Former U.S. Sen. Paul Sarbanes (D-Md.) “passed away peacefully” Sunday night in Baltimore, his son, U.S. Rep. John Sarbanes (D-Md.) announced.

“Our family is grateful to know that we have the support of Marylanders who meant so much to him and whom he was honored to serve,” the younger Sarbanes said of his father.

Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan in a statement recognized Sarbanes’ dedication to the people of Maryland.

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