The first known person to develop Ebola in the United States has died.

CNBC reports Thomas Eric Duncan died in Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital on Wednesday.

“He fought courageously in this battle,” the hospital released in a statement. ”Our professionals, the doctors and nurses in the unit, as well as the entire Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Dallas community, are also grieving his passing. We have offered the family our support and condolences at this difficult time.”

Duncan is said to have contracted the virus in Liberia, where he returned from last month. Five days after he returned to the United States, he began developing symptoms and sought treatment. Duncan was sent home, but was brought back into the hospital two days later by ambulance and put in isolation. It wasn’t until Sept. 30 that Duncan was diagnosed with Ebola. He was given experimental treatment and remained in critical condition for several days.

Duncan’s family has been notified about his death.

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