David Koch Passed Away!

Billionaire David Koch passed away.

The billionaire philanthropist and conservative activist David Koch has passed away. The family issued a personal statement on the passing.

"It is with a heavy heart that I announce the passing of my brother David," Charles Koch said in a statement on Friday. "Anyone who worked with David surely experienced his giant personality and passion for life."

Koch Industries which was headed by David and Charles Koch. David stepped down last year after announcing he was experience a mild illness. The Koch Industries is a Kansas based energy and chemical corporation.

Charles continues to be the CEO and chairman of the company.

The Koch brothers were vilified by progressives. As the far-white and conservative agitators vilified George Soros, the left often associated divisive politics with the Koch brothers.

Charles wrote that his brother was the "nicest guy" you've ever met. He and David's wife Julia wrote a statement announcing his passing.

The brothers are the 11th richest in the world in a ranking by Forbes.

David Koch is considered more libertarian-leaning than his brother. He often donated to Republican and Democratic candidates in campaigns.

David was a political candidate himself. He ran as the Libertarian Party's vice presidential candidate in 1980. He was the running mate of Ed Clark and the two won 1 percent of the vote.

Koch, a prostate cancer survivor, donated hundreds of millions of dollars to medical research. He was a huge supporter of the arts in New York City, notably by donating to the Lincoln Center and a $65 million donation to renovate the Metropolitan Museum of Art.

NBC News also acknowledged that David leaves behind his wife, Julia and three children.

"While we mourn the loss of our hero, we remember his iconic laughter, insatiable curiosity, and gentle heart. His stories of childhood adventures enlivened our family dinners; his endless knowledge rendered him our 'walking Google.' His sensitive heart had him shed a tear at the beauty of his daughter's ballet, and beem with pride when his son beat him at chest. We will miss the fifth link in our family," said Julia Koch in a statement on behalf of the family.

David and Julia Koch.

The Koch brothers were divided on how to deal with a billionaire they loathed. They actually hated Donald J. Trump. They thought he was not prepared for the task of being president.

They warned him that his brashness could cause global chaos.

The Koch Brothers were the founders of the special interest SuperPac Americans for Prosperity.

The SuperPac was responsible for pouring in millions to help Republicans retain control of the Congress in 2010, 2014 and 2016. The Republicans so far rely on the Koch brothers to help them succeed in winning elections.

Conservatives are dropping like flies.