Former U.S. Rep. Mia Love of Utah, a daughter of Haitian immigrants who became the first Black Republican woman elected to Congress, died on Sunday.
Former U.S. Rep. Mia Love of Utah, a daughter of Haitian immigrants who became the first Black Republican woman elected to Congress, died Sunday.
She was 49.
Love’s family posted news of her death on Love’s X account.
She had undergone recent treatment for brain cancer and received immunotherapy as part of a clinical trial at Duke University’s brain tumor center. Her daughter said earlier this month that the former lawmaker was no longer responding to treatment.
Love died at her home in Saratoga Springs, Utah, according to a statement posted by the family.
“With grateful hearts filled to overflowing for the profound influence of Mia on our lives, we want you to know that she passed away peacefully”, her family said. “We are thankful for the many good wishes, prayers and condolences.”
Love’s former colleagues in the House and fellow politicians from Utah paid tribute to her on Sunday and Monday.
Utah Gov. Spencer Cox referred to Love as a “true friend.”
“Her legacy of service inspired all who knew her”, Cox said in a statement. “We pray for her family and mourn with them.”
“Heavy heart with the passing of my friend and colleague, Mia Love”, former Utah Sen. Mitt Romney posted on social media.
