FARMVILLE, N.C. — North Carolina Congressman Walter Jones is currently in hospice, as confirmed by his wife.
Jones, the Republican U.S. Representative of North Carolina's third congressional district, has been serving since 1995.
On January 26, Jones' wife confirmed that he's in hospice, though she did not confirm if he is in hospice inside their home or if he's in a hospital.
He has been battling an undisclosed illness since the fall. His leave of absence has kept him from casting votes in the U.S. House since September.
Jones also recently broke his hip and underwent surgery. He is 75-years-old, and has served in Congress for 24 years.
He lives in Farmville, North Carolina with his wife.