Mia Love, the first Black Republican woman elected to Congress, passed away Sunday at age 49. She battled with brain cancer for three years. She died at home surrounded by family, according to a post on her social media accounts.
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
Spencer Cox, the 18th Governor of Utah, expressed his grief, calling Love a true friend and praising her inspiring legacy of service.
We are heartbroken at this news. From the time we were mayors together I could always count on Mia as a true friend. Her legacy of service inspired all who knew her. We pray for her family and mourn with them. https://t.co/59ZhLi3sAn
— Spencer Cox (@SpencerJCox) March 24, 2025
