Former U.S. Representative Mia Love Passes Away at 49 After Battle with Brain Cancer

 


Mia Love, the first Black Republican woman elected to the U.S. Congress, has died at the age of 49 following a battle with glioblastoma, a form of brain cancer. Her family announced that she passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by loved ones.The Salt Lake Tribune+5People.com+5The US Sun+5

Born to Haitian immigrants in Brooklyn, New York, Love's political career began in Utah, where she served as mayor of Saratoga Springs before representing Utah's 4th Congressional District from 2015 to 2019. During her tenure, she focused on banking regulation and immigration reform.Fox News+9New York Post+9AP News+9People.com

Diagnosed with glioblastoma in 2022, Love continued to share her vision for America's future, penning an emotional open letter expressing her hopes for unity and compassion in the nation.People.com+1The US Sun+1

Love is survived by her husband, Jason, and their three children. Her legacy as a trailblazer in American politics is remembered by colleagues and constituents alike.


Mia Love, First Black Republican Woman in Congress, Dies at 49

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