Mia Love, First Black GOP Congresswoman, Dies at 49 Years Old [WATCH]

Former U.S. Representative Mia Love, a Republican from Utah and the first Black Republican woman elected to Congress, died Sunday at the age of 49, her family confirmed in a public statement.

BREAKING: Former U.S. Rep. Mia Love of Utah, first Black Republican female elected to Congress, has died at age 49 following battle with cancer

R.I.P. pic.twitter.com/tP5EgaJAf0

— Breaking911 (@Breaking911) March 24, 2025

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Love, the daughter of Haitian immigrants, “passed away peacefully” while at home and surrounded by her family, according to the announcement posted by her loved ones on X.

“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,” her family wrote.

“She was in her home surrounded by family.”

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The statement continued, “In the midst of a celebration of her life and an avalanche of happy memories, Mia quietly slipped the bands of mortality and, as her words and vision always did, soared heavenward. We are thankful for the many good wishes, prayers and condolences. We are taking some time as a family and will provide information about funeral services and a public celebration of her life in the days to come.”

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

Earlier this month, Love’s daughter disclosed that the former congresswoman had been undergoing treatment for brain cancer but that the cancer had stopped responding to therapy.

Love made history in 2014 when she was elected to represent Utah’s 4th Congressional District, becoming the first Black Republican woman to serve in the U.S. House of Representatives.

She served two terms in Congress, from 2015 to 2019.

She lost her reelection bid in 2018 to Democrat Ben McAdams by a narrow margin.

During her time in Congress, Love served on the House Financial Services Committee and focused on issues related to fiscal responsibility, government accountability, and conservative values.

Prior to her time in Washington, Love served as the mayor of Saratoga Springs, Utah.

Her election was seen as a historic moment for both Utah and the Republican Party.

Throughout her political career, Love emphasized personal responsibility, limited government, and opportunity, often citing her family’s immigrant background and her own experience as a working mother.

Love was also a frequent speaker at conservative events and Republican National Conventions.

After leaving office, she became a political commentator and contributor for CNN, offering insights on national policy and conservative politics.

Her death has prompted an outpouring of condolences from political leaders and colleagues across the political spectrum, many of whom praised her trailblazing role in Congress and her dedication to public service.

Further details about funeral arrangements and a public memorial service are expected to be released by her family in the coming days.

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