Former Waterloo Liberal MP Andrew Telegdi has died at the age of 70.

He also served as a City of Waterloo and Regional Councillor from 1985-1993.

Telegdi was an MP from 1993 to 2008. The riding was originally Waterloo, but later switched to Kitchener-Waterloo. It is currently held by Liberal Bardish Chagger.

“The Hon. Andrew Telegdi worked hard for Canada & Waterloo in his long career as an MP. My sincere condolences to his family on his passing.” said Prime Minister Justin Trudeau in a tweet.

Ken Seiling tells 570 News Telegdi was a great advocate for community safety and crime prevention, which led to the creation of the Waterloo Region Crime Prevention Council.

No funeral arrangements have been announced yet.

Statement from the Honorable Bardish Chagger on the Passing of the Honorable Andrew Telegdi.

“The Honorable Andrew Telegdi was a proud and dedicated leader of our community and it was with great sadness I learned of his passing.

Andrew came to Canada in 1957 from Hungary as a refugee and proved to be larger than any challenge as he chose to contribute to making Canada an even better place. He often said, “my Canada is an inclusive Canada” because he knew we must involve every Canadian in the decisions we make at all levels of government and throughout everything we do. As we celebrate the 35th anniversary of our Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms this year, we will remember him in all that we do. For Andrew, the Charter enshrined all that Canada has to offer and more. As the Member of Parliament for Kitchener – Waterloo, Andrew demonstrated what it means to represent the voices of our community. As the Parliamentary Secretary to the Prime Minister, he showed his dedication to public service and devoted his life to democracy. Andrew earned the respect of his colleagues in Ottawa on all sides of the House and across the nation by being an outspoken and passionate advocate for what he believed in. I am proud to call Andrew a friend and mentor and I along with the community will miss ?him and his advice as much as we will all miss his contributions.” Hon. Bardish Chagger P.C., M.P Member of Parliament for the Riding of Waterloo

Saddened to hear of the passing of Andrew Telegdi, former MP for #KitWat. My condolences to his family & friends. https://t.co/I1rIT0fnd4 — Catherine Fife (@CFifeKW) January 23, 2017

Andrew Telegdi was an early champion of our tech industry. He was a true BlackBerry Ambassador, promoting it wherever he went. #RIP — Dave Jaworsky (@DaveJaworsky) January 23, 2017

On behalf of @CityKitchener, saddened by news that frmr KW MP, Andrew Telegdi passed away. Thoughts & prayers with family & friends! #RIP pic.twitter.com/6pETbWldtL — Berry Vrbanovic (@berryonline) January 23, 2017

On behalf @WRPSToday saddened to learn of passing of former MP Andrew Telegdi. True champion of addressing social issues. Thoughts w/family. pic.twitter.com/oAdXNOpyy6 — Bryan M. Larkin (@Chief_BLarkin) January 23, 2017