The Government says it is deeply saddened at the news of the passing of Congressman Gerry Connolly. 

Mr Connolly dedicated his life to public service with a career that spanned nearly 40 years and was one of Gibraltar’s staunchest supporters in the United States. 

The Deputy Chief Minister, Dr Joseph Garcia, who leads on the Government’s diplomatic relations with the United States, said: ‘I had the pleasure of meeting Mr Connolly on a number of occasions both in Washington and Gibraltar. He was a skilled diplomat who cared deeply about democracy and made public service his life’s work. The thoughts of the Government and People of Gibraltar are with Mr Connolly’s family, friends and colleagues at this difficult time.’