Elijah Cummings, head of the US House of Representatives Reform and Supervision Committee, died at the age of 68 due to health problems.

"Congressman Cummings died at John Hopkins Hospital at about 2:45 pm on October 17, 2019, due to complications related to long-term health problems," his office said in a Twitter statement yesterday, Further details will be published later.

Congressman Cummings strongly supports the impeachment investigation of President Donald Trump and has repeatedly argued with the US President recently. The Reform and Supervision Committee, headed by him, and the Intelligence Committee and Foreign Affairs Committee, are the three US House of Representatives agencies that are conducting an impeachment investigation against President Trump on charges of urging Ukraine to investigate. father and son of former US Vice President Joe Biden.

Cummings is also responsible for overseeing the investigation of many other issues, including how the Trump administration treats migrants at the border with Mexico. Despite much disagreement and controversy over the past time, Trump sent his condolences to Cummings family and friends.

"I have seen firsthand the power, enthusiasm and wisdom of this highly respected political leader. His work and his voice on many issues are extremely difficult to replace, if not impossible. ", the US President wrote on Twitter.

Cummings, a veteran from the city of Baltimore, is known for his frank and passionate statements. He is one of the most powerful Democrats in Congress and a key ally of US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi.

"Now he is with angels and is no longer in pain. No matter how difficult and chaotic things are, Cummings remains calm. I am deeply saddened by his departure. ", Ms. Pelosi addressed the US House of Representatives on October 17.

"He is a great person, strong when needed but still kind, kind, thoughtful and humble," Senate minority leader Chuck Schumer said.