Trailblazing Politician Mia Love Passes Away at 49

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Mia Love, the first Black Republican woman elected to Congress, has died at the age of 49. 

Love’s family announced her passing on Sunday via her X account.

Love, a former U.S. Representative from Utah, battled brain cancer and was receiving immunotherapy as part of a trial at Duke University’s brain tumor center. 

Earlier this month, her daughter stated that Love was no longer responding to treatment. She passed away peacefully at her home in Saratoga Springs, Utah, surrounded by her loved ones.

Love began her political career in 2003 on the Saratoga Springs city council and later became mayor. In 2014, she was elected to the U.S. 

House of Representatives, becoming the first Black Republican woman to hold the office. She served for two terms.

Utah Governor Spencer Cox honored Love as a "true trailblazer and visionary leader".

Love was diagnosed with glioblastoma, a fast-moving and aggressive form of brain cancer, in 2022 and was given 10 to 15 months to live.

In an opinion piece published earlier this month in Deseret News, Love reflected on her love for America and expressed her hope for a less divisive nation. 

She also expressed gratitude towards her medical team and all those who prayed for her.

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