICHMOND, Va. (AP) — U.S. Rep. Gerald “Gerry” Connolly, an outspoken Democrat who sought key reforms in the federal government while bringing transformational development to

  11. FOX 5 DC

    Gerry Connolly Remembered: Lawmakers mourn Virginia Democrat’s passing after battle with cancer (opens FOX 5 DC)

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    Lawmakers in Virginia and across the nation are mourning the loss of longtime Rep. Gerry Connolly, who died Wednesday after a battle with cancer.

  12. Roll Call

    Virginia Rep. Gerald Connolly dies after cancer returns (opens Roll Call)

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    Democratic Rep. Gerald E. Connolly of Virginia has died following a fight with cancer, his family announced Wednesday morning. He was 75.

  13. New York Post

    Top Democratic rep, 75, dies after cancer battle (opens New York Post)

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    Virginia Rep. Gerry Connolly died Wednesday morning following a battle with esophageal cancer, his family announced.

  14. The Boston Globe

    Representative Gerry Connolly, a Virginia Democrat, has died, family says (opens The Boston Globe)

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    Representative Connolly was an outspoken Democrat who sought key reforms in the federal government while bringing transformational development to his populous Virginia district.

  15. Hot Air

  16. NBC New York

    Democratic Rep. Gerry Connolly of Virginia dies after battling cancer (opens NBC New York)

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

  17. Newsweek

    Rep. Gerry Connolly dies aged 75 (opens Newsweek)

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    The Virginia Democrat's death was announced by his family.

  18. CBS News

    Democratic Rep. Gerry Connolly dies at 75 (opens CBS News)

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    Rep. Gerry Connolly announced last month that his cancer had returned.

  19. BNO News

    Congressman Gerry Connolly, longtime representative of Northern Virginia, dies at 74 (opens BNO News)

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    U.S. Congressman Gerald E. “Gerry” Connolly, a Democrat who represented Northern Virginia in Congress for more than 15 years, has died at the age of 74, his family announced. “It is with immense sadness that we share that our devoted and loving father, husband, brother, friend, and public servant, C…

  20. Washingtonian

    Gerry Connolly Dies at 75 (opens Washingtonian)

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    The longtime congressman was previously the chair of Fairfax's Board of Supervisors.

  21. Salon

    Gerry Connolly, top Democrat on House Oversight Committee, dies of cancer at 75 (opens Salon)

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    The Virginia Democrat was diagnosed last year with esophageal cancer

  22. WTOP Washington DC

    Va. Rep. Gerry Connolly dead at 75 (opens WTOP Washington DC)

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    Gerry Connolly, who was first elected to Congress in 2008 and represented Virginia’s Congressional District 11, died Wednesday at 75.

  23. Government Executive

    Gerry Connolly remembered for his passion and bipartisanship (opens Government Executive)

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    The long-time representative from Northern Virginia has died at 75 following a battle with cancer. He is being remembered for his advocacy of federal wo...

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