Former United States Representative Mia Love, the trailblazing politician who became the first Black Republican woman elected to Congress, has passed away at the age of 49. Her family announced her death on Sunday, March 23, 2025, following a battle with brain cancer.
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- Cause of Death: Love had been undergoing treatment for an aggressive form of brain cancer, including immunotherapy at Duke University’s brain tumor center. Her family confirmed that she passed away peacefully at her home in Saratoga Springs, Utah, surrounded by loved ones.
- Political Legacy: Love represented Utah’s 4th Congressional District from 2015 to 2019. She was a daughter of Haitian immigrants and a trailblazer in the Republican Party, defying stereotypes and breaking barriers in a predominantly white state.
- Tributes: Utah Governor Spencer Cox described Love as a “true friend” and praised her legacy of service, which inspired many. Her family expressed gratitude for the outpouring of condolences and support.
Mia Love’s passing marks the end of a remarkable journey that reshaped perceptions of race and politics in America.
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