Rep. Thomas Massie (R-KY) broke his silence on the recent passing of his wife Rhonda's unexpected and shocking death. 

According to WLWT, the Kentucky Republican uploaded a post to his social media account in which he addressed his constituents for their support and also attempted to dismiss a number of "conspiracy theories" regarding the cause of her death.

It was his first post since June 28, in which he made the saddening announcement that his wife had passed away.

The two were "high school sweethearts" and were married for 35 years according to his post.

What did he say?

The Kentucky congressman held nothing back in addressing the conspiracy theories, many of which were related to the pandemic.

"It’s been two weeks since my lovely Rhonda passed and I am still devastated, but the four wonderful children she brought into this world and nurtured so perfectly have surrounded me with love and comfort. Over 1,000 friends and family attended her services and/or sent flowers and other tributes to her memory. I want to thank them and those of you who have prayed for us and who have honored Rhonda in other ways," Massie began his long post.

He added, "Our family has cried hard and we have laughed at happy memories of her. With the help of others who have experienced similar losses, I have accepted I can get through this but I will never get over this. I don’t ever want to lose her memory."

"Although I first reacted with indignation to internet conspiracy theories about her death, I’ve since been amused because I know Rhonda would have laughed, and if I were on the outside I might have similar concerns.

"Without violating her privacy, I can dismiss some of those theories by disclosing: she did not take the COVID shots (we were both seropositive by the time they became available), our house is very secure, family was in the house the night she passed, and an autopsy has been conducted (we do not yet have results)."

He went on to credit his late wife for making him the man and success he is today.

Social media reacts

Many chose to respond to Massie's message on social media.

"Praying for you as you return to your very important work. God bless you and your whole family," Charlie Kirk wrote.

AMAC wrote, "We are all praying for you Rep. Massie!"

"Rhonda will always be with you Thomas. You’ll see her every day in the eyes of your chidren. Stay strong and know that America is praying for you," another X user wrote.