Rep. Mary Peltola's husband dies after plane crash in Alaska

Washington — The husband of Democratic Rep. Mary Peltola of Alaska has died after a plane crash in her home state, her office announced Wednesday.

Eugene Peltola Jr. died Wednesday morning, her chief of staff shared in a statement. No other details about the nature of the crash were immediately available.

"We are devastated to share that Mary's husband, Eugene Peltola Jr. — 'Buzzy' to all of us who knew and loved him — passed away earlier this morning following a plane accident in Alaska," Peltola's chief of staff Anton McParland wrote. "He was one of those people that was obnoxiously good at everything. He had a delightful sense of humor that lightened the darkest moments. He was definitely the cook in the family. And family was most important to him. He was completely devoted to his aprents, kids, siblings, extended family, and friends — and simply adored Mary."