Carol Leavell Barr, the wife of U.S. Rep. Andy Barr, died Tuesday night at the family’s home in Lexington, according to Barr’s staff.

“Congressman Andy Barr’s wife Carol passed away suddenly tonight at the family home in Lexington,” Barr’s Chief of Staff Mary Rosado said in a statement.

“During this tragic time, we respectfully ask for privacy for Congressman Barr and his family to grieve Mrs. Barr being called home to heaven. Congressman Barr may release a more detailed statement at a later date, but right now is solely focused on being a father to his two beautiful daughters.”

No further information was provided.

Carol Leavell Barr previously served as the executive director for the Henry Clay Center for Statesmanship in Lexington and married her husband in 2008. She was 39.

Elected officials and politicians across both parties took to Twitter to express their condolences for the Kentucky Congressman and his family Tuesday night.

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U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell, of Kentucky, said in a statement Tuesday night that he and his wife are “stunned and heartbroken at the news of Carol’s passing.”

“Her warmth filled whatever room she entered and her contributions made Kentucky a better place for all of us,” McConnell said. “And to Eleanor and Mary Clay, Carol was a wonderful role model and source of constant love. We send our sincere condolences to Andy, their family and his staff at this terribly painful time.”

Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear wrote in a tweet that “Britainy and I are heartbroken for U.S. Rep. Andy Barr and his family tonight at the sad news of the unexpected passing of the congressman’s wife, Carol. We are praying for the Barr family.”

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Attorney General Daniel Cameron wrote in a tweet that he was “heartbroken to learn of Carol Barr’s passing.”

“Carol was a wonderful mother and wife, and she was beloved by all who knew her,” Cameron said. “She will be deeply missed. My heartfelt prayers are with Andy, their children, and their entire family as they mourn this unspeakable loss.”

Democratic Senate candidate Amy McGrath, who lost in a challenge to Barr in 2018, for Kentucky’s Sixth Congressional District, wrote in a tweet that “heart goes out to Andy and his two daughters over the tragic loss of Carol.”

“They are in our prayers. While we were political competitors, we are Kentuckians first,” McGrath wrote. “I hope they feel the love of many and we wish him great strength during this very trying time.”

U.S. Rep. James Comer, who represents Kentucky’s First Congressional District, wrote in a tweet that his family’s “prayers go out to Andy and his beautiful daughters during this unimaginable time.”

Another Kentucky Congressman, U.S. Rep. Brett Guthrie, wrote in a tweet that “Carol was a devoted mother to their two daughters and a lifelong Kentuckian.”

Republican Party of Kentucky Chairman Marc Brown said in a statement Tuesday that “our hearts go out to the Barr family at this tragic news.”

“While there are no words that can heal the pain of losing a loved one, we pray together God will comfort Rep. Barr, their daughters, and the entire family through this very difficult time,” Brown said.

Louisville Mayor Greg Fischer wrote in a tweet that “I am deeply saddened to hear of the passing of Carol Barr. Our prayers are with Rep. Andy Barr, and their daughters Eleanor and Mary Clay.”

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Britainy and I are heartbroken for U.S. Rep. Andy Barr and his family tonight at the sad news of the unexpected passing of the congressman’s wife, Carol. We are praying for the Barr family. ^ AB

— Governor Andy Beshear (@GovAndyBeshear) June 17, 2020

Heartbroken to learn of Carol Barr’s passing. Carol was a wonderful mother and wife, and she was beloved by all who knew her. She will be deeply missed. My heartfelt prayers are with Andy, their children, and their entire family as they mourn this unspeakable loss.

— Attorney General Daniel Cameron (@kyoag) June 17, 2020

My heart goes out to Andy and his two daughters over the tragic loss of Carol. They are in our prayers. While we were political competitors, we are Kentuckians first. I hope they feel the love of many and we wish him great strength during this very trying time.

— Amy McGrath (@AmyMcGrathKY) June 17, 2020

TJ and I are devastated to learn of the passing of my friend and colleague @RepAndyBarr’s wife Carol. Our prayers go out to Andy and his beautiful daughters during this unimaginable time.

— James Comer (@JamesComer) June 17, 2020

Carol was a devoted mother to their two daughters and a lifelong Kentuckian. Please join Beth and me in praying for the Barr family as they mourn this devastating loss.

— Rep. Brett Guthrie (@RepGuthrie) June 17, 2020

I am deeply saddened to hear of the passing of Carol Barr. Our prayers are with Rep. Andy Barr, and their daughters Eleanor and Mary Clay.

— Mayor Greg Fischer (@louisvillemayor) June 17, 2020

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