Rep. Thomas Massie (R-KY) announced the death of his wife, Rhonda Massie, who passed away on Thursday. The couple had been married for over 35 years and shared four children. Rhonda was noted for her academic achievements, including being valedictorian of her high school and earning a Mechanical Engineering degree from MIT. The family had recently visited Mt. Rainier with their grandson. Tributes and condolences poured in from colleagues and members of the Republican Party. The cause of her death has not been disclosed.