Former US representative who was the first ever Black woman elected to Congress as a Republican, Mia Love, died at the age of 49. Mia was actively battling an aggressive type of brain cancer. Her family took over X and announced her death on Sunday night. Mia was the one who represented Utah’s 4th Congressional District from 2015 to 2019. If you are someone who wants to know more about her death, this article is for you. It brings you everything you need to know about the first Black Republican Congresswoman, Mia Love’s death. The following article includes the statement from her family as well.
First Black Republican Congresswoman Mia Love Dies: Her Family’s Announcement
Mia’s family took over X to officially announce her death this Sunday. The post made an appearance on her official account. Her family wrote how with grateful hearts overflowing for the profound influence of Mia on their lives, she passed away peacefully. The Love family further informed that she was in her home with her family surrounding her. They added how, amid a celebration of her life and an avalanche of happy memories, she slipped into the bands of mortality and, as her words and vision always did, soared heavenward. The family also expressed their thankfulness for the good wishes, prayers, as well as condolences.
What Spencer Cox Said About Mia Love Death?
Spencer Cox, who is the current Utah governor, also wrote a special post dedicated to her on the occasion of her passing. Spencer called Mia a visionary leader as well as a true trailblazer. He wrote in his post that Abby and he are heartbroken by the passing of their dear friend Mia Love. Spencer also mentioned how she inspired countless Utahns through her grace, courage, and unwavering belief in the American dream. He also added how her legacy left a lasting, positive impact on the state. Spencer concluded his post by mentioning that Mia Love will be deeply missed.
What Mia Said About Her Illness In May?
Mia appeared in a special interview with CNN explaining her glioblastoma brain cancer, or GBM diagnosis in 2022. People who are diagnosed with GBM usually have just a year-and-a-half to two years of remaining life. Love mentioned in the interview with Jake Tapper on his show “The Lead with Jake Tapper” that she has started receiving immunotherapy every three weeks since August 2023. Her treatment was part of a clinical trial at The Preston Robert Tisch Brain Tumor Center at Duke University. She also discussed her hopeful outlook despite a prognosis of 10-15 months to live which she successfully surpassed. She also discussed how her Mormon faith helped her persevere.
Mia Love Political Career
Mia Love started her political career in 2003 after she won a seat in Saratoga Springs which is a growing community located 30 miles south of Salt Lake City. She then lost a bid against Jim Matheson in a district that covers a string of Salt Lake City suburbs. She ran again in two years and won. Mia declared how her win defied the suggestions that said a Black, Republican, Mormon woman couldn’t win a congressional seat in overwhelmingly white Utah. She faced reelection in 2016 and skipped the Republican National Convention. This was after a recording of Trump came out where he was making lewd comments about groping women. She endorsed Texas Sen but later dropped out. Love lost the elections while seeking the third term by fewer than 700 votes to Ben McAdams.
