Love had been undergoing immunotherapy as part of a clinical trial at Duke University’s brain tumor center.
Mia Love, the daughter of Haitian immigrants who broke barriers as the first Black Republican woman elected to Congress, has died at age 49 following a battle with brain cancer.
Love passed away Sunday at her home in Saratoga Springs, Utah, her family confirmed in a statement shared on her official X account. „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 wrote. „We are thankful for the many good wishes, prayers and condolences.“
Utah Governor Spencer Cox paid tribute to Love, calling her a „true friend“ whose legacy of service inspired all who knew her.
Love was undergoing immunotherapy as part of a clinical trial at Duke University’s brain tumor center. Earlier this month, her daughter revealed the treatments were no longer effective.A True Believer in the American Dream
A self-described believer in the American dream, Love often spoke of her parents‘ arrival in the U.S. with just $10 in their pocket—and an unwavering belief that hard work could lead to success.
