March 24, 2024 Story by: Publisher
Mia Love, the daughter of Haitian immigrants who rose to become a City Council member, mayor, and the first Black Republican woman elected to Congress, passed away peacefully on Sunday after a courageous three-year battle with brain cancer. She was surrounded by her family at her home in Saratoga Springs, as confirmed in a statement.
Love represented the state of Utah in the House of Representatives, where she made a significant impact. Earlier this month, her daughter Abigale shared that Love had stopped responding to treatment for her illness.
In tribute to Love, Utah Governor Spencer Cox remarked, “A true trailblazer and visionary leader, Mia inspired countless Utahns through her courage, grace, and unwavering belief in the American dream. Her legacy will leave a lasting, positive impact on our state. We will miss her deeply.”
Mia Love’s political journey began in 2003 when she won a seat on the Saratoga Springs City Council, later becoming mayor at the age of 34. In 2014, she made history by being elected to the U.S. House of Representatives, serving two terms as the first Black Republican woman in that role.
During the 2016 presidential campaign, Love was critical of Donald Trump, endorsing his Republican rival, Texas Senator Ted Cruz, who eventually withdrew from the race. She also called for Trump to publicly apologize for derogatory comments he made about Haiti in 2018.
In 2022, Love was diagnosed with glioblastoma, an aggressive form of brain cancer, and was given a prognosis of just 10 to 15 months to live, a timeline she bravely surpassed.
Her passing comes nearly two weeks after she penned an opinion piece for the Deseret News, expressing her gratitude and sharing her heartfelt wishes for the America she cherished.
Source: The Salt Lake Tribune
