Former House Speaker Bob Garff (R-Utah) died following complications from the coronavirus.

Garff’s daughter and state Rep. Melissa Garff Ballard (R-Utah) took to Facebook on Sunday to announce his passing. In her post, she included a photo with her father.

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“My loving dad passed away peacefully today from COVID-19,” Melissa Garff Ballard wrote in the Facebook post. “He has lived a long and happy life, full of vigor and love for our state and our families.”

Bob Garff — whose family owns and operates an auto business — was Utah’s House Speaker from 1985 to 1987.

In the wake of Bob Garff’s death, the University of Utah also mourned the loss of the former House speaker.

Utah Coach, Kyle Whittingham, shared his reaction, noting Bob Garff’s “profound impact” on the university.

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“We are extremely saddened to hear of Bob Garff’s passing,” he wrote. “He had a profound impact on the University of Utah and cared deeply for our student-athletes. He will be greatly missed. Sending all my love to Kathi and the entire Garff family at this time.”

Utah lawmakers Sen. Mitt Romney (R-Utah) and Rep. Ben McAdams (R-Utah) also took to social media to share their reactions.

“With profound sadness, I have learned that my friend Bob Garff has passed away from COVID-19. It breaks my heart,” Romney tweeted.

McAdams offered a lengthy statement commemorating Bob Garff and his wife’s legacy.

“I am deeply saddened by the loss of Bob Garff. I was inspired then with his commitment to our community and to public service, a legacy he continued all his life. Julie and I send our deepest sympathies to the Garff family at this sad time.”

As of Monday afternoon, there were more than 148,000 coronavirus cases in the United States, including more than 700 cases in Utah.