The former United States attorney who was found dead over the weekend had suffered from a “longstanding medical issue,” Fox News has learned.

Jessica D. Aber, aged 43, was found deceased at a home in Alexandria, Virginia, last Saturday. While authorities did not disclose the specifics of her passing, a friend of the family informed Fox News that she had been battling a chronic medical condition.

“Police believe the death was the result of a longstanding medical issue,” the source said.

The Alexandria Police Department (APD) wrote on Saturday that it had received a call about an “unresponsive woman” at around 9:18 a.m. that morning.

Jessica D. Aber, 43, was found dead on Mar. 22. (U.S. Department of Justice Archives)

In a statement, the attorney expressed her appreciation to Senators Mark Warner and Tim Kaine, as well as President Biden, for entrusting her with the responsibility of leading the office. She also commended Attorney General Garland for his unwavering guidance. She expressed pride in the collaborative efforts with various law enforcement agencies to uphold the law and foster trust within the community.

In a statement posted on X Saturday, U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi expressed her condolences over Aber’s death.

Bondi, lamenting the passing of Jessica Aber, the former U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of Virginia, described the event as a profound tragedy. She extended sympathy and prayers to the bereaved family and friends during this challenging period.

U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of Virginia Jessica Aber speaks during a press conference at the U.S. Department of Justice on December 6, 2023 in Washington, DC.  (Samuel Corum/Getty Images)

Authorities are actively investigating Aber’s death.