John Conyers, considered the longest-serving Congressional African-American in the history of Congress, has breathed his last at the age of 90.
Born on 16 May 1929, he died at his home in Detoit, according to a confirmation by a family spokesperson, Holy Baird.
In his heydays, Mr Coyers curved a fierce reputation for himself as a strong advocate of liberal causes and was a founding member of the Congressional Black Caucus.
He was forced to offer his resignation after being buffeted by accusations from two women who claimed that he sexually assaulted them.
Through his lawyers, Coyers strongly rejected the accusations but Paul Ryan, a Republican leader, and Nancy Pelosi, a Democratic leader, said they found the accusations compelling leaving Coyers with little choice but to exit the political stage.
"I vehemently deny any and all allegations of harassment or dishonor," Conyers was to said at the height of the devastating accusations, "but I recognize that in this present environment, due process will not be afforded to me. I was taught by a great woman, my mother, to honor women, " he added.
Given his long stint in Congress, colleagues called him "dean of the House of Representatives".
Blemishes on his character notwithstanding, political leaders conveyed their condolences.
"His impact on our state, whether by spearheading reforms in criminal justice and voting rights in Congress or through his lifetime of civil rights activism, will not be forgotten, " Michigan State governor Gretchen Whitmer said.