Georgia House Speaker David Ralston Dies Aged 68

David Ralston and wife Jane Ralston attend the "Richard Jewell" screening at Rialto Center of the Arts in Atlanta, Georgia, on Dec.10, 2019. Derek White/Getty Images

Georgia House Speaker David Ralston has died at the age of 68.

According to a statement, the Republican state lawmaker died after an extended illness. Ralston was with his family, including his wife and his children, when he died.