John Glenn, a former Navy jet fighter, astronaut, and United Senator from Ohio passed away at 95-years-old, Joe Hallett of dispatch.com first reported Thursday afternoon.
According to the report, the legendary aviator died in the Wexner Medical Center, comfortably surrounded by friends and family. The senator's health had declined recently.
Ohio State president Michael Drake issued the following statement:
“The Ohio State University community deeply mourns the loss of John Glenn, Ohio’s consummate public servant and a true American hero. He leaves an undiminished legacy as one of the great people of our time.