A US Secret Service special agent who was part of the team that was protecting President Donald Trump in the UK last week has died after having a stroke, officials confirmed.
The agent, Nole Edward Remagen, had been receiving critical care since having a stroke on Sunday as the US president was visiting his Turnberry golf resort, near Glasgow. He died on Tuesday surrounded by his family.
"It is with great sadness and regret to report that the agent, a 19-year Secret Service veteran and dedicated professional of the highest order, passed early this morning on July 17, 2018, in Scotland," the service said in a statement.
On Wednesday, Trump and the first lady visited Joint Base Andrews to pay their respects, the White House said in a statement.
"Our hearts are filled with sadness over the loss of a beloved and devoted Special Agent, husband, and father," Trump said in a statement. "Our prayers are with Special Agent Remagen’s loved ones, including his wife and two young children. We grieve with them and with his Secret Service colleagues, who have lost a friend and a brother."
The president also tweeted in remembrance of the agent.
In Remembrance: Special Agent Nole E. Remagen. This week the U.S. Secret Service lost one of America’s finest. We ask for your thoughts and prayers for his family, friends and colleagues. Forever Worthy of Trust and Confidence. More: https://t.co/bv2V4XKZFs https://t.co/ykAVxsRaN7
The Secret Service thanked Scottish health care services, White House medical staff, and Police Scotland, "who provided exceptional care and support."
Trump visited Scotland at the end of a four-day visit to the UK, where he grabbed headlines for undermining and criticizing the UK prime minister in a newspaper interview, before denying that he had.
The Secret Service said more information would be released at a later time.