Longtime Democrat David Scott, 80, suddenly died on Tuesday night after mounting concerns over his advanced age. 

Scott served as a representative from Georgia for 23 years and served as the top Democrat on the House Agriculture Committee before being replaced by Angie Craig.

He faced several primary challengers who cited concerns over his advanced age and wanted a new vision for the Democratic Party. 

He is the second sitting member of Congress to die this year. Republican Doug LaMalfa from California, 65, died during surgery in January.

Scott’s last vote came on Monday afternoon, when he voted for the Improving Care in Rural America Reauthorization Act just before 4:00 PM.

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Longtime Democrat David Scott, 80, suddenly died after mounting concerns over his advanced age