John Glenn passes away at The James Cancer Hospital (UPDATE)

UPDATE: 3:30 p.m.

John Glenn, pioneer of flight and space exploration, as well as former US Senator, passed away Thursday at after suffering from several health complications in recent years - FULL STORY

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Former U.S. Sen. and astronaut John Glenn has been hospitalized for several days in Columbus.

According to a spokesperson with the John Glenn College of Public Affairs, Glenn has been at The James Cancer Hospital for a little more than a week.

The spokesperson did not elaborate on Glenn’s prognosis or why he is currently in the hospital.

Glenn, who is 95 years old, was the first American to orbit the earth. He later became a U.S. Senator for Ohio.