Don Young, dean of the House, dies at 88

Congressman Don Young, the dean of the House, has died, his office confirmed Friday. He has served in the House for nearly half a century. 

Young died Friday while traveling home to Alaska, according to a statement shared on his Facebook page. 

"It's with heavy hearts and deep sadness that we announce Congressman Don Young (R-AK), the Dean of the House and revered champion for Alaska, passed away today while traveling home to Alaska to be with the state and people that he loved," the statement said. "His beloved wife Anne was by his side."