Philip Bradbourn, a Tory MEP for the West Midlands, has died aged 63, the Conservative Party has announced.
Born and raised in the Black Country, he had served in the European Parliament since 1999.
He was diagnosed with bowel cancer shortly after being re-elected as an MEP in May.
Prime Minister David Cameron praised Mr Bradbourn, saying: "Philip's dedication to public service was truly admirable; he was a well-respected and effective MEP.
"In a political career which spanned over four decades he showed great passion in serving both the party and his constituents. My thoughts are with Philip's family at this sad time."
Ashley Fox, leader of the Conservative MEPs, described Mr Bradbourn as a "one-off".
"Philip Bradbourn was a much-loved character who could always be relied on for a robust intervention and a succinct summary of a political point," Mr Fox said.
"His no-nonsense approach to politics made him a powerful voice for the West Midlands as well as a resolute defender of the British taxpayers' interests in Brussels and Strasbourg."
In 1994, Mr Bradbourn was awarded an OBE in the Queen's Birthday Honours List for his services to politics after a career in local government.
According to Grant Shapps, Conservative Party Chairman, Mr Bradbourn was a dedicated member of the Tories since he was a teenager, and will be "sorely missed".
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