NC state Representative Kelly Alexander Jr. passes away

A North Carolina lawmaker is dead.

State Rep. Kelly Alexander has died unexpectedly at the age of 75.

His family noted that his death came "as a shock."

The cause of his death has not been confirmed at this time.

Alexander's family confirmed the heart-breaking news in a post on the lawmaker's Facebook page.

"It is with deep regret that the Alexander family shares the passing of our brother, brother-in-law, friend, and community leader, North Carolina Representative Kelly Alexander Jr., who left us this morning," the post began.

"Kelly’s unwavering commitment to his city, district, state, and this nation has been both profound and heartfelt throughout the years," the statement from the family said.

The family continued with a testament to the kind of man Alexander was.

"Kelly’s unwavering commitment to his city, district, state, and this nation has been both profound and heartfelt throughout the years. This loss has come as a shock to us, and we kindly ask the public for privacy as we process this and plan to celebrate his life in the coming days. We will share more details in the near future. We are truly grateful for the outpouring of love, support, and condolences we have already received from family, friends, and the community," the post continued.

Alexander's family is not the only ones grieving his loss.

Since the announcement of his death has made news, countless condolences have poured in.

"Today I lost a friend & mentor, Rep. Kelly Alexander, Jr. As a civil rights icon and a tireless advocate for justice, his legacy resonates deeply within our community. Kelly was more than just a lawmaker — he was a beacon of hope, and a relentless fighter for equality," said Malcolm Graham, a Charlotte council member on X, the platform formerly known as Twitter.

Regardless of whether you shared the same values as Alexander, you have to admire someone who dedicated so much of their time to trying to make a lasting positive impact on this earth.

May Kelly Alexander rest in peace and those grieving his absence be comforted during this difficult time.

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