Congressman Elijah Cummings passed away at the age of 68 Thursday morning due to health issues, according to his staff. As Chairman of the House Committee on Oversight and Reform, Rep. Cummings garnered great respect from lawmakers on both sides of the political aisle. “He worked until his last breath because he believed our democracy was the highest and best expression of our collective humanity… I loved him deeply and will miss him dearly,” his wife, Maya Rockeymoore Cummings, said in a statement.

My warmest condolences to the family and many friends of Congressman Elijah Cummings. I got to see first hand the strength, passion and wisdom of this highly respected political leader. His work and voice on so many fronts will be very hard, if not impossible, to replace! — Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) October 17, 2019

President Trump honored Cummings’ legacy on Twitter Thursday. “My warmest condolences to the family and friends of Congressman Elijah Cummings. I got to see first hand the strength, passion and wisdom of this highly respected political leader.” said Pres. Trump, “His world and voice on so many fronts will be very hard, if not impossible, to replace.”

Speaker Pelosi has ordered the flags at the U.S. Capitol to be flown at half-staff due to the passing of Chairman Elijah Cummings. — Drew Hammill (@Drew_Hammill) October 17, 2019

A spokesperson for House Speaker Nancy Pelosi said that flags would be at half-staff to honor the late Chairman’s legacy. The White House is doing the same.

Ranking Member @Jim_Jordan’s Statement on the Passing of Chairman Elijah Cummings. pic.twitter.com/YgEXA5UgIB — Oversight Committee Republicans (@GOPoversight) October 17, 2019

Ranking Member of the House Oversight Committee Jim Jordan released a statement offering tribute to the late Chairman. “We are deeply saddened by the passing of Elijah Cummings, a man of great consequence and significance on the Oversight Committee for the last twenty years,” Rep. Jordan said in a statement.