Mia Love, Trailblazing Congresswoman, Dies at 49

Mia Love, the first Black Republican woman elected to Congress, has died at age 49 after a battle with glioblastoma brain cancer. Love, who served Utah’s 4th Congressional District from 2015 to 2019, passed away peacefully at her home surrounded by family. She was diagnosed with glioblastoma in 2022, and her condition recently ceased responding to treatment, prompting a focus on family time. Love was a trailblazer for her community, known for her courage and belief in the American Dream, earning respect from political peers and constituents alike. Utah Governor Spencer Cox and other officials paid tribute to her legacy of service and her inspirational role in politics. Her family plans to announce funeral services and a public celebration of her life soon.