Rep. Thomas Massie announces passing of his wife Rhonda

Rep. Thomas Massie of Kentucky on Friday announced the passing of his wife, Rhonda. 

“Yesterday my high school sweetheart, the love of my life for over 35 years, the loving mother of our 4 children, the smartest kindest woman I ever knew, my beautiful and wise queen forever, Rhonda went to Heaven,” the Republican wrote on X. “Thank you for your prayers for our family in this difficult time.”

Then House Speaker John Boehner, R-Ohio, left, conducts a ceremonial swearing-in ceremony with Rep.-elect Thomas Massie, R-Ky., as his wife Rhonda, looks on, in the Capitol in November 2012. (Tom Williams/CQ Roll Call/Getty Images)

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