According to a New York Post report, Mia Love, the first Republican black woman elected to Congress, has died, her family announced Sunday night.
Love was just 49 years old.
“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 today,” Love’s family wrote in a statement on X.
Love 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 today. She was in her home surrounded by family. In the midst of a celebration of her life and an avalanche of happy… pic.twitter.com/YzhAuH1l9x
— Mia Love (@MiaBLove) March 24, 2025
From The New York Post:
Love, who represented Utah’s 4th Congressional District from 2015 to 2019, died at her home in Saratoga Springs, about 30 miles outside Salt Lake City.
The former congresswoman had been battling brain cancer and recently underwent immunotherapy as part of a clinical trial at Duke University’s brain tumor center before her death.
Love’s daughter said earlier this month that her mother’s cancer was no longer responding to treatment.
“In the midst of a celebration of her life and an avalanche of happy memories, Mia quietly slipped the bands of mortality and, as her words and vision always did, soared heavenward,” her family wrote.
“We are thankful for the many good wishes, prayers and condolences. We are taking some time as a family and will provide information about funeral services and a public celebration of her life in the days to come.”
Love leaves behind a husband, Jason, and three children, Alessa, Abigale and Peyton.
Utah Gov. Spencer Cox called Love a “true friend” who was a “trailblazer and visionary leader.”
“Mia inspired countless Utahns through her courage, grace, and unwavering belief in the American dream,” Cox posted on X. “Her legacy leaves a lasting, positive impact on our state. We will miss her deeply.”
Abby and I are heartbroken by the passing of our dear friend Mia Love. A true trailblazer and visionary leader, Mia inspired countless Utahns through her courage, grace, and unwavering belief in the American dream. Her legacy leaves a lasting, positive impact on our state. We… pic.twitter.com/sZ5WDikodI
— Governor Cox (@GovCox) March 24, 2025
“Heavy heart with the passing of my friend and colleague, Mia Love. Her energy, enthusiasm and wit made her a stand-out member of Congress,” former Massachusetts Gov. and former Sen. Mitt Romney (R-Utah) posted on X.
“Her faith and fortitude made her a model for me and for countless others. We will dearly miss you, Mia.”
Heavy heart with the passing of my friend and colleague, Mia Love. Her energy, enthusiasm and wit made her a stand-out member of Congress. Her faith and fortitude made her a model for me and for countless others. We will dearly miss you, Mia.
— Mitt Romney (@MittRomney) March 24, 2025
More over at The New York Post:
Former Utah Rep. Mia Love, the first Black Republican woman elected to the US House, has died https://t.co/thg2iBh9p5 pic.twitter.com/Uyt4JHMStQ
— New York Post (@nypost) March 24, 2025
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