The first Canadian astronaut to fly into space has died at the age of 76.

Marc Garneau, who made three flights on NASA's space shuttle missions, died on Wednesday (June 4), after what his family described as a short illness.

"We are deeply grateful to Marc Garneau for his extraordinary public service, visionary leadership and enduring contributions to Canada and the world," said Lisa Campbell, president of the Canadian Space Agency, in a statement." Beyond his remarkable achievements, Marc was an exceptional human being: thoughtful, principled and deeply committed to serving others. His integrity and generosity of spirit touched everyone who had the privilege to work with him."

"His legacy will continue to inspire us as we advance the role of space in improving life on Earth," said Camp

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