Rep. Doug LaMalfa, R-Calif., has died at the age of 65, House Majority Whip Tom Emmer stated on Tuesday.

"Jacquie and I are devastated about the sudden loss of our friend, Congressman Doug LaMalfa," Emmer posted, along with an image of him with LaMalfa and their wives. "Doug was a loving father and husband, and staunch advocate for his constituents and rural America. Our prayers are with Doug’s wife, Jill, and their children."

The cause of death has not been made public as of press time.

LaMalfa's death further narrows the GOP majority in the House, though his district is considered reliably Republican.

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