Robert Mueller has died.

The former FBI director, who led the historic probe into alleged collusion between Donald Trump’s 2016 campaign and the Russian government, passed away on Friday night (March 20). He was 81-years-old.

“With deep sadness, we are sharing the news that Bob passed away last night,” his family shared in a statement on Saturday (March 21) with the Associated Press. “His family asks that their privacy be respected.”

Mueller‘s family announced last August that he was diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease in 2021.

Following news of Mueller‘s death, Trump, 79, released a shocking statement in reaction.

Keep reading to find out more…Taking to his Truth Social, Trump wrote, “Robert Mueller just died. Good, I’m glad he’s dead. He can no longer hurt innocent people! President DONALD J. TRUMP”

For years, Mueller was highly trusted on both sides of the aisle. He was selected as FBI director by President George W. Bush just days before the September 11, 2001 attack in New York City. He then transformed the nation’s law enforcement agency into a terrorism-fighting force. He was then asked to stay past his 10-year tenure by President Barack Obama.

He served in the role for 12 years, becoming the longest-serving FBI director.

Later, Mueller was special counsel in the Justice Department’s investigation into whether the Trump campaign illegally coordinated with Russia to sway the outcome of the 2016 Presidential Race.

Our thoughts are with Robert Mueller’s loved ones at this time. RIP.